Outback Odyssey: The Top End’s Swimming Spots
Andrew Mevissen Waves of Australians are now shunning concrete and chlorine for wilderness and waterfalls when taking a dip. Here are seven of the best wild swimming spots in the Top End of the NT. Southern Rockhole, Nitmiluk National Park, Katherine - A beautiful...
Melbourne: the edgy city filled with culture
Isabella Ross The Destinations: When in the city there are 4 iconic locations that should be on the top of every tourist’s list. St Paul’s Cathedral is on the agenda, regardless if you are religious, given the building itself is such a work of architectural art....
Say Aloha to Hawaii
Isabella Ross A bustling city with rich culture, Honolulu Hawaii is a destination of tropical glamour. Marketed to all walks of life, this oceanic paradise is idyllic for families, seniors, backpackers and even honeymooners. With the island being home to some of the...
Explore Australia’s best oceanic attractions
Isabella Ross With countless beaches and exotic reefs to explore across the Australian coast, there is no question that we are home to some of the world’s best coastal and oceanic delights. By exploring all that our country’s coast has to offer it is definite that all...
AROUND THE WORLD WITH STEVE PLAIN
Hanna Moore It was when Steve Plain was lying in a hospital bed with a broken neck after being thrown around Cottesloe beach in Western Australia on that fateful day in 2014 that the idea for Project 7in4 was born. Steve spoke to Sydney Observer having recently...
ESCAPE TO IOS
Natalie Di Paola As winter approaches, many may find themselves eager to escape the cold. Ios is one of the Cyclades Islands in Greece. It's sandy white beaches and rich history make it an interesting and perfect getaway from the cold. Things to do: Beaches It...
VISIT CAIRNS
Tina Wu Humidity will be the first thing you notice in Cairns, followed by the gorgeous mountain ranges that seem to surround you on all sides. Take a look around the sleepy home of the Great Barrier Reef before rolling your luggage out of the airport, ready for a...
BANFF NATIONAL PARK: A NOT SO TROPICAL GETAWAY
Brooke Fryer Who needs the tropics when you have one of the most fascinating places in the world located in the heart of a national park? Banff is hidden within the Canadian Rockies in the provenance of Alberta. Only a four-hour drive from Edmonton, tourists will...
5 Summer Vacation Ideas for Families
Natalie Di Paola The summer holidays are a great time for families to kick back and spend some quality time together. Here are five holiday options that can be enjoyed right here in Australia. 1. Gold Coast, Queensland It's almost a tradition among Aussie families to...
VOLUNTEERING OVERSEAS: Rise in ‘voluntourism’ industry leads to a culture of exploitation
Tina Wu Despite the fact that many Australians are taking part in volunteering overseas, it is becoming increasingly more risky to do so ethically. Known as “voluntourism”, this particular activity has become increasingly popular in recent years, particularly for...
Visit Marrakesh
Brooke Fryer The fast paced city of Marrakesh welcomes a wide range of diversity into its chaotic yet orderly streets. The city is crammed with clay-pastel washed buildings formed to create endless mazes of souqs, food stalls and spice markets. Each turn holds...
Catriona Rowntree: Australia’s Most Travelled Woman
Hanna Moore “I was on the road for about 42 weeks of the year, and loving every minute of it.” Born on Sydney’s North Shore, Catriona Rowntree still calls East Lindfield home. But after 21 years (and counting) on the hit travel show Getaway, Catriona now spends most...