Practical travel advice for Australians, at home and abroad.
Practical travel advice for Australians, at home and abroad.
If you are searching for a Wendy Wu Tours review, chances are you have already seen their advertising and browsed an itinerary or two. With China tours starting from around $7,680 per person, knowing what to expect before handing over a serious amount of money is important. In November 2025 we travelled to Chongqing, China […]
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Yes, travel insurance can cover you when a cruise itinerary changes, but only if you have the right policy, and there are gaps that catch plenty of cruisers out. We know because we have been rerouted twice. Once by a category 5 hurricane in the Caribbean, and once by a typhoon in the Pacific, on
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Is Ba Na Hills worth visiting or should you skip it? This is a question that is frequently asked by visitors to Hoi An and Da Nang in Central Vietnam. In fact, it is a question we asked ourselves and it was not until our fourth trip to the region that we finally visited this
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Trying to find a doctor while travelling can be stressful especially when dealing with a language barrier. Whether food poisoning, or something more urgent, knowing where to go is not always straightforward. That is where a platform such as Air Doctor comes in. It helps travellers quickly find well qualified English-speaking doctors overseas, so you
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Are you wanting an enjoyable stay nestled in the heart of Brisbane CBD? The Sofitel Brisbane Central delivers on style, comfort and has stress-free connections to Brisbane Airport. Our Sofitel Brisbane Central review shows why this hotel is a firm favourite for places to stay in Brisbane Australia. Sitting directly above Central Station, the Sofitel
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If you are looking for a cosy centrally located hotel in Kuala Lumpur the Novotel Kuala Lumpur City Centre may be for you. We enjoyed our time at the hotel and can highly recommend it as a base for a stay in this dynamic Malaysian city. Our Novotel Kuala Lumpur City Centre review gives a
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For many Australians, travelling overseas in December is an annual event, the highlight of the year. Guided Christmas tours are a fantastic way to get the most out of the Christmas holiday period. For a start, most organised Christmas tours include accommodation, meals and transport to a wide variety of destinations and attractions. Best of
The Best Guided Christmas Tours for Australians to Book in 2026 Read More »
The city of Chongqing China is renowned for the natural beauty that sits on its doorstep. Our outer Chongqing Travel Guide will take you beyond this dynamic cyberpunk city to the outer districts and counties of the municipality of Chongqing. Here you will discover ancient villages, meet the Tujia and Miao minority groups and walk
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We spent several days exploring Chongqing and its outer districts. This guide covers the best things to do in Chongqing, and we recommend them to anyone planning a visit. To the Chinese, Chongqing is the country’s top holiday destination, a well-kept secret which is now ready to be shared with the world. Go panda spotting
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Our friends Carla and Jason Rupp have put together this lovely guest post on Mayo, County Ireland. We hope you enjoy their story. The Irish Language and the Gaeltacht Irish-speaking communities in the Republic of Ireland are scattered over four provinces and seven counties, including Mayo County. Full of breathtaking beauty, friendly people full of
Magical Mayo County Features Irish Heritage and Fun Touring! Read More »