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Hartz Peak Track, Hartz Mountains National Park, Tasmania Tasmania’s Huon Valley retains the beauty, charm and heritage of a bygone era, yet it is only a 30-minute drive from Hobart. The main townships are Huonville, Franklin, Cygnet, Geeveston and Dover. There’s plenty of reasons to hang...
Switzerland, because of its mountainous landscape and magnificent lakes, is renowned for its attractive and amazingly-engineered railway lines, some of which are so steep they seem to defy gravity. One train that has a grand reputation for its great beauty and eye-popping gradients is...
I had the great pleasure to ride on one of Tokyo’s last remaining tram lines, the Toden Arakawa Tramway. Public transport is a necessity in Tokyo, and the city is fortunate to have an excellent rail and bus service. Apparently, Tokyo used also to have a good tram network. Sadly...
Soweto has a poor history. Created in the 1930s as a place for separating black South Africans from the white population, with a so-called `sanitary corridor’, meaning a river or other geological feature to keep those whites safe from black influences, the township represents all that...
Located only 55 minutes from the Cairns International Airport, Pullman Port Douglas Sea Temple Resort & Spa is the place where modern-day adventurers, global nomads and long-haul travellers drop their bags and put up their feet before exploring the region. The resort is...
I’ve been a frequent visitor to Bali, Indonesia’s famed holiday isle. Bali is an island with many faces. The predominant religion here is Hinduism, and signs of that belief are everywhere, with offerings, altars and small temples common in every home and workplace. The most popular...
Rwanda is a perfect country to travel solo in. As a female traveller who has seen a lot of Africa, I cannot rate Rwanda high enough as a place you really need to visit. If you are seeking a traditional African experience – raw, chaotic and unhinged – you won’t find that in Rwanda. It is...
It is easy to see why Uganda is known as the Pearl of Africa, a surprise gem hidden, waiting to be discovered. Often overshadowed by the more famous East African neighbours, Kenya and Rwanda, Uganda sometimes misses the boat when it comes to seeking an African experience. The truth is, it...
You could be mistaken for being in a different country when visiting Rwanda. It is unlike other African countries, maybe even unlike any other country in the world. You can forget the raw, authentic and traditional Africa. The roads are impeccably maintained, rubbish is nearly non...
Located in North Eastern Rwanda, at the country’s border with Tanzania, is Akagera National Park. Named after River Kagera, this National Park is dominated by swamps and small lakes that flow in the wake of River Kagera. These water sources create a spectacular backdrop for the rolling...