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Hike or cycle Otago Central Rail Trail in New Zealand

by Anne Betts | Jun 19, 2021 | New Zealand, Cycling Trips

For an exhilarating experience, hike or cycle Otago Central Rail Trail. Opened in 2000, New Zealand’s Original Great Ride is the 152-kilometre Otago Central Rail Trail. The pioneering ride follows the route of the former Otago Central branch railway from Clyde to...

Connect with a rich history by visiting a caravanserai on the ancient Silk Road in Türkiye

by Anne Betts | Jun 17, 2021 | Turkey

You won’t find Ağzıkarahan on any top destinations list. There are no tour buses, souvenir shops, or ticket booths. You might need to search for the caretaker to pay the modest entrance fee. These make visiting a caravanserai on the ancient Silk Road in Türkiye all...

Splurge on high tea at the Burj Al Arab Dubai

by Anne Betts | Jun 5, 2021 | Middle East, UAE

Updated June 5, 2021 Splurge on high tea at the Burj Al Arab Dubai if stepping inside the most luxurious hotel in the world is a must-do activity when visiting the city. Built on a specially created island 280 metres offshore, the distinctive sail-shaped silhouette of...

Hike or cycle Clutha Gold Trail in New Zealand

by Anne Betts | May 23, 2021 | New Zealand, Cycling Trips

Hike or cycle Clutha Gold Trail for an opportunity to connect with New Zealand’s gold-mining past. The Clutha Gold Trail connects with the Roxburgh Gorge Trail, two of New Zealand’s newer off-road trails for hikers and cyclists. Both follow the historic trails...

Charming terrace houses and vibrant street art in Melbourne

by Anne Betts | May 14, 2021 | Australia

There’s something to be said about enjoying architecture rooted in a country’s past. That was my experience in Melbourne, Australia. It was on a pleasant Sunday in March that I headed to the inner-Melbourne suburb of Fitzroy in search of charming terrace houses and...

The extraordinary wildlife of Alice Springs Desert Park

by Anne Betts | Apr 23, 2021 | Australia

The Alice Springs Desert Park shatters the illusion that the Red Centre is the dry, dead heart of the continent. The carefully constructed and curated conservation area at the base of the West MacDonnell Range hosts a wide range of fascinating animals in their natural...