Australia
5 amazing views from around Asia
YOU don’t always have to venture out into remote territory and onto mountain tops for incredible vistas. These five locations feature Ferris wheels, trams, telecommunications structures and bridges from around Asia. While some are scary, exhilarating or inspiring they all have one key ingredient – great views. Bubble Tram, Guangzhou, China The Bubble Tram is…>
Walking Tasmania’s Overland Track: How to do it
THE Overland Track is one of Australia’s best known walking tracks (click here for images). This 65km route in Tasmania is a true wilderness walk traipsing remote and scenic spots with lakes, mountains, tarns, rainforest and waterfall sprinkled liberally throughout the route. As the track is quite an undertaking here’s some advice on how to…>
Eternity Springs Art Farm: Eco wellness in New South Wales
ETERNITY Springs Art Farm is located in the rainbow region of New South Wales, west of Byron Bay, and is a wonderful place to experience the vibrant natural beauty of the area. Here farming, ecological practices and sustainability are all par for the course and Eternity Springs Art Farm very much embodies this philosophy. It…>
Pumicestone passage: 35km canoe trip in south east Queensland
IT’S an epic one day canoe trip – 35km of gorgeous river estuary that has to be well planned to run with the tides – and one so taxing that we ended up designing certificates for our efforts at the end of the day. In all it’s a fantastic canoe day trip but first let…>
5 top bike rides in southeast Queensland
THE subtropical climate of south east Queensland and its variable natural environments makes it an excellent location to bicycle all year round. These five rides include some of the best features of the south east including coastal, mountainous and woodland areas. For locals these rides are part of weekly circuits, while for visitors the easy…>
9 tips for planning a multi-day walk in Asia
THE preparation phase for a multi day trek is just as important as actually doing it. A bit of time spent planning and organising packs, gear, food and other details could be the difference between an enjoyable trek and biting off more than you can handle. 1. Get fit Unless you’re 21-years-old or an avid…>
Hobart in the spotlight: what makes the harbour city so great
Hobart is another city on the make. It’s also the second city in this series featuring the Lonely Planet’s top 10 cities of 2013. I’m happy to note I visited Hobart in 2012 and ran three posts last year that featured the harbour city: In pictures: Tasmania unplugged In pictures: Old Hobart town In pictures:…>
Places to stay
Eternity Springs Art Farm
Byron Bay, New South Wales, Australia
A secluded and tranquil stay
Eco Wellness Retreat
1 Bedroom, sleeps 2
1 Bathroom
O’Reilly’s Rainforest Retreat
Canungra, Queensland, Australia
O’Reilly’s Rainforest Retreat is the
Boutique Resort
2 Bedrooms, sleeps 4
1 Bathroom
Hullet House
Hong Kong, Kowloon, China
This design-inspired, all suite heritage
Urban Luxury Hotel
1 Bedroom, sleeps 2
1 Bathroom
L’Hotel Nina at Convention Center
Hong Kong, The New Territories, China
Many area attractions can be
Urban Budget Hotel
1608 Bedrooms, sleeps 2
1 Bathroom
The Mercer
Hong Kong, Sheung Wan, China
This hotel offers good value
Designer Luxury Hotel
55 Bedrooms, sleeps 2
1 Bathroom
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