Java is one of the most beautiful and spectacular Indonesian archipelago islands, consisting of around 18,000 islands. It is often called the garden of Indonesia. Apart from rice and the regularly cultivated crops and vegetables, sugar cane is grown widely in the east and central parts, and coffee in the high country. Java offers everything …
Did the Dinosaurs stampede at Lark Quarry? Or did they take the train? It’s hard to imagine Outback Queensland as an inland sea surrounded by lush steamy forests of Cycads, Ferns and oversized Lichens. It’s equally hard to imagine giant lumbering dinosaurs herding across the landscape with vicious carnivorous Theropods hot on their heels and …
Special heritage steam trains are keeping the golden age of rail travel alive and well in a variety of locations in South Australia. Many of these trains run on semi-regular timetables on isolated branch lines, however, the ideal way to explore them in one go is to jump onboard a Railway Adventure tour of South …
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Playing trains – SOUTH AUSTRALIA’S hidden gems Read More »
Tell us a bit about yourself? Originally from Sydney, but a resident of the Albury area in southern NSW for the past 30 years. In between, I’ve lived in South Africa, Canada, various stints in Tasmania, and a number of places around rural NSW including Menindee, and Mudgee, where I first bumped into Scott McGregor. …
Heritage Train Tour Leaders Q & A with Graeme Hind Read More »
INNOVATION, INSPIRATION, AND INTRIGUE MARITIME STRENGTH Britain’s empire was built on its naval strength, ruling the waves and the continents through mastery of the sea by sail and steam. Naval victories allowed the merchant fleets to feed the Industrial Revolution, which in turn depended on the Railway to drive its progress. HMS Victory Warship, Portsmouth …
ICONS OF ENGLAND AND WALES – INNOVATION, INSPIRATION, AND INTRIGUE Read More »
Travel from Buenos Aires to Lima is a famed long-distance journey worthy to be on the bucket list of any traveller. In the ’60s and ’70s, the journey was a classic hippie itinerary because no other trip in South America offers such a variety of cultural and natural highlights. La Boca – Buenos Aires, Argentina …
A Classic South American Tour: Journey from Buenos Aires to Lima Read More »
Tell us a bit about yourself? I live on the beautiful South Coast of New South Wales and have been in travel and tourism for most of my life. I owned and operated my own coach companies, travel agencies and tour businesses at different times. These days I own Guidepost Tours & Travel, an online …
Heritage Train Tour Leaders Q & A with Bob Daniel Read More »
UNESCO-listed mountain Railways of India The scenic and breathtaking mountain railways of India not only connect rural India and modern India but also offer explorers an unmatched travel experience in craggy mountainous terrain. From the Kangra Valley Railway in the north to the steam-driven Nilgiri Mountain Railway in the south, all these trains run on …
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Tell us a bit about yourself? Barbara: I live at the top of the Blue Mountains and love the fresh air and quieter lifestyle. I also appreciate the fact that while being the gateway to the west it is only 2 hours to travel east to the city. I’ve always enjoyed meeting new people and have …
Heritage Train Tour Leaders Q & A’s with Barbara and Duncan Wass Read More »
If you’ve been there already, you’ll know culinary passion runs deep, with Mudgee now a household name among foodies across Australia. For those yet to visit, read on because we have 10 reasons why you must round up your friends for the perfect weekend getaway. Not exactly sure where the Mudgee Region is? It’s closer …
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