Destinations Archives - Page 9 of 14

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...

Hike or cycle Roxburgh Gorge Trail in New Zealand

by Anne Betts | Apr 22, 2021 | New Zealand, Cycling Trips

Hike or cycle Roxburgh Gorge Trail in New Zealand, one of the country’s more recent additions to the vast network of off-road cycling trails. Because it joins the Clutha Gold Trail, both can be combined to create a two-day or three-day adventure following the...

Cycle Queenstown Trail for amazing scenery in New Zealand

by Anne Betts | Mar 17, 2021 | New Zealand

To enjoy some of New Zealand’s finest scenery, hike or cycle Queenstown Trail. Hailed as New Zealand’s most popular Great Ride, the off-road trails take cyclists and hikers from Queenstown to Gibbston via historic Arrowtown on a selection of full-day,...

Ethical animal tourism and our responsibilities as travellers

by Anne Betts | Mar 17, 2021 | Other Travel Tips, Morocco

Updated March 17, 2021 Occasionally in my travels, I’m forced to confront my attitudes towards animal welfare and tourism. Before a trip to Morocco, it had been relatively easy. I steered clear of zoos and avoided riding or handling any animal I perceived to be...

10 tips for exploring Dubai on the cheap

by Anne Betts | Mar 17, 2021 | Middle East

Updated March 17, 2021 I never expected to use “Dubai” and “cheap” in the same sentence. I figured exploring Dubai’s biggest, tallest, richest (and numerous other superlatives) required deep pockets. Not true. There are layers to Dubai that are interesting to uncover,...