Activities
The Backpacker
A sacred dessert pilgrimage
The Backpacker Some people prefer to conduct their sacred journey in a state of hardship, trekking countless miles. Me, I prefer a train trip and some ice-cream.
The Cruise Director
Expanding horizons: education on cruise ships
Sally Macmillan If you like the idea of using some time at sea for broadening your knowledge (rather than just your waistline), you can find an amazing variety of expert lecturers working on cruise ships across the...
Shore excursion
Shore excursion: Galapagos Islands
Bruce Godden ticks off a major wildlife sighting on his second cruise.
The Cruise Director
Time for some grown up fun
Sally Macmillan While cruising with kids can be lots of fun when it’s with your own beloved offspring, you don’t necessarily want to be surrounded by hordes of other people’s over-excited under-18s when you’re...
Shore excursion
Seeing the sights of St Petersburg
Jane E. Fraser Veteran cruiser Peter Bentley is impressed by the cultural sights of St Petersburg.
Europe
Europe's armada
New ships, itineraries and experiences make river cruising an unmissable holiday option, writes Brian Johnston.
New Zealand
Auckland adventure
Bravely putting all thought of high winds and flat vowels aside, Julie Power sallies forth across the ditch.
Australia
From our doorstep
Short getaways sailing in local waters are increasingly popular, writes Louise Goldsbury.
European cruises
From sea to key shores
Maiden voyages are a highlight of Europe's summer season, writes Louise Goldsbury.
Antarctica
Off to the Antarctic
Lynne Whiley Sydney's Liz Pope will spend the summer months at sea in Antarctica and South Georgia aboard the comfortable, ice-strengthened Polar Pioneer.
Australia
The new action on deck
Kids can have fun at sea, too, especially when adrift from their parents, writes Liam Oliver.
France
A Beaujolais vineyard to float your boat
Sally Macmillan Wine-tasting is a key reason to travel by river, writes Sally Macmillan.
USA
Just ask for Joe
Prohibition created them - but they have not died. Barry Divola explores New York's secret bars.
Cruise ship attractions
All aboard for bird's-eye view
Adventure on the high seas takes on new meaning next year, writes Louise Goldsbury.
Q&A;
Famous Flyer: Guy Grossi
Nina Karnikowski My last trip to Italy in June was nothing like I've ever experienced before.
Into the wild with child
Will three inner-city animals survive the Yosemite National Park? Barry Divola finds out.
Germany
Best of the (curry)wurst
Berlin has a street treat of currywurst not to be missed, writes Michelle Wranik.
Victoria
High on the hills
A hike in Alpine National Park takes in wildflowers and history, writes Melanie Ball.
Restaurants
I know this great little place ...
Simon Thomsen David Hawksworth's eponymous restaurant is regularly named Vancouver's best.
