Asked to name a French territory in the Pacific, most people will opt for Tahiti and the islands of French Polynesia. But if, like me, you live in Australia you'll probably say New Caledonia. With a flight time of just under three hours from Sydney and only two hours from Brisbane, New Caledonia is practically on our doorstep, offering a taste of F...

The world's largest sailing yacht, Orient Express Corinthian, has been officially launched following a naming ceremony at Saint-Nazaire, France, and is now positioning for her inaugural cruise. Flying the French flag, this 220-metre sailing ship ushers in a new era of travel, or perhaps evokes nostalgia for an old one among those voyagers who feel ...

My first trip to Argentina didn't go particularly well. Being held at the land border because of a visa issue was bad enough, but delaying the half-dozen or so other passengers on the bus transferring us to our final destination was acutely embarrassing. I expected to be met with abuse when I finally boarded the bus half-an-hour late, but to my ple...

Hanoi is a city where ancient traditions and modern life exist side by side. With over a thousand years of history, tree-lined boulevards, vibrant street life and some of the best food in South-East Asia, Hanoi offers visitors a rich and memorable travel experience. I've written about Hanoi before here and in an earlier piece, but there's always mo...

Strategically situated in one of the most beautiful areas of Vietnam's south central coast, the heritage luxury resort, Ana Mandara Cam Ranh, lies along the magnificent coastline of Bai Dai Beach in Cam Ranh Bay. The resort is only 10 kilometres from Cam Ranh International Airport and a 30-minute drive from the coastal city of Nha Trang. Ana Mandar...

In this second feature about African conservation and hospitality company Wilderness, we look at the upcoming Wilderness Mara safari camp launching in mid-2026 in Kenya's Masai Mara reserve. Located at the base of the Oloololo Escarpment, this strategically positioned camp will provide exceptional access to the iconic and wildlife-rich Mara Triangl...