The Indian Ocean island of Sri Lanka may be small, but it undoubtedly makes use of every inch for travellers wishing to tour Sri Lanka. The friendly nation is full of gems to discover – fantastically biodiverse jungles, verdant tea-plucking highlands, wildlife galore, delicious cuisine, ancient history and ruins, and pristine beaches. UNESCO has recognised […]
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A Guide to the Chinese New Year of the Dog
As we dust ourselves off from the Western festivities to welcome 2018, a quarter of the world is preparing for its own celebration, the Chinese New Year of the Dog. In Australia, we prepare the barbecue, in China more than 1.3 billion people prepare ‘lucky food’ for the New Year’s Eve Reunion dinner where families […]
Winter Olympics Wonderland: South Korea
Once again, the Winter Olympics are upon us. This year, the world’s eyes are upon Pyeongchang in South Korea. How much do you really know about the Winter Olympics? Or South Korea for that matter? Firstly, where is Pyeongchang? The host city of the 2018 Winter Olympics is in the northeast part of South Korea, […]
Travel to Singapore for a romantic soiree on Valentine’s Day
Forget the obligatory roses and chocolates on Valentine’s Day. Instead, shift cupid’s arrow into top romantic gear and travel to Singapore for the best date-night you may ever have. From water level to high altitude, there are so many perfect couple moments to enjoy, because Singapore is one of Asia’s most vibrant cities. Whatever sparks […]
2018 Travel Wish List
Where do you, our customers, want to travel most in 2018? As the sun sets on 2017 and we roll wide-eyed into 2018 we are excited and buzzing with anticipation as we watch our customer’s dreams come true. As we gear up for a busy year ahead full of travel including new destinations and unique […]
Our Must-Read Books Before Travelling to China
China has a complex 5,000-plus-year history with much of its rapid development happening in the last 20 years – independent of the West. The culture is very different from what you will find at home, and while Australia is a big country, China is enormous. If you’d like to get a head start on the […]