Located 18km off the coast of Perth, Western Australia, Rottnest Island is known globally for its soft sand beaches, abundant marine life and quokkas; the ‘happiest animal on earth’. Roughly the size of a domestic cat, with the body of a kangaroo, these tiny marsupials are only found on Rottnest […]
The Rhine is one of Europe’s most iconic rivers, flowing northbound from Graubünden in the Swiss Alps, through Germany and the Netherlands, and finally ending at the North Sea. Here are four unmissable German ports along the romantic Rhine, each with its own history and charm that we’re sure you’ll love. Mainz With half-timbered houses and medieval market squares, Mainz is […]
Majestic canyons, prolific wildlife, freshwater swimming holes and outback stations; the Kimberley region of Australia is something else. Three times the size of England, with a population of just 40,000, this part of the country has become known as one of the world’s last wilderness frontiers. Despite its vast remoteness, […]
The 2nd of January is a recognised public holiday in New Zealand, so many New Zealanders will take the opportunity to have some form of a getaway around the New Year’s period. Generally, the weather will ‘play ball’ and sunshine will greet holiday goers all over the country – giving way to long, hot days with […]
One of the first signs that summer is on the horizon is the smell of a BBQ wafting through the air on a still-light evening thanks to daylight saving. Over the following months, plans are made and annual traditions begin for summer – and a very Kiwi summer, at that. As the weather begins to warm up, the picnic rugs are dusted […]
While Christmas in the Southern Hemisphere means a white Christmas is out of the question, Australian’s have their own traditions that make for a fun and vibrant festive season. The warm weather, the beautiful landscapes ready to be explored and the abundance of fresh fruit, make the Christmas season the […]