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Outback with a vengeance
Emily Gap is deserted. Leaning against a warm wall of rock under the shade of a river red gum, gazing at an ancient but incredibly vibrant gallery of rock art just a few metres away from the main road, it’s hard to believe that I have this place all to…
An untouched marine wilderness
It’s night-time, I’m in the open ocean with nothing but a torch and a snorkel, and there’s a shark lurking metres away.
Secret charms on Rottnest Island
A wild and untamed landscape
Dave “Lunch” Doudle reckons Black Springs Beach is home to a weird natural phenomenon that has never been caught on camera.
Events
The Kauri Museum Celebrate Matariki 2013
Whitianga Scallop Festival 2013 – Tickets Now On Sale
Whitianga Scallop Festival 2013 – Tickets Now On Sale
Nz Scrapbooking Cardmaking and Craft Expo, Manukau (05-Jul-2013 to 07-Jul-2013)
Nz Scrapbooking Cardmaking and Craft Expo is held at Vodafone Events Centre, Manukau with a focus on Gifts, Crafts, Antiques & Handmade Decoratives. Nz Scrapbooking Cardmaking and Craft Expo is a vital event that will take place for a period of three d…
New Zealand Travel
Heavy metal fans behave like ‘tools’
Jetstar passengers are used to surprises – just not midair stand-up comedy gigs and heavy metal fans turning the cabin into a mosh pit.
Wellington Airport pushes runway extension
Direct long-haul flights are “arguably the most significant thing the Wellington region can do to realise its economic potential”, Wellington Airport says.
A big OE in NZ
Destination with wheel power
John Key and his national cycle path might be the currency of easy humour in political circles, but they’re not laughing in Ohakune.
Pacific Islands
Everything old is new again
In the early days of aviation, Tasmanian-born navigator Harold Gatty had an extraordinarily colourful career, pulling off daredevil feats and breaking around-the-world records.
Couples only, no kidding
As if a personal butler isn’t enough; now a masseuse is accompanying me on a short boat ride across a clear blue ocean to a tiny sandy cay.
Passengers asked to weigh in
Travel Blog
Cable Beach: Tropical Playground
Sydney’s Going Vivid
Parramatta’s Heritage Buildings Provide Insights into History
Travel Deals
Travellers' Tips
What was important in Mays past?
May 2012: The results were in! I rated how I did packing for my two-week long conference with both clothes and other stuff. I announced some big news, plus gave some tips on how to travel in the first trimester of pregnancy, May 2011: Traveling with someone else? Here are tips for traveling with a [...]
Shorts under a skirt
I have written several times about how I wear bike shorts under skirts and dresses on travel days. It just makes so much sense! It alleviates worry about any unexpected TSA pat-downs, wind gusts, or, of course, chafing. For what seems like forever I have just worn normal bike shorts from Target. My problem with [...]
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Poll: Is it ethical to bring people on business trips?
I have brought loved ones on business trips several times, as have almost all other business travelers I know. As long as they pay their own way, I’ve never thought there was anything wrong with bringing someone along. After all, it’s not costing your company anything extra for someone to share your hotel room or [...]
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