Watched over by the Tian Tan Buddha, Lantau Island is the perfect mix of tourism and tradition. Lantau Island is the first part of Hong Kong most visitors see, being home to Hong Kong International Airport, Hong Kong Disneyland, and the…
From beaches to boutique wineries, discover why the Gold Coast is Australia’s favourite family getaway. The Gold Coast is a strange entity among cities in Australia. At times, it can feel more like a fusion of Miami and Orlando than…
Don’t feel too bad if you don’t know where Australia’s Limestone Coast is. Many Australians don’t either! Stretching south of Adelaide, towards the Victorian border, this unassuming corner of Downunder sees many self-drive travellers on their way to or from…
It’s still one of New Zealand’s biggest cities and features the South Island’s busiest airport, but many travellers have skipped Christchurch in recent years, expecting to find only ruin after numerous, large earthquakes. This busy, one day (or leisurely two…
Thailand is an ideal country for anyone’s first visit to Asia. There are many flights to Bangkok, entry requirements are easy for most westerners, and tourist infrastructure is well developed in all popular regions of the country. Better still, most…
Hong Kong, Asia’s “World City”, is regularly rated as one of the top cities in the world – known for its cosmopolitan atmosphere, vibrant nightlife, and incredible shopping. As a result, travellers (especially those short on time) often feel overwhelmed…
There’s more to Kuala Lumpur than Asia’s most picturesque skyscrapers. My first picture of Kuala Lumpur’s iconic Petronas Towers nets a volley of questions on Facebook. “Looks amazing! Where are you?” “Did you go to the top?” “Did you see…
In the sports world, all eyes are on Rio de Janeiro right now. Not only did Brazil host the 2014 FIFA World Cup, the 2016 Olympic Games are set to land in this iconic city. No other South American city…
A country in a city in a garden? Make the most of your stopover with our essential guide to the many faces of Singapore. Celebrating its 50th anniversary in 2015, Singapore is a name that’s both familiar and strangely enigmatic.…
Japan is full of beautiful cities, each with their own parks, gardens, shrines, temples, and history. However, there is something quite special about Kyoto. This old, imperial capital feels like the Japan of our imaginations, condensed into one fascinating, mid-sized…
If natural beauty is luxury for the eyes, then New Zealand offers the ultimate in visual pampering. The North Island welcomes visitors with rolling green hills, pristine bays, and delicious wine regions. But it’s the South Island that really stands…
There are places on Earth whose names fall into myth. They become by-words for exotic travel, yet even experienced travellers often never set foot there. There are in some cases, good reasons for that. Take Timbuktu for example. Yes, it…
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