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Hong Kong Destination Guide
by Penny Watson Hong Kong, on the southern border of China, is above all else a city of contrasts. Its East-meets-West sensibilities, its capitalism amid great poverty and its rabid development versus tradition are part of its personality. Intriguingly, this moshpit of culture, economics and progression is what makes the city hum. In Central, wet […]
Rome Destination Guide
By Ute Junker Overview Nowhere else comes close to the glory of Rome. In a city that has played a central role in history for almost 2000 years, magnificent relics of the past demand attention at every turn. Round one corner and feel dwarfed by the towering might of the Colosseum; take a different road […]
Bordeaux Travel Guide
Words: Winsor Dobbin Overview Bordeaux is the wine capital of the world; a city of style and charm that hosts Vinexpo, the world’s largest wine fair, and is surrounded by vineyards producing wines in a wide range of styles. But there is a lot more to Bordeaux than just wine. It is one of France’s […]
Queenstown Travel Guide
Words: Winsor Dobbin Overview Queensltown may only be a small city in terms of population, but whether you are a thrill-seeker, outdoor enthusiast or a lover of fine food and wine this South Island resort offers a diversity of activities and attractions. The area surrounding Queenstown is known for some of the best ski runs […]
Christchurch Travel Guide
by Lee Mylne Change is the new norm for Christchurch, a city reinventing itself with pride and passion after the devastating earthquakes of 2010 and 2011. That makes it an exciting place to discover or re-discover. New Zealand’s oldest city, Christchurch is now also a city renowned for its evolving story of urban redevelopment, achieved […]
Bangkok travel guide: Eat, sleep, drink, shop
Best places to eat, sleep, shop and drink in Bangkok by Kristie Kellahan INTRO Thailand’s vibrant capital is full of intriguing contradictions: shiny skyscrapers and ancient palaces share the same streets; air-conditioned ultra-modern malls and frenetic street markets tempt and delight keen shoppers; the best meal of your life might be had at a […]
Florence City Guide
WORDS: Gwen Marie Luscombe Overview: As the culture capitol of Italy and the birthplace of the Renaissance, there’s more art in Florence then you’re likely ever see in your lifetime. It’s a Mecca for art historians, and with good reason as there are roughly 72 art museums in the city. Here you’ll find some of […]
Canadian Rockies travel guide
by Angela Saurine OVERVIEW Turquoise lakes, thundering waterfalls and snow-capped mountains as far as the eye can see – is it any wonder the Canadian Rockies features on so many Aussie bucket lists? Even if you’ve been once, as many of us have, there’s always the lure of returning in a different season. Think sleigh […]
Amalfi Coast Destination Guide
By Gwen O’Toole Overview: The Amalfi Coast has been wooing travellers all the way back since ancient Rome when even the Romans disappeared to the area to relax and generally indulge. Today, this string of seaside villages and sun-soaked islands have all the appeal as they did even in the 1950s when the location became […]
Singapore Destination Guide
Overview From muddy, mosquito-infested backwater, to thriving world financial powerhouse, multicultural Singapore has grown like a city on steroids. This amazing metropolis is almost like one big urban theme park with staggering shopping, dining, entertainment and accommodation options. Founded by British ‘entrepreneur’ and statesman, Sir Stamford Raffles in 1819, Singapura as it was then […]
