Pacific Travel Stories

May 11, 2018 • 5 min read

Sydney, Rio and Barcelona aside, the beach is not usually synonymous with the city. But with so many amazing cities sprung near water, it is surprisingly…

Apr 18, 2018 • 7 min read

Road-tripping is one of the most liberating ways to travel – it's just you, your vehicle and the open road. Having said that, because it's just you, your…

Apr 11, 2018 • 6 min read

Food is a fundamental element in the travel experience – eating a local dish can evoke ancient traditions stirred into age-old recipes or bring to light…

Apr 5, 2018 • 6 min read

Aboriginal art tells a story that began on remote rock walls and now encompasses an astonishing diversity of regional styles that can be seen in-situ or…

Mar 21, 2018 • 5 min read

Queensland's Gold Coast could be called the ultimate big kids' playground: reliable summery weather, world-famous beaches, and Australia’s best theme…

Mar 13, 2018 • 6 min read

Kids love water parks. Adults do too. But after another ride down yet another plastic tube you might find yourself longing for something a little more…

Feb 13, 2018 • 5 min read

Romance isn’t off limits once you have children – you just need to work harder to make it happen, and that goes for when you’re travelling too.

Feb 6, 2018 • 6 min read

The word ‘archipelago’ comes from the Greek ‘arkhi’ (chief) and ‘pegalos’ (sea). Originally, it was a name only for the Aegean Sea, that island-speckled…

Jan 17, 2018 • 7 min read

Mention travelling to surf enthusiasts and the same places are bound to come up in conversation. Spots such as Oahu in Hawaii, Byron Bay in Australia and…

Dec 19, 2017 • 6 min read

Cities abound with sights, tours and activities for travellers to enjoy. But not all of them deliver an authentic experience, affording a real insight…

Oct 24, 2017 • 4 min read

Whether you’re looking to splash cash or save on your stay, there are some extraordinary new places to lay your head in 2018. The only issue? The…

Oct 24, 2017 • 6 min read

Travel with your kids can broaden their understanding of other people and societies. Expand the whole family’s cultural horizons on these inspiring trips.

Oct 24, 2017 • 6 min read

Think you’ve seen it all? Refresh your bucket list with these incredible new openings and experiences coming in 2018.

Sep 28, 2017 • 8 min read

Every traveller has their own definition of culture. Whether it has something to do with social customs and rituals or is inscribed into the local art,…

Sep 20, 2017 • 5 min read

In some parts of the world January means hunkering down and hibernating to avoid the chill, but elsewhere hotter climes mean the cultural offerings are…

Sep 20, 2017 • 5 min read

With a new year looming, the question on many travellers’ lips is: where shall I go... and when? And what better way to kick off the year than with a…

Sep 14, 2017 • 5 min read

December travel opens the door for a plethora of perfectly timed adventures. Put your boots (and thighs) to the test on some of the planet’s wildest…

Jul 31, 2017 • 3 min read

For the most committed collectors of passport stamps, micronations – small territories that proclaim their independence from internationally recognised …

May 25, 2017 • 4 min read

The classics are the classics for a reason and this round-up of iconic wildlife encounters is no exception.

May 19, 2017 • 5 min read

This round-up of adventures is all about getting out into the wilds – go in search of walrus, whales and polar bears around Norway’s Arctic archipelago;…

Apr 25, 2017 • 6 min read

People have been leaving their creative mark on walls for thousands of years – the oldest known cave paintings date from more than 40,000 years ago. Today…

Apr 4, 2017 • 4 min read

Whether you’re bearing witness to a colossal procession of icebergs floating out to sea in Canada; staring at starry skies and dazzling sunrises in…