Mild Rover: Go your own way

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Voyage to remote Solomons and Papua New Guinea 

if you like to rove mildly off the beaten track without the accompanying mishaps and lack of comfort, then Cruise Traveller has a very...

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Blood Moon and the best (budget) hotel in Saigon

I’m just back from Saigon, where I was finishing my next James Dunbar novel, with a lot of stories to tell.  And in case...

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Ski suites and fine dining in Chatrium Niseko Japan

THE DEAL: Stay and ski five nights from A$1,999 /suite, valued up to A$4,545 a cool saving of 56% THE APPEAL: Glide through some of...

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On a roll for a bag I really don’t need

Ok, I have to admit it, I’m a luggage junkie.  If I’d had a criminal career, it would have been as a bag man. ...

Bag with everything is a bit too much

I like good design and a love a bag – whether it’s a duffle bag, shoulder bag, day pack or wheelie carry-on … I’m...

If you want to get ahead, get a (good) hat

I can’t remember when I bought my first Tilley hat.  I was looking for a wide-brimmed hat for shade and found this titfer that...

Wheelie convenient – backpacks that take a load off

It's great when your carry-on bag has wheels, making that last minute sprit for the plane just a bit quicker. But when you get off...

The hidden secrets of smart packing

Whether you’re travelling for business or pleasure, you’ll always need to deal with the sometimes-daunting task of packing your suitcase. Travel writer Elizabeth Pratt provides...

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Jimmy, the editor of this website, has written 15 books, including two on the Tunnel Rats of Cu Chi in Vietnam.  His experiences in...

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