Buried in a grey English winter, Ben Jones leapt at the opportunity to venture to a warmer country he knew little about… Forgoing Peru’s plethora of tourist attractions such as the Inca trail and Amazon jungle my friend and I headed almost immediately to the beach, drawn towards the coast by the promise of what … Continue reading
Sarah Stewart finds a feast for all the senses at the markets of Mexico… The food hall was thick with veils of smoke, billowing up until it hit the blackened roof beams. Old women fanning glowing charcoal grills were visible through the haze. The aroma of charring meat besieged our noses. Plump ladies beckoned to … Continue reading
Sarah Stewart gets to know the heart of Cuba’s capital… Some cities seduce you from the outset. Havana wasn’t one of them. Which was unfortunate for my boyfriend and I, as it was to be our home for two weeks while we studied Spanish at a language school. In our new neighbourhood, Habana Centro, there … Continue reading
Fred Hood goes in search of the world’s most elusive feline in remote southern Spain… Most big cat adventures involve the continent of Africa. Tourists flock to the famous game parks for a glimpse of lions and cheetahs, and if they are lucky, leopards. India ranks second, with its famous tiger parks, where an abundance … Continue reading
Tim Greenler shares an unanticipated achievement in the Bolivian mountains… As I sat on top of the mountain, a sense of triumph and accomplishment grew inside of me, but it was different than any other emotion I had ever felt. It was powerful and intense. It was also strange because I had achieved something that … Continue reading
Sarah Yates shares her experience of paying her respects on ANZAC day. Ever since thousands of ANZAC troops died fighting for freedom on its shores, Turkey has been a Mecca of sorts for Australians. The very name of the country conjures up sounds and memories, passed down through our Australian families in whispers and through … Continue reading
James Clark shares his top ten things to see and do in one of the Mediterranean’s more off the beaten track destinations. Northern Cyprus is one of the Mediterranean’s best kept secrets. It boasts year round sunshine and a wander along the streets of Kyrenia or Famagusta is like stepping back in time to the … Continue reading
Ange Davidson encounters a taste of Eco-luxury in the New Zealand wilderness. For many, tramping in New Zealand conjures up images of red checked Swandris, muddy boots and a great deal of grunt, while hiking, an American term that is rapidly gaining a foothold in the kiwi vernacular, paints a far more attractive image. It suggests … Continue reading
Sarah Yates meets a local who makes a real impression in Panama. A string-bean of a Panamanian, he’d have to be 6ft 4. He walks the street of Bocas town with a guitar, playing in the restaurants to earn a living. We heard him play twice and both times moved me to my core. The first … Continue reading
Sarah Yates shares her introduction to India’s captivating capital. We arrived in Delhi, the capital of India, at 3.30am following a long haul from Perth via Singapore. Our driver picked us up and we began our journey into this amazing labyrinth of a city. The main road to town was lined with warm bodies huddled … Continue reading
