The slow travel trend can seem a little daunting and inaccessible at first. On the contrary, slowing down offers many opportunities to save. For those interested, we’ve broken down the savings you can expect from a holiday that finds pleasure in leisure.
Read moreOne of the best things about travel is how it can bring the world closer, connect cultures and highlight just how much more we have in common than we may have realised. When heading abroad we like to find a tour or activity that will bring us in contact with locals and introduce us to a side of the country we may not otherwise have noticed. Here you'll find a few ideas as to how you can pull back the veil and discover the rich stories beneath.
Read moreWhen heading somewhere new, we always try to dedicate a day or two to directionless exploration. Setting off in the morning, we'll follow the streets, peer into shop windows and people watch from local cafes. We'll try unusual street foods and chat to locals, spend time getting lost and learning our way. Here are some of our favourite destinations cities to discover on foot.
Read moreChecking out from daily life, holidays are about rejuvenation. We head away to release built-up stress, to seek a change of scene and learn from unfamiliar experiences. Slow travel is about opting for indepth experiences rather than hitting the most sights; it's about getting to know new cultures and learning their perspective. When slowing down we avoid travel fatigue, we foster rich memories and we actually get the chance to relax and simply do nothing at all.
Read moreBoasting stunning resorts, vast beaches and a unique city beat, Honolulu has a lot to offer the first time visitor. However if you've been before, or are planning on staying longer than a week, you'll understand the urge to move beyond the cocktail bar and discover the Honolulu that has so many locals enchanted. Here we've compiled a short guide to our favourite not-so-touristy haunts in this tropical capital.
Read moreDive beneath the picture perfect beach holiday to find a world of natural wonders, diverse culture and incredible food. We've brought together a few of our favourite holiday destinations and the unique attractions that offer an exciting, remarkably different perspective of familiar holiday haunts.
Read more2017 was dubbed the International Year of Sustainable Tourism, but now it's over, what have we learnt and how can we ensure that this is a trend that's here to stay? Read on for just some of the things you and your travel companions can do next time you head on holiday.
Read moreAs the cold snap descends and school holidays near, it’s only natural to start thinking of warmer pastures. While still a few weeks away yet, we like to book our winter escape early so as to provide a little motivation through the darker days. It’s in those moments that your feet first touch the cold morning tiles, or you head to work in wet mist only to return under darkness, that a pre-planned Vitamin C break becomes a symbol of resilience and strength. Here we’ve compiled a little list of the sultry destinations that caught our attention this year; now it’s just a matter of counting down.
Read moreIt's one of those dreams that often remains just that, a dream. Sell everything, pack up and head out into the world. When kids come along, that dream just floats a little further beyond reach. In reality, could you keep moving in perpetuity? For families with a dream to escape (if even for a weekend), this is the place to start.
Read moreDespite the tour buses which power through the nearly five hour drive from Melbourne to the 12 Apostles in an afternoon, the Great Ocean Road is best experienced over a number of days (or weeks if you can spare it). Sheer cliffs overlook the expansive, brilliant blue Bass Strait with each turn bringing yet another spectacular view.
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