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Malaysia - Fraser's Hill
Fraser's Hill is about 100km from the capital, Kuala Lumpur, an eco-destination that with varied
heritage trails into the forest, hilly lodges, plus waterfalls and
colonial-styled buildings that give Fraser’s Hill its pet
name - Little
England. As well as beautiful tropical forest, it's also a bird watching paradise. Full Story. |
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India - Himalayan Spa Travel tales from India often recount
"the chaotic transport and road
systems, the infectious spirituality, the poverty and the overwhelming
crush of humanity" writes Roderick Eime. But as he and his wife
discovered in the Himilayan mountains, there's also a polarising array
of places to stay, from stinky shacks in Kedarnath to luxury spas in Ananda. Full Story. |
China - Beijing After
conquering the Great Wall of China and breaching the Forbidden City,
Rod Eime explains that the home of the 2008 Olympic Games has been
transformed. "Beijing seemed supermodern and highly developed, with only patches of
history still shining through". But for all it's modernity, the past is ever present in Beijing. Full Story. |
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Australia - Byron Bay Resort & Spa There was a huge outcry when plans got underway to develop the $45 million Byron resort complex in
the eclectic seaside town of Byron Bay on the New South Wales North
Coast.
But some years on and the locals - not to mention guests - are very
impressed with how its been integrated with the natural
environment. Full Story. |
Global - Sustainable Tourism Luxury
resorts being developed around the Pacific Islands and in places like
the Maldives could be completely underwater in a few decades time if
the effects of global warming increase. The idea of eco tourism and
'green' luxury resorts that do not adversely impact the environment are
becoming more and more popular with tourists. Full Story. |
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Laos - Kingfisher Eco Lodge If location is key, then Kingfisher
is already onto something. It sits at the edge of Khiat Ngong village,
overlooking the untouched wetlands in the 24,000-kilometre square Xe
Pian National Park in Southern Laos, one of the most important
biodiversity areas in Indochina and known for its large mammals and
rare water birds. Full Story. |
Spain - Beyond Dali Figueres has a feel and style all of it’s own and sees no need to demur
to its better known neighbours, Girona and Barcelona, further south.
It's prospering and confident and it shows in shops, restaurants and in
the faces of the business people hurrying by. Full Story. |
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Europe - Around the World with Cunard Such
is the allure of adventure and exploration that today, nearly five
hundred years later, the thrill of a journey around the world by sea is
just as intoxicating and exciting as it was then. The great ocean
voyages are the ones that have defined us as a race and a species. Full Story. |
Malaysia - International Gourmet Festival If
you enjoy traditional Malaysian cuisine, then you may have found your
raison d'être come November. Mallika Naguran writes that traditionally
prepared and cooked Malaysian cuisine is not only delicious, but also
far better for planet Earth. Full Story. |
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Australia - Luna Park Sydney With
some of the best views of the Sydney Harbour, Luna Park Sydney not
only offers great panoramic vistas but also some of the coolest theme
park rides in Australia. As Richard Moore discovered, it's also an
historical landmark which opened its gates on the 4th of October, 1935. Full Story. |
Hong Kong - Asia's Famous Island City Nestled
between the water and the hills, the city of Hong Kong and surrounding
areas of Kowloon have played a huge part in Asia's history, economy,
and culture. Rod Eime took in the sights, sounds and smells of the
former British colony and discovered a bright and brassy city with a
long and colourful history. Full Story. |
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Scotland - Whisky Galore Whisky
is simple to make. Just water, grain and yeast. It’s the way the
ingredients are put together that makes it special. Jeremy Torr visits
Speyside, home of the finest malts, to learn the language of whisky. Full Story. |
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New Zealand - A Night In Auckland
For a population of 1.3 million, Aucklanders are spoilt for choice when
it comes to pubs, bars, and drinking establishments in general. As Lydia Horrex discovers, it's a one stop shop for fun! Full Story.
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Egypt - Sharm El Sheikh
Located
on the edge of the Red Sea, Sharm El Sheikh is one of Egypt's most
sought-after beachside resorts. As Lydia Horrex discovered, the scenery
is quite spectacular with deserts and moutains in one
direction and the idyllic bays, beaches and coral reefs of the Red Sea
in the other. Full Story. |
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Africa - Madagascar
Rod Eime explains that when the vast island of Madagascar wrenched itself free from the mighty
Gondwanaland tens of millions of years ago, it took with it a veritable
Noah's Ark of plant and animal species, and established itself as a
unique ecosystem that remains so to this day. Full Story.
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Australia - Dreamworld
As
Australia's premier theme park, does Dreamworld live up to
expectations? William Barker spent a mild Monday at the Gold Coast
theme park, rating the best five rides. This included a
stomach-churning ride called 'The Claw' which scored four out of five
on the 'thrill factor', but the Cyclone rollercoaster didn't rate so
well. Full Story. |
New Zealand - Auckland SkyCity It
towers over Auckland’s skyline, it is the tallest building
in the Southern hemisphere you can sky dive off the top of it for
NZ$170. It is the Sky Tower, part of the SkyCity complex in downtown
Auckland and as Lydia Horrex discovered it's a self-contained world. Full Article. |
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The Caribbean - Tortola Island
Wistful treasure hunters will find more than
enough to satiate their appetites in the beautiful Caribbean, and as
Paul Pickering discovered, they also like to party in the Caribbean!
Tortola Island is the destination, and travel is strictly by boat. Full Story.
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Egypt - Luxor: A Step Back In Time Luxor has a population of over 440,000 people and is spilt into three
main areas – Luxor city, the West Bank, and Karnak to the north.
Dividing the East and West Bank stands the River Nile. The world’s longest river was obviously a precious and
limited resource for the locals. Full Article |
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Laos - Two-Wheeled Adventures
Despite
all the horror stories that depict the South East
Asian country of Laos as one of the most dangerous places on
Earth, Feann Torr from the Motoring Channel thought it'd be interesting to
explore the communist nation on the back of a dirt bike. He writes about
his journey from the
back of a Honda XR250: "There
is no railroad system, telecommunications are fairly limited, and even
the road system is relatively primitive. The perfect
place for a mid-year
getaway!" Full Story. |
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New
Zealand Travel Stories
Our roaming travel writers have written so
many descriptive stories on the Land of the Long White Cloud that we've
dedicated an entire area to the Commonwealth country. Herein you'll
find travel stories from both the North and South islands. Recent
articles: Orakei Korako; Napier; NZ Wind Farms. NZ Index.
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