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Henry Ballard

Henry has written about everything from mining to marketing, but nothing fills his cup like travel. He believes the only thing better than a colour-coded itinerary is completely ignoring one. Having caught the travel bug on family road trips, he now nurtures that bug with morsels of daydreams and baskets of unconfirmed plane tickets.

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Life Aboard The Ghan with Hannah Hollis & Cam Daddo

Discover why The Ghan is more than outback sunsets and spacious onboard cabins, as Hannah and Cam reveal why their expectations were blown away while filming the new season of Luxury Escape: The World’s Best Holidays. As The Ghan travels from Darwin to Adelaide, the vast outback landscapes and off-train experiences might seem destined to […]

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Dining on The Ghan: The Making of a Moving Feast

Australia’s Red Centre scenery gets the postcard pictures, but dining on The Ghan does just as much work to define the journey. While the Australian Outback has lain somewhat unchanged since The Ghan railway’s construction in 1929, the train’s culinary team thrives in the dynamic confines of their onboard kitchen. Months of planning and years of expertise are dedicated to the guest experience, no matter the challenges faced beyond those swinging doors. We talk to Journey […]

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Finding Joy in South Africa with Khanh & Miguel

There is a particular freedom in waking up without knowing exactly what the day will bring. For Khanh Ong and Miguel Maestre, that feeling became the defining joy of their South African adventure. The wondrous feeling of unexpected adventure is a trademark of travelling South Africa. On any given day, you may find yourself feeling […]

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Cairns, Port Douglas & Palm Cove: Where to Stay in Tropical North Queensland

These three gems along the Queensland coast are separated by only an hour’s drive, but they make for very different holidays. The Sunshine State presents a positive problem: choosing between city, sand, reef and rainforest. The beauty of the region is that you can easily tick off all four in a single weekend. If it’s […]

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How to Spend 48 Hours in Vancouver: Your Pre-Rockies Stopover

Canada’s multicultural port city can satisfy the foodie, history buff and hiker in us all, so don’t waste a minute as you explore from the forest to the Fairmont. Vancouver is an easy city in which to pause before an Alaskan cruise or a Rocky Mountaineer journey. Two days can’t capture its full breadth, but they will introduce you to its enthusiasm for local produce and the great outdoors. Read on to cram […]

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Best Uluṟu Experiences: Your First Time in the Northern Territory

Booked your stay at Sails in the Desert? It’s now time to find the experiences that turn your Outback escape into an unforgettable excursion – with time for sunrise, stories, dinner, stars and the quiet moments in between. Arriving at Sails in the Desert gives you the best base in Yulara: the hotel is sorted, […]

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5 Things That Surprised Me on the Rocky Mountaineer

The Rocky Mountaineer is well known as the best way to see the Canadian Rockies in leather-trimmed, all-inclusive comfort, but it’s the little things that make this long ride so worthwhile. I browsed the menus, read the history, followed the Instagram account and compared GoldLeaf to SilverLeaf service, but despite my best research nothing properly […]

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Tim Tams & Pancakes: Air Canada’s Sweet Service From Brisbane to BC

For flights as smooth as maple syrup, Air Canada knows how to make passengers feel right at home aboard its Boeing 787-9. My first long-haul flight across the Pacific bridges Australian and Canadian kindness, thanks to thoughtful Air Canada service and noticeably jovial conversation on this friendly flight. The seat and the route Brisbane (BNE) […]

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The Best Family-Friendly Hotels in Vietnam

Beachfront beauty, all-inclusive luxury, historic treasures: from Hanoi to Ho Chi Minh City, discover the best family friendly hotels in Vietnam. Vietnam’s best family-friendly hotels and resorts are designed to keep everyone happy – from toddlers to teens (and parents, too). Think all-day entertainment programs at kids’ clubs, splash zones and sprawling waterparks, plus generous buffets that even picky eaters will happily […]

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The Ultimate Traveller’s Guide to Street Food

Street food can be a true holiday highlight, so learn how to eat like a local and confidently navigate a new culinary world with a few helpful tips.