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Experience South Australia’s heritage

August 28, 2019

When visiting South Australia, most people think of the Barossa Valley, a beautiful district that is well known for its vineyards and wines, but there is more, much more in [...]

Log jails and train stations

July 6, 2018

Another day on the road for the Prodijee team as we headed to the town of Carisbrook, located on the Pyrenees Highway, just over two hours from Melbourne. Carisbrook is a [...]

Spread the news – New York

June 30, 2018

Start spreadin’ the news, I’m leaving today I want to be a part of it, New York, New York ….. Those opening words from the very famous song, written by Fred Ebb and [...]

Skinny frappuccino cappuccino latte

June 3, 2018

We have become a café society, or, to be more accurate, a coffee society and here in Australia, our expectations of the best cared for beans are really high. ©Kathrin [...]

Unlock the truth

October 4, 2017

Shopping – do you ever give it much thought? Of course, you see an item of clothing you want – you go in, try it on, see if you can afford to buy it (doesn’t really [...]

PRODIJEE roadtrip – Day 7

August 27, 2017

Placerville to Carson City My initial disappointment with Placerville has done a complete about face; I love this town and vow that I will be back when I can spend much more [...]

PRODIJEE Roadtrip – day 1 AUS

August 19, 2017

This isn’t really our first official day of the trip, but it starts off the holiday with some nice downtime before jumping on the plane. We are spending the night before we [...]

Kathmandu celebrates 30th anniversary

July 21, 2017

The world is full of possibilities. Sometimes the only thing standing between us and our next big adventure is just the spark of inspiration and inspiration is exactly what [...]

Not-for-Parents

July 6, 2017

I have said it before, and I say it again, the best way for children to learn is when they are having fun. I dare to say, that nobody knows this better than the people at [...]

Abroad, Broke & Busted

June 26, 2017

As my next overseas trip gets closer, and my excitement builds, in the back of my mind lurks the little voice that whispers to me about things that could go wrong. We hear [...]

I need a break!

June 15, 2017

How many times do you think, or hear others say, ‘I need a holiday’? It is undeniable, our lives are getting busier, and it doesn’t seem to matter what stage of life [...]

Planning a trip? Here’s a warning!

May 24, 2017

Holiday planning, it’s exciting, but it can also be quite stressful. Even a simple holiday, where you fly/drive to one location and stay at that one place can often be not [...]

Long-haul flight survival tips

May 22, 2017

Long-haul flights. I have a love-hate relationship with them, and as my next long-haul flight gets closer and closer I start to wonder if I know as much as I should know [...]

Love Travel? Love Beer? Combine the two

May 16, 2017

Gone are the days when Aussies had only two or three beers to choose from. Our palates have evolved and with them, so has the need for more refined flavours to whet our [...]

On-board for Marrakech

March 3, 2017

Located in the continent of Africa, Morocco covers 446,300 square kilometres of land and 250 square kilometres of water, making it the 58th largest nation in the world. [...]

Air travel changed our world

February 7, 2017

Last night I was invited to the media launch of Living in the Age of Airplanes at Melbourne’s IMAX theatre. Melbourne’s IMAX is an independent, single screen theatre [...]

LIVING IN THE AGE OF AIRPLANES

February 7, 2017

Tomorrow, February 8, IMAX Melbourne will premiere Living in the Age of Airplanes, an immersive new giant screen film experience from National Geographic Studios. Narrated by [...]

Need a Holiday?

January 16, 2017

So, the Christmas and New Year festivities are over and most of us who were lucky enough to have some time off are back at the daily grind. Ho Hum. Not that I am complaining [...]

Even seasoned travellers need help

January 11, 2017

I would consider myself a pretty well-seasoned traveller but when it comes to packing for my trip I always either under pack or more often, over pack. Quite often my travels [...]

Travel – the best gift ever

November 30, 2016

It was like Christmas arriving early when I received the third edition of Lonely Planet’s internationally bestselling landmark title, The Travel Book. Featuring every [...]

Planning a trip in 2017?

November 4, 2016

Global travel authority Lonely Planet has just unveiled its 12th annual collection of the world’s best trends, destinations, journeys & experiences for the year [...]

Gastronomic tour of the world

October 5, 2016

With gastronomic tourism booming it’s easy to believe that food is one of the key ways in which we experience a place when travelling. Lonely Planet has now scoured the [...]

Think you have seen it all? Think again!

September 8, 2016

I will admit that I am a USA junkie – it’s undeniably true. I take any opportunity to jump on-board a plane and travel the 14 hours it takes to get there. From Australia [...]

Care for an Antarctic expedition?

August 15, 2016

Heading to somewhere a little bit further than ‘off the beaten track’, such as the Antarctic, requires lots of professional help and information, and that’s exactly [...]

The Last Wild Trout

August 1, 2016

Fishing means many different things to many different people – passion, camaraderie, time to reflect in peace and quiet, a challenge to beat one of nature’s wild [...]

Hang Fire Cooking

May 31, 2016

Two Celtic girls, working in London, travel the USA in search of the best BBQs. It sounds like the start of a joke, but it’s not. Samantha Evans and Shauna Guinn ditched [...]

Ultimate Wildlife Destinations

May 31, 2016

In a world where bucket list activities and once-in-a-lifetime experiences are more possible than ever before, it is the wilds of the natural kingdom and its majestic and [...]

What you need to know about the Zika virus

February 17, 2016

We have been hearing a lot about the Zika virus but is it a lot of hype or is there reason to be concerned? According to the World Health Organization, the Zika virus is an [...]

Be RFID safe

February 3, 2016

In Australia, we have become used to heightening our awareness of safety when we travel overseas, but it is now a very sad that we are advised to heighten that awareness in [...]

One gift, endless possibilities

December 11, 2015

Toronto, Canada: If you are looking for a different kind of gift this Christmas then consider a Four Seasons Gift Card. The gift cards are redeemable for overnight stays, [...]

How to keep your valuables safe overseas

December 9, 2015

As Australians enter the holiday season, many will be looking forward to trips to see family and friends, or overseas holidays filled with fun and relaxation. However the [...]

Ride and Seek Vietnam

November 18, 2015

Ho Chi Minh City, Vietnam: Around 12 hours flying time, and approximately 6,703 kilometres from Melbourne, Australia, you will find Ho Chi Minh City, Vietnam. If you are [...]

Island getaway – Part one

August 7, 2015

Words: Carol Sheridan. Photos: Darren House. Beautiful blue skies, magnificent scenery, friendly people, pure air, pristine water and amazing produce. I have just returned [...]