Tips & Articles

8 top places to escape Australia’s capital cities

25 June 2010

Every so often we all get that unmistakable itch to flee the city. Lonely Planet author Sarah Wintle picks the best weekend breaks and...

Classic train trips

25 June 2010

Hand the porter your luggage, climb aboard and relive the golden days of railroading on these spectacular journeys...

Freedom and flexibillity of Fly/Drive getaways

Nothing beats the freedom and flexibility of a driving holiday, especially if you can fly into one city and out of another. Book your ticket and...

Roads Less Travelled Australia itinerary

9 June 2010

Experience the magnificent Kimberley in northwestern Western Australia with this trip from Broome to...

Top 10 ultimate places to see wildlife

25 June 2010

Mad about the wildlife? Here is the top 10 list we've put together for you ...

10 ways to kill time at the airport

Your bags have been checked, your boarding pass issued… and now you’ve got hours to wait before getting on your plane. What can you do with an airport...

Travel photography: How to photograph people

25 June 2010

Sick of snapshots that are just a bit, well, ordinary? In this article we share tips for capturing the wow factor when you...

Conquer your fear: 4 tips for solo women travelers

25 June 2010

I used to be scared to travel alone. Now I jump right in. Before spending a year studying in Turkey, I had never traveled solo. But after...

Arrival rituals - think yours are strange?

What’s the first thing Lybian leader Colonel Muammar Gaddafi does when he arrives in a new place? He insists upon erecting his tent in his hosts’ lawns to receive guests...

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