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The Hidden Gems of Queensland's Coast
You may have heard of Whitsunday Island, Fraser Island or Airlie Beach, and these are all amazing places to visit on your trip to Queensland. But if you're after something a little less tourist-y, this is the trip for you. You don't need much - you can do this in a week, as long as you have a vehicle, somewhere to sleep (a tent will do) and a little patience. Google maps will help too!
By Nicole Lauren Blake9 years ago in Wander
Holiday Highlights 2017
In terms of travelling, 2017 has been an okay year for me. My main big holiday this year was the four day trip around Europe in July. I stayed at the Ibis hotel near Amsterdam Central Station and travelled around using the trains and buses and also by foot.
By Chloe Gilholy9 years ago in Wander
Review: Sofitel Hotel Corniche, Abu Dhabi
PackThePJs factored in a two-night stopover in Abu Dhabi on the way home from our recent holiday to the Maldives. This was easy to do as all our flights were on Etihad Airways. Using Booking.com we chose the Sofitel Hotel, on the Corniche, in Abu Dhabi. We’ve never stayed in Abu Dhabi before, so why did we choose this hotel? Well, the price was incredibly reasonable, it is rated 5 stars, and the family room we were offered was called the ‘Prestige Suite with Executive Lounge Access and Butler Service’. Hard not to be enticed, really!
By Tracey Kifford9 years ago in Wander
Love to Travel? Don't Live in the Midwest, U.S.A.
The Midwest of the United States is gorgeous. There's rolling hills, green and gold fields, and you can see for miles around. We have attractions like Chicago, the Badlands, and Mount Rushmore. Other than that, though, we're pretty lacking in excitement.
By Lexi Jennings9 years ago in Wander
A Definitive Guide to Inter-Railing
There are but a few experiences in the world similar to inter-railing. When and where you travel, the choice is completely in your hands; cross the borders between many exotic countries and destinations, pace yourself and find spots of pure relaxation—or do both in equal measure. Its praises cannot be sung enough, but with anything involved in a trip of this scope and size, there's plenty of information to be absorbed beforehand.
By Uly Spitts9 years ago in Wander
Secret Canyon Trail
Lightening clashes with millions of jewel stars dotting the onyx night. With each flash the sky pales a white-yellow. Moments later the slowly creeping night clouds would groan so loudly the sound echoes off the red rock canyon. The storm remains flashing on all sides of the scarred earth, still hours yet to climb over the muli-colored mountains and encompass the valley. The night sky goes deep before us in our pocket of clearness, miles from any light pollution. From mysterious night to pale lightening, the stars battle for their majesty only to be blocked out moments later by a more brilliant flash of light.
By Monika Olesen9 years ago in Wander
10 Myths About Siberia and Why We Should Move There
When we think of "Siberia," most people form a false impression of the place. Many of us would imagine Siberia as a bitterly cold, desolate wasteland, inhabited only by prisoners exiled by Russian tsars for treason or by the Soviet government for being a bit of a nuisance. But in reality, this huge Russian territory, 13-million square kilometres in size, is among the most beautiful, diverse and interesting regions anywhere on earth. Whether you intend to pay a fleeting visit or settle there and morph into the background, at least you will be able to tell the difference between fact and fiction. Let us discover why this awesome location remains so unknown and shrouded in mystery.
By Marcus Gosling9 years ago in Wander
Why You Should Make Iran Your Next Travel Destination
Last year, I was fortunate enough to undertake a 15 day tour of Iran. 1. It is rich with culture. There are so many art galleries, botanical gardens, tombs, museums, and mosques to explore it is not funny. You will NOT get bored in Iran, and I even think you would need several months to really explore all of the culture and richness the country has to offer.
By Archie Swenson9 years ago in Wander
A Bite of the Big Apple
I wrote this back in March 2001 as part of a University application, after my brother and I visited New York for the first time. With today being what it is, and there being so much negativity surrounding New York today, I thought I'd share some of my happy memories of visiting my favourite place in the world.
By Mark Williams9 years ago in Wander
