Australia

Like the grand old lady, she is, The Carrington Hotel sits majestically, a crowning figure, high above every other structure in the famous Blue Mountains town, Katoomba. In 2023, she turns 140 years, NSW’s oldest surviving resort hotel, continuing to turn heads as she has for much of her...

The Hawkesbury River settlement of Windsor may not have a castle of the splendour of England’s royal Windsor fortress, but its colonial history carries much weight in the shaping of the colony of NSW. Whether you are interested in its European pioneering history or just want to shop for locally...

Launceston, or ‘Lonnie’ as known by the locals, is Tasmania’s second-largest city packed full of heritage, art galleries and museums. Surrounded by fabulous food and wine areas, the city offers a perfect combination of local delights to discover. It's also a good place to base yourself for easy day...

Daylesford is far from a secret destination. Each year more than 1.5 million visitors are wined, dined, pampered, enlightened, cleansed and rejuvenated in the spa capital of Australia. Just 80 mins drive from Melbourne, even if you’re a Daylesford tragic (like me), it’s impossible to see and do everything...

You may be surprised to discover that Goulburn is Australia's first inland city. As a historic city with a legacy of imposing cathedrals and grand buildings, there are some really interesting things to do in Goulburn.  For a long time, Goulburn has hidden beneath its reputation as an agricultural centre...

Along with the Great Barrier Reef, the Baxter Cliffs, Uluru and the Twelve Apostles, the Pink Lakes of Western Australia are places you simply must add to your Australia bucket list. As natural wonders go, it is hard to beat a pink lake, which is both extraordinary in its...