7 Reasons to dive in Australia in 2020
As Australia begins to recover from the double whammy of Covid-19 lockdowns and the worst bushfire season in history, now more than ever is a good time to spend your tourism dollars down under and discover Australia’s amazing underwater world. From amazing marine experiences to spectacular wreck dives, here are 7
Top hinterland hikes on the Gold Coast
The Gold Coast may be famous for its stretches of sandy beaches, but venture beyond the beach into the hinterland and you will find a hiker’s paradise. From rocky mountain peaks to lush rainforest tracks leading to waterfalls, there is a hike for all levels. The unspoilt Gondwana Rainforests and the
Help needed for rescued elephants across Asia
The effects of the coronavirus crisis are being felt hard across the Asia’s tourism industry where elephant- friendly venues are facing collapse. World Animal Protection has launched an urgent appeal to help over 150 elephants in Asia. The appeal aims to assist eleven struggling, elephant-friendly venues in Thailand, Nepal, Cambodia and
Travel that gives back in Papua New Guinea
Ever since their first tour in 2007, South Sea Horizons has been conducting low impact tours at a local level across Papua New Guinea and the Pacific. The Papua New Guinean owned and operated company continues to offer authentic Papua New Guinean experiences and insight into areas only the true locals know. They
The Samata Experience: blending eco-tourism and luxury
Entering the new year with the spotlight on Australia’s wildfire tragedy which resulted in the death of some one billion animals is surely a call to action inviting us citizens of the world to unite and begin to take care of ourselves, our planet and its magnificent biodiversity. One way to make a change
Rwanda’s Magashi camp is getting conservation right
Newly opened Wilderness Safaris’ Magashi Camp, is strongly rooted in a core purpose: To help contribute towards the conservation and sustainable operation of Rwanda’s last protected savannah ecosystem, and to drive sustainable ecotourism in the wildlife-rich Akagera National Park. Launched in partnership with African Parks and the Rwanda Development Board, collectively called
Canon’s new action hero EOS-1D X Mark III
Canon Australia has launched the ultimate interchangeable lens camera, the EOS-1D X Mark III, offering professional photographers, videographers, and content creators limitless possibilities, at blistering speeds. Boasting dramatically improved AF tracking performance, image quality and communication capabilities, the camera represents the pinnacle of Canon’s EOS series. Enabling moments to be captured like
Conservation helps mountain gorillas surpass 1000
Conservation efforts to save the endangered mountain gorillas are paying off, with the latest census counting over 1,000 gorillas. This is an increase from the previously counted 800. The count revealed 604 mountain gorillas living in trans-boundary Virunga Massif in the Virunga Mountains. This vast area that covers Rwanda, DR Congo
Top dive destinations for 2020
PADI®, the Professional Association of Diving Instructors®, have curated a collection of top dive spots to explore in 2020, for divers of every experience level and interest, including first-time divers. With more than 6,600 dive centers and resorts across the globe, and thousands of dive travel packages, PADI provides divers with underwater
Roam with Intrepid in Papua New Guinea
Intrepid has always promoted positive and meaningful exchanges between travellers and the local places and people they visit. With a focus on respecting different cultures and respecting local religions, religious places and rituals, Intrepid have continued this philosophy into Papua New Guinea. Papua New Guinea was a destination that ranked on the second annual Intrepid Adventure Travel