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Jun-2019
Where Wild Things Roam editor Kate Webster recently travelled to South Africa and Mozambique to engage in some first-hand conservation activities before going behind the lines on the war on poaching with the Dyck Advisory Group Conservation Trust (DAG). The purpose of the visit was two-fold. Firstly, to do a trial run of the Where […]
Jun-2019
Discover a treasure trove of value-for-money walks across Italy, from the stunning lakes district, awe-inspiring Alps and picturesque Tuscany, down to the heel of Italy’s boot, Puglia. Thanks to UTracks, the active European holiday specialist, here are ten self guided and guided walks ranging from five to eight days for under $1500 per person: Cinque […]
May-2019
Cherry blossom season may well be over but that doesn’t mean that the land of the rising sun is losing any of its charm, especially not in Japan’s Best Hot Spring Town, Kinosaki Onsen, where summer comes with plenty of action, sun and outdoor fun. If you are looking for an off-the-beaten-track exploration of Japan’s […]
May-2019
Air Wilpena pilots, who fly the scenic routes over South Australia‘s magnificent Lake Eyre, reveal the waters flowing south from outback Queensland have now more than half-filled the lake, creating an incredible visual spectacle for visitors to the region. North of the lake birdlife is starting to thrive as the water flows the Diamantina and […]
May-2019
Indigenous Lirrwi Tourism is offering two new full-day adventures in East Arnhem Land in 2019. This is the perfect chance for visitors to the Northern Territory to be introduced to the Yolngu people, their homelands and their culture in one unforgettable day. Ideal for people working in region, or for those calling through Nhulunbuy (Gove) […]
Wild Bush Luxury, Australia’s conservation tourism specialist offering exclusive and inspirational experiences to reconnect guests with the land, is thrilled to announce a complimentary air safari over Kati Thanda-Lake Eyre for Arkaba Conservancy guests during May, June and July 2019. Heavy summer rains in Queensland have created a rare opportunity for Wild Bush Luxury guests […]
Apr-2019
Few places have as many Unesco World Heritage Sites in such a small space than Sri Lanka. There are in fact eight packed into such a small area, and you will want to see them all. Sri Lanka’s 2000-plus years of culture can be discovered at ancient sites where legendary temples boast beautiful details even […]
Kakadu’s longest-established tourism accommodation operator, Cooinda Lodge & Camping, is marking the 40th anniversary of Kakadu National Park by unveiling a complete refurbishment of its Lodge rooms as well as the launch in June of the new glamping village Dreaming@Home Billabong. Cooinda is in the heart of Kakadu National Park, and incorporates prime tourism attractions […]
Mar-2019
The first Whale Sharks for the 2019 touring season arrived right on schedule, with our spotty friends sighted off the Ningaloo Coast this week. Whale Shark operators use light-aircraft spotter planes to search for the whale sharks, guiding the tour boat skippers to the fish’s location. Exmouth operator Ningaloo Blue‘s spotter planes have been in the air […]
Feb-2019
Lizard Island has announced details and dates for its Reef Expedition experiences for 2019 offering guests access to normally unseen snorkelling areas around the island and exclusive areas of the Great Barrier Reef. The four-night Reef Expedition program features a raft of extraordinary adventures of the World Heritage-listed reef, with the Lizard Island luxury lodge […]