Travel News

Asian destinations opening up post-covid

Restrictions on travel to two of our most popular S.E. Asia destinations have been eased with the announcement of flights being resumed to Vietnam...

Very best of Vietnam… with sights you’ve never seen

My co-pilot on this project Sue Williams and I both travel a lot and love it but we don't travel together as often as...

Set In Scotland: From Harry Potter to Outlander

Many years ago I wrote a piece for the Sydney Morning Herald travel pages about “set-jetting” – a then relatively new trend where travellers...

When in Rome … roam by scooter

There are so many places and activities in Italy and especially Rome that have the word "iconic" attached to them that the word is...

Save $800 on whirlwind tour of Europe

See the world while it's still there, is our philosophy on MildRover. And we've come across this tour that will take you across most...

Georgia on my mind… by motorbike

“How did you know it was me?” I laughed when the man-mountain approached me at the airport in the Georgian capital of Tbilisi. “Your...

CRUISE

Music, words and art on board for Antarctica

When you travel, it's not just where you go, it's who you go with. And if sailing to Antarctica wasn't attraction enough, how...

Sail, ski and skate in Alaska … in the Northern winter

The spectacular scenery of Alaska attracts many cruise ships in summer but in 2024, nature lovers can join the first-ever winter cruises to Alaska...

Sail round Australia like royalty and save a fortune

In just over a month, Cunard line’s iconic Queen Elizabeth returns to Australian shores for the first time since early 2020. Fremantle in WA...

REVIEWS

CitizenM: Quirky, funky, fun and comfy

To say CitizenM hotels are quirky could be the understatement of any travel article. Huge beds that take up half the room, shower and bathroom...

Lose yourself in the amazing Amatara wellness resort

The resort is high on a cliff face over the ocean at tranquil Cape Panwa, 30 minutes’ drive from the busyness of downtown Phuket, and just...

Como Halkin – luxxy London hotel has an unusual history

4.5 / 5 stars THE LOCATION  When the letter comes that you’re being awarded a knighthood, this is the hotel to stay. Only...

AMAZING PLACES

Cambodia’s unique floating, glamping eco-resort

Sometimes when we are looking around for stories, we come across resorts or destinations that simply make us go “wow!’. This week we chanced upon...

Here be dragons: 10 classic castles you can visit

There’s something about ancient forts and castles that stirs our imagination, transporting us back to more heroic times. The launch of House of the Dragons,...

Scotland’s eBike safaris, wellness and wolves

With Scotland having dropped all Covid restrictions, its tourist industry is breathing fresh air into the bagpipes and giving the porridge a good stir...

Hiking to Loch Ness – monster optional

Not a lot of people know this – and that includes many Scots themselves - but there is a canal that runs from the...

Bali food: Sublime to ridiculous

Last week Sue and I headed off to Bali, escaping post-covid blues and, we hoped, staying one step ahead of Foot and Mouth Disease. We...

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