While the Northern Hemisphere basks in the heat of summer, adventure-seekers and snow lovers know there’s another way to experience the season: by heading south for a winter escape. Thanks to the world’s...

When planning a trip to Australia, travelers often focus on the continent's bustling southeast, home to Sydney and Melbourne. However, if you're looking for something equally captivating, and a little more...

As travelers increasingly seek enriching experiences that blend recreation with culture and sustainability, various global destinations are rising to the occasion in an effort to attract tourism. These locales...

Originally a British celebration, Boxing Day has spread across the globe and picked up more than a few traditions along the way. From Africa to Australia, the day after Christmas is marked by charity,...

Most travelers to Australia may have overlooked Perth, the fourth largest city in the country and the capital of Western Australia (WA). The large modern city, which you can get to via plenty of cheap flight...

Sydney is the largest city in Australia and one of the most cosmopolitan places in the world. With sunny skies, temperate climes, affluent restaurants, chic nightlife, and scenic harbors, the city offers the...

As an Aussie living in the United States, I am often confronted by the misconceptions about Australia and its people. I’ve certainly heard them all, from killer wildlife to the cherished pastime of comparing...

Traveling to Australia but concerned about the wildlife or worried you might get socked by a wild kangaroo? Well, you can put those nerves to rest, Mate, because we're about to prove that the Land Down Under...

The rivalry between these two cities is fierce. So fierce, in fact, that Canberra was declared to be the country's capital city in 1913 just to avoid starting an all-out intercity war (as legend has it). On...

Okay, so there's not an aquarium on Antarctica. But we do have seven aquariums on here - that should be enough for you all, right? In celebration of the widespread success of Finding Dory (is anyone really...

Here's a reason to travel that's going to get your blood a-pumping and your heart a-racing -- biking around the world! The record-breaking time is about seven months (195 days and six hours, to be exact) to...

It’s 3:00 am and my daughter is screaming. The plane is completely dark—except for the small, dull lights on the floors and the occasional reading lamp. Everyone around us is sleeping (or attempting to...

There are places where a group of adults with no kids can feel a little out of place. Bouncy houses for one, Chuck E Cheese, playgrounds, and oftentimes — zoos. On our recent trip down under, seeing...