For those who want to experience the world's largest tropical rainforest, but without the inclination to trek through the jungle, a cruise down the Amazon could be the answer.​ The Amazon has a mythical allure with images of deep forests, brightly coloured birds and howler monkeys. But don't expect your ship to be squeezing its way through the jung...

Being chased by a large scary, poisonous dragon in Indonesia was one of many memorable moments whilst cruising the east coast of Australia up to Kuala Lumpur.​ It made sense to spend a few days in Sydney before I boarded a cruise to remember from this great city.My base was the Ibis on Darling Harbour where hundreds of people were competing in Drag...