Uganda - Gorillas in the midst

Inveterate traveller and quiet explorer, Ros Freeman, embeds herself with a family of Ugandan mountain gorillas

The midday sun beat down hard as we trudged through the jungle, slipping and sliding in the mud. We went uphill; at elevation, each step was a labour. Stopping to admire a butterfly, we were assailed by a nest of stinging wasps. Further along, a disturbed ant nest resulted in many bites. We then brushed against stinging nettles. 

Himalayas: Mountains of Joy

Trekking toward Mount Everest delivers jaw-dropping scenery with every step as Kris Madden discovers.

Leaving Everest glowing white on the horizon, our plane swoops down between the mountains

following the silhouettes of the valley, each dramatic tilt of the wings offering close-ups of mind-

bogglingly steep slopes and the swirling clouds around them.

Five really good reasons to visit Victoria

Victoria offers many spectacular coastal, cultural, spa and gourmet experiences within an easy drive of sophisticated Melbourne.

Hotel Review: Taj Bengal, Kolkata

A lavish, well-oiled and centrally-located luxury hotel that is a perfect base for business or pleasure.

UNESCO World Heritage paradise of Palau

If you were to ask most people if they could put a pin on Palau on a map, few would get close, assuming they have even heard of the place.

Fiona McIntosh in Tasmania with Captain Charlie Nash

I've chosen this cottage for Charlie and his daughter to live in Richmond, Tasmania.

I'm 50,000 words into the new book for you, which you'll be able to enjoy in 2025. And as most of you who keep up with my news know, this is the continuation of the story of Captain Charlie Nash who broke our hearts in The Champagne War. Actually I feel responsible for breaking his heart but can I say again that I don't plan my books so when tough things occur I just blame my characters.

Furama Hotel brand debuts in Sydney

When is a new hotel not quite a new hotel? When it is rebranded by an international group, zhooshed up to meet the demands and wants of guests and given a total personality transplant. Sounds about right?

Aussies heading back to Vietnam with VietJet

Australians, especially boomers, seem to be spending money on travel like there is no tomorrow. Let’s hope they’re wrong.

Words and images: Roderick Eime - traveloscopy.com

All kidding aside, we are certainly travelling again. We’re spending big and we’re going overseas, despite some expensive airfares. Where are we going? We seem to be travelling closer to home, especially to the South Pacific and Southeast Asia more so than Europe or the Americas.