Australia and New Zealand, in addition to being two of the most diverse and beautiful places on earth can also be a fun and educational travel experience for kids and adults alike, and we invite parents and travel agents to reconsider the lands Downunder as the perfect vacation for families. Here are 5 of our […]
Archive May 2014
Cute Aussie Animal Videos
These aren’t necessarily breaking news, but we’ve collected a couple short videos that are out there on Australia. Some are funny, some touching, all entertaining. We’ve seen this go around for years, but the first one never gets old. Every visitor to Australia wants to see a kangaroo. For the most part Kangaroo’s are harmless, […]
Unique Dining Experiences in Asia: Toilets, Tree-Houses, or Total Darkness.
Every Globetrotter knows that one of the most rewarding experiences when travelling is food, which is why travelling with an open mind towards food around the world is so essential to adventurous travellers. Asia perhaps more than anywhere else evokes images of mysterious and strange food, which is probably why our Asia team always end up talking […]
Hotel Spotlight: Likuliku Lagoon Resort, Fiji
Likuliku Lagoon Resort is a phenomenal couples-only hotel set in the beautiful string of Mamanuca Islands in Fiji, and is one of our favourite resorts in the entire South Pacific. The resort was the first in Fiji to offer the fabled ‘Over-water’ bungalows first seen in French Polynesia’s Bora Bora and Tahitian Islands, and it’s obvious […]
Exploring Australia
Australia is a big, sparse country that’s tough to see all in one trip. Christian Baines breaks down the best of the land down under for first-timers, or repeat visitors. Since moving to Canada, I’ve had more than one conversation about someone’s dream trip to Australia. Phrases like ‘Great Barrier Reef’ get tossed around in […]
Suggested Viewing: The Galapagos Affair – Satan came to Eden
Often referred to as the modern day Garden of Eden – at least by the Latin experts at Goway – this recently released film gives a totally new twist on the Galapagos Islands. In 1929 Friedrich Ritter and Dore Strauch left Germany for the Galapagos for a “new start” to their lives – long before […]
Animal Focus: The King Penguin
The regal King Penguin is the second largest penguin on Earth, a magnificent looking bird and a co-operative model for photographs! Only the Emperor Penguin is larger, with the King Penguin weighing up to 35 lbs (16kg). A hardy creature, the shorelines where King Penguins call home are harsh and unforgiving landscapes around Antarctica and the […]
Rwanda – Who says Adventure can’t be luxurious?
The perfect way to end a Safari to East Africa A few days gorilla trekking in Rwanda’s Volcano national park is the perfect high note to end your safari trip to East Africa. Add to that 2 nights indulging in luxury at Jack Hanna’s cottage followed by 2 nights to wind down and reflect on […]
Beyond the Big Five
First on the list for first-time travellers to Africa is often the “Big Five”. The Big Five are ofcourse 5 animals who were once regarded as the hardest prey for Big Game Hunters, and Safari operators still use the term today. They are the Rhinoceros, Lion, Leopard, and Cape Buffalo. So yes, they’re important, they are all […]
From Ginsberg to Game of Thrones, Exotic Morocco Still Inspires
This North African gem can be an easy escape. Perched on the north-west coast, separated from the rest of Africa by the vast Sahara Desert, Morocco is synonymous with the exotic. Beat writers including Ginsberg and Kerouac drew inspiration from its chaotic streets and souks. Countless film crews – most recently for Game of Thrones […]
