A cruise with Avalon Waterways along Europe’s timeless Rhine river holds something for everyone. Whether you’re an aspiring photographer or have an appreciation for a well-crafted Pilsner, these special interest cruises will unite you with your passions, and other like-minded travellers, all while weaving your way down the romantic waterways of the Rhine. For the Photographer: The […]
Film and television can be huge drawcards for attracting tourism to travel destinations; The Lord of the Rings for New Zealand, Tiffany’s Manhattan flagship store from Breakfast at Tiffany’s and Lara Croft: Tomb Raider for Bayon Temple at Angkor Thom in Cambodia. If you’re fulfilling the lifelong dream of a […]
Whether you’re a fully fledged Irish, or just Irish for the day, chances are you’ll be celebrating St Patrick’s Day. In fact, St Patrick’s is the only national day that is celebrated en masse around the world. While we’re all aware of the traditional wearing of green and shamrock decorations, […]
Have you ever been at a wedding and wondered where the tradition of the tossing of the bouquet came from? Or ‘something borrowed, something blue, something old and something new’. It seems in Australia when it comes to weddings, we’ve adopted our own set of rituals and beliefs. In other […]
If you’re into the Scandinavian lifestyle trend of “hygge” or cosiness, you might be seeking colder climates this winter to don your warmest jumpers. For travellers torn between snuggling indoors and experiencing the great outdoors, ice hotels offer a surefire way to combine luxury and novelty with frolicking in the […]
Dreaming of a white Christmas? Europe is the perfect destination for the holiday season. The Christmas Markets offer a magical, traditional reminder of what this time of year is all about. The hand-built wooden stalls are decorated in garland and twinkling lights; vendors sell handcrafted gifts, painted ornaments, homemade candles, […]