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In the archives section you will find a selection of articles from previous issues of our magazine.

Winter 2009

Cruising the historic Murray River
River cruising has never been more popular or more affordable. Don’t miss one of the great river journeys of the world – in our own backyard. Bev Malzard reports Read the full story ...

Aboard The Royal Scotsman luxury train
Historic, romantic and unashamedly elegant, the Royal Scotsman is a locomotive to write home about! Sally Hammond feasts on every experience the train has to offer. Read the full story ...

Autumn 2009

Brunei for adventure
The green heart of Borneo is a rich, untapped natural resource for the adventurous traveller and Brunei’s pristine rainforests make up a large chunk of the country. Read the full story ...

Norway's fjords
Pristine, picture-postcard Norway with its staggeringly beautiful scenery is one of the great destinations on the globe. Bev Malzard is wild about Norge nature. Read the full story ...

Summer 2008/2009

Adventure traveller wins 2008 Get Up & Go Award
Brian Eldridge is the winner of the 2008 Get Up & Go Award for Australia’s most adventurous traveller. A quiet, modest man, Brian found that when you are made redundant from your job life doesn’t always take a downward turn. He began the ‘time of his life’ with his wife as they discovered the adventure of volunteering combined with travel. Read the full story ...

From Istanbul to Bodrum: Highlights of Turkey
Mixing the ancient with the new, history with heritage and its connection to Australia, Turkey is one of the most fascinating countries to visit. Trisha Welsh reports Read the full story ...

Winter 2008

Winter wonderland
Riding the rails and surrounded by rugged countryside covered in snow and a million Christmas trees, plus a view to the top of the mighty Canadian Rockies – nothing could be finer. Bev Malzard reports Read the full story ...

Winter in Rome
Susan Hall finds that winter in the Eternal City has its attractions. It is not as crowded or as busy as other seasons and the sun still shines on outdoor cafes in beautiful piazzas. Read the full story ...

Autumn 2008

Paris for beginners
See Paris without entering the Louvre? Along with this heretical suggestion, Brian Johnson has some great advice for the first-time visitor to this beautiful city. Read the full story ...

A natural beauty
Europe’s hidden gem has caught the eye of discerning travellers who want compact, cool, culture and charm. Slovenia fits the bill beautifully, as Brian Johnson discovered.
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Summer 2007/2008

Chinese banquet
With three friends at her side, Margaret Smith took her first bite of China and tasted the spice and texture of this historic and exciting country. Read the full story ...

A musical odyssey
A gang of greying Richard Wagner groupies followed in the footsteps of the 19th century composer, stopping in European cities that sing with style, culture and history. Jan Bowen reports
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Spring 2007

'Coo-ee – come on over'
Next year is the 93rd anniversary of the Anzac military landing at Gallipoli. Australian travellers will head for the infamous beach and further on to the Western Front Read the full story ...

Poets’ corner
The inspirational, beautiful Lake District of England has produced some of England's finest artists and poets. Bev Malzard takes a literary look at three of the district's finest. Read the full story ...



 

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