The best things to do in Bali for us aren't the things you gawk at in tourism ads or highlight in travel guides. In keeping with our slow, local and experiential travel quest, they're as low-key and laidback as strolls through rice paddies and learning to cook Balinese food. Bali re-opened to all international tourists ...
The best things to do in the Kimberley region of northern Western Australia include exploring ancient enchanting Purnululu National Park, home to the UNESCO World Heritage listed Bungle Bungle Range, discovering the jaw-dropping gorges of the Devonian Reef National Parks, and driving the epic Gibb River Road. If I was forced to choose a favourite ...
Margaret River Gourmet Escape food and wine festival is on again this year from 17-21 November 2021 in Western Australia, and if you don’t already have what’s considered to be one of Australia’s best food festivals in your calendar and you’re a lover of food and wine, then we strongly recommend you change that. Widely ...
Our essential Aboriginal Australia reading list includes books on the world’s oldest living culture covering archaeology, history, art, agriculture, and the food of Indigenous Australians. These are the must-read books if you want a deeper, more immersive and more enriching experience when you travel Australia.
The best birdwatching spots in Australia – and Australia is one of the best birdwatching destinations in the world – include the Northern Territory’s Top End national parks such as Kakadu National Park and Mary River National Park, idyllic Lord Howe Island off the coast of New South Wales, and Kangaroo Island, off South Australia. ...
Our Darwin city walk skirts the scenic waterfront that fringes the Northern Territory’s easy-going tropical capital, taking you through the compact historic quarter, along the tree-lined esplanade, and through leafy parkland shaded by lofty trees. Do our self-guided stroll at your own pace, visiting sights en route or returning to them later. Vibrant, multicultural Darwin, ...
Our Kakadu National Park guide gives you a taste of the many things to do at Kakadu – from swims in refreshing waterholes and cruises on serene rivers and mangroves teeming with wildlife and birdlife to hikes through dramatic gorges up to rocky escarpments to absorb ancient art and awe-inspiring views. Spending a week driving ...
Our Guildford heritage walk takes you on a self-guided stroll around the historic Swan Valley town. Just 25 minutes from the centre of Perth, the Western Australian capital, Guildford warrants a stop before you start the Swan Valley Food and Wine Trail and the best way to explore the charming town is on foot. Our ...
The best things to do in Luang Prabang, the beguiling UNESCO World Heritage-listed former royal capital, whose peaceful streets are lined with splendid colonial villas and sparkling temples containing golden Buddhas, include everything from observing the early morning alms-giving ritual to learning to cook Lao food. Lovely Luang Prabang lies on the banks of the Mekong ...
Learning a new language during lockdown will prepare you for future travels, helping you to have a more immersive and enriching experience of your destination when it’s safe to travel abroad again. Learning a foreign language will also keep you engaged and keep any anxiety at bay while you're staying at home or in quarantine. ...
Cooking projects that calm you and teach you new kitchen skills while you’re staying at home include everything from sourdough baking and making homemade pastas, noodles and dumplings to fermenting, pickling and preserving, and making things from scratch – from fruit jams and curry pastes to chilli oils and Sriracha sauce. The key is to ...
The best Bangkok street food tours offer immersive experiences with expert culinary guides with a deep knowledge of Thai cuisine, dishes, ingredients, and Thailand’s culinary history and culture. They give you a taste of a place while connecting you to the people who cook and eat Thai food. We’ve long encouraged you to sign up ...