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Canter past Patagonian icefields. Sail the tranquil waters of Lake Como in Italy. Sip coffee in a Palestinian village. Listen to the ancient voices of Australia’s Arnhem Land. Climb the mountain paths of northern Albania. Let’s go!
Best places for stargazing, aurora hunting & dark sky sanctuaries
When was the last time you really soaked up the night sky? Went stargazing? Spotted a full moon? Admired the Milky Way? Saw an aurora? Marnie Ogg joined me on […]
Should I swim with whales? An ethical debate
A few months ago, I jumped in the chilly waters to swim with whales, as a pod of over-excited humpback whales were tearing up the NSW South Coast on what’s […]
Southern Spain by train for fino & flamenco – Seville, Jerez & Cadiz
It’s standing room only at the bar, glasses of the golden, dry sherry called fino and plates of tissue-thin jamon at our elbows. Low stools are huddled closer to the […]
Best airfares to Europe & the US, top Aussie towns & pre-travel checklist
Want to get the best airfare to Europe or the US? We’re going full #avgeek, as flight booking expert Mark Trim shares insider secrets on airlines to watch, alternative routes […]
Wildlife safari in South Africa & best holidays on a budget
Spot the Big Five on a South African wildlife safari…and then really start seeing what the Greater Kruger National Park has to offer. This week on The World Awaits podcast, […]
Travel greats of G Adventures & Lonely Planet on The World Awaits podcast
This week on The World Awaits travel podcast, we bring you interviews with two of the biggest entrepreneurs in travel, @gadventures founder, the super-inspirational Bruce Poon Tip and then travel […]
Whale swim in NSW south coast: with 3AW radio Melbourne
Can you imagine the sound of a pod of racing humpbacks? We’re in the thick of whale season, and Australia’s south and east coasts are pinging with cetaceous shenanigans. Last […]
Best things to do on the Bellarine Peninsula, Victoria, Australia
In Melbourne, you’re either east or west holidaymaker. Mornington or Bellarine; pick your peninsula. Never both – east is the Mornington Peninsula – a holiday hotspot close to my heart. […]