Embracing ‘Travel Pono’ in Hawaii
Post-Covid travel may look a little different, giving rise to a new type of traveller – those seeking more meaningful travel experiences where they can give back. Dubbed “regenerative travel,” mindful travel is the new sustainable tourism. It’s the art of being present and immersed in an experience in addition
Singita’s Elevated Spaces for African art
Singita is embarking on a journey to transform its existing boutique and gallery (B&G) concept to celebrate Africa’s growing art status with two art gallery spaces at lodges in South Africa – soon to be rolled out at other lodges. The expertly curated collection on show demonstrates contemporary African artwork and
Walk with Wild Alpine Dingos at Mt Baw Baw
You may be familiar with Australia’s dingos, but did you know that there are Alpine Dingos found in Victoria’s highlands? I didn’t, until I had the opportunity to walk with some at Mt Baw Baw in Victoria’s Gippsland region. Descended from south Asian wolves, dingos can be found across Australia where
K’Gari beach clean efforts top over 13K tonnes
Combined with the Queensland floods earlier this year, the debris that has washed up on the shores of K’gari (Fraser Island) has caused a severe environmental impact. Through Where Wild Things Roam support with Wild Things Roam Org, a small team headed to the island in April to assist with the beach
Why you should consider trekking Kokoda on ANZAC Day
A place of ANZAC reverence and personal challenge, the Kokoda Trail has been a place of pilgrimage for travellers for many decades. Australians are very proud of their military history, and the Kokoda Spirit touches many who have heard about the remarkable Australian forces and their achievements along the Kokoda
Roam wild in Porcupine National Park, Queensland
Located in Outback Queensland, Porcupine Gorge National Park is about 60km north of the town of Hughenden. It covers an area of 5410ha, extending some 25kms along Porcupine Creek and out to surrounding open woodland and grassland. This ancient land is home to the Yirendali Aboriginal people. The creek has carved
Australia’s Big Ocean Days Out
Throughout the year, around the coast of Australia, several significant marine life events take place. The events, which attract thousands of participants, are usually centred around one thing: survival. Whether that’s aggregating to breed, feed or get it on. From the world’s largest aggregation of giant cuttlefish in Whyalla to the
Meet the Sea Women of Melanesia
To most people, fins, masks and neoprene wetsuits are recreational gear. But to the non-profit group SeaWomen of Melanesia, this year’s Champion of the Earth for Inspiration and Action, they are the tools of change. Clad in diving gear, the group’s 30-plus members chart the health of the fragile coral reefs
Whale experiences to celebrate World Whale Day
Giants of the ocean are celebrated on World Whale Day, which aims to raise awareness of these magnificent creatures, their beauty as well as their ecological value to the planet. This year, the annual celebration falls on 20 February. World Whale Day originated in Maui, Hawaii in 1980 to honour humpback
7 epic adventures to conquer Queensland Survivor style
The 2022 season of Australian Survivor is back and this year the theme is Blood V Water. Filmed in and around Queensland’s Charters Towers, 24 castaways will battle it out amongst the visually spectacular terrain to show their guts and the grit needed to outlast, outwit, and outplay other contestants. To