Travel destinations around the world captured in creative travel features for your reading pleasure.
An hour and a half drive out of Beijing city, I reach the foot of the Great Wall of China, just as the heavens opened and the rain fell. I was determined to climb the Wall, so it was on with the rain poncho and up toward the many stairs
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Stepping off the plane in Beijing, China I am greeted with a sense of conflict. The old world meets new. It’s antique yet up-to-the-minute. The architecture holds history of an era past, mixed with space-aged buildings. Chinatours.com operate on the ground in China and offer English speaking guides to help you
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Nestled away from the bustling vibrant streets of Siem Reap in a tranquil tropical setting is the intimate Khmer-style hotel, La Résidence d'Angkor. In keeping with its Orient Express brand, the property offers the unique experience of an inspiring journey, travelling beyond the boundaries of the expected. La Résidence d'Angkor is
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A perfect setting from the moment you arrive, the Sunshine Coast boasts 13 beaches stretching over 100 kilometres of pristine sand. This playground offers fun for the whole family, young and old alike making it the perfect setting for that seaside escape. Beaches here entice you to unwind and do as
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I am a beach girl. I like the feel of the sand between my feet, the warmth of the sun and the rolling waves. So a visit to the snow at Falls Creek for a few nights was an idea that excited me. Foreign to me in all senses, I had
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Well it's not quite South African for ostrich, but it may as well be as it is the ostrich capital of the world. The largest town in the Little Karoo region, Oudstshoorn is located in the Western Cape province in South Africa. My journey in Oudstorn will take me exploring the
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De Rust, meaning 'place of rest', is located a scenic one hour drive from George in South Africa's Western Cape. A part of the iconic Garden Route that stretches approximately 500 kilometres from Cape Town to Plettenberg Bay, De Rust is a unique little town in an area the locals
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A silence falls over the day, an earthy scent mixes on the cool morning air and I sense a familiar calm. It’s time to venture into the South African bush. My next few days are spent at Buffelsdrift Game Lodge, just off the famous Route 62 known as the Garden
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Located in the South Pacific Ocean, the island paradise of Fiji is made up from 322 islands (of which 106 are inhabited) and 522 smaller islets. Viti Levu, the largest island in Fiji, is where my journey into Fiji begins. Checking into the Fiji Beach Resort and Spa, the mood is relaxed
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The experience Arriving at Neilspruit Airport near Kruger National Park a sense of excitement engulfs my body as I am back in the South African bush. Having travelled to the bush many times, I knew what I was in for regarding the wildlife, early morning game drives and warm evening sundowners.
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DESTINATION REVIEW: Sun City Sun City is a luxury casino and resort, near the city of Rustenburg in the North West Province of South Africa. It is situated about two hours' drive from Johannesburg and borders the Pilanesberg Game Reserve. Developed by Sol Kerzner, the hotel magnate, it opened in 1979 in an
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609 McDonalds Road, Pokolbin NSW 2320, AUSTRALIA www.hermitagelodge.com.au It’s been just a short few hours’ drive from Sydney, the last of the sun has slipped away and the still of the night engulfs the Hunter Valley. I have arrived at Hermitage Lodge, nestled amongst 25 acres in the heart of Pokolbin in
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Hotel: WakaMaya Jl. Tanjung 41, Sanur Bali - Indonesia www.wakamaya.com Location: Located 20 minutes drive from Ngurah Rai International Airport and just 5 minutes drive to Sanur centre. Ubud is 35 minutes drive and Kuta a 15 minute drive. Service: Arriving into a hot, sticky and humid Bali late at night, to be
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