AllWays Traveller Features

Jamaica conjures up images of turquoise waters, white sandy beaches, lush green mountains and a spirited cultural blend of African, European and Caribbean influences, all symbolised by its black, green and gold flag. Nowhere are these influences more evident than Montego Bay, one of Jamaica's most vibrant and accessible travel destinations. Located...

Environmentally conscious travellers who want to make a difference can now take part in a reforestation project launched by adventure tour company Intrepid Travel in East Africa. Intrepid, which claims to have been a global leader in responsible travel for over 30 years, aims to reforest 15 acres of land in Kenya with the support of travellers, a l...

In a world where everyday life sometimes seems more difficult than it should be, any opportunity to escape from the madness, if only briefly, is usually seized upon eagerly. One such opportunity lies among the emerald-green pastures of New Zealand's Waikato region, at a place where the boundary between imagination and reality quietly disappears. Lo...

I'm on a visit to Queensland's Sunshine Coast, a major drawcard for tourism bringing in around 3.5 million visitors a year to its mainly outdoor attractions. Located in the south-east of Australia's so-called sunshine state, it enjoys a pleasant subtropical climate. A train ride from my hometown of Bowral gets me to Sydney (Kingsford Smith) Interna...

The Thousand Islands region is one of North America's most scenic and historic travel destinations, stretching along the St Lawrence River on the border between Canada and the United States. On the Canadian side, the region is located between Kingston, Ontario, and Brockville and includes the notable town of Gananoque. The American side is less den...

Vietnam is fast becoming the most popular destination in Southeast Asia — at least for Australians — and it offers spectacular, adventurous journeys in the wet season, across wild routes from mountains to coast. Off-peak travel in Vietnam, and particularly August through October, means fewer tourists at iconic spots, vibrant green landscapes fed by...