In one of the first events of 2020, the streets and laneways of Sydney's Chinatown will come to life in a spectacular celebration of the Lunar New Year. ​ The Sydney Lunar Festival will kick off at the start of the Lunar New Year on Saturday, 25 January with free performances, markets, amusement rides and roving performers ...

Tropical fruits are ripening, wildlife is awakening, and waterfalls will soon be pumping as summer unfolds in the Cairns and Great Barrier Reef region in Australia's far north Queensland. ​ December rains regenerate the landscape bringing wildlife out to forage and refreshing the rainforest. Waterfalls put on a spectacular show as waterways repleni...

The northern West Australian town of Broome is gearing up to compete more aggressively with its east coast rivals. Perched on the edge of the vast Kimberley region and overlooking the Indian Ocean, Broome is a truly unique destination. Built on the pearling industry, Broome offers a fascinating insight into its past and a tempting array of present&...

The 30-kilometre drive from Pudong International Airport to downtown Shanghai does not at first provide any clues as to what you will find in the city. There are sprawling suburbs and industrial areas but no sense of the truly enormous city at the end of the drive. How big? Well, if you want to drive yourself crazy, try doing some research on ...

A great opportunity exists for people interested in travel and tourism, but also sustainable development, to get involved with or support a unique organisation that combines the two elements. ​ The African Bush Camps Foundation (ABCF) supports community development through responsible tourism. The Foundation is committed to sustainable development ...

Described by Fodor's Travel as possibly South America's most underrated destination, Valparaiso should be on the to-do list of every visitor to Chile. It is certainly a city I have grown to love since I discovered it in 2013 when joining a cruise there. Situated on Chile's central coast just 112 kilometres northwest of the capital, Santiago, Valpar...