Your Touring Guide
17 July, 2018
Why You Will Love Autumn in JapanWhen you think about the foliage in Japan, you’d be forgiven for immediately picturing the cherry blossoms in springtime. You’ve no doubt seen the delicate pink blooms dotted over postcards and your friends’ holiday snaps. While there are plenty of reasons to chase the cherry blossom season in...
14 July, 2018
10 Reasons to Take a Guided TourGuided tours offer hand-crafted itineraries, authentic experiences, safety and security, value for money, flexibility and guidance, and the opportunity to share it all with likeminded companions. With so many operators and itineraries to choose from, there truly is a tour for everyone. Here...
14 July, 2018
Natasha Takes the Backroads of Southern ItalyI grew up in a tiny town where the only main street is about 200m long, the road out to my farm is mostly just one-lane, and it’s natural to wave at every car you pass as you rattle off onto the gravel curb. Safe to say, getting off the beaten track with Back-Roads was right up my alley! I...
13 July, 2018
Touring Europe with ChildrenFamily travel is about re-connecting, having fun, exploring, relaxing and memory building. It’s also about logistics, planning, excitement and challenges. Each family member brings their individual interests, energy levels, appetite for the new, change in routine and taste for different foods....
10 July, 2018
10 Things You Should Know about Touring Europe in WinterOnce or twice in your lifetime you need to experience a European winter. There is a romance to the season that floats snow to the ground, creates moody afternoons lit by ornate street lamps, where every indoor environment is toasty warm in cities and villages built for the cold. There are less...
10 July, 2018
A Guide to Touring Europe for BeginnersPlanning your first tour to Europe can be completely overwhelming. The first big hurdle is choosing where to go, and simply deciding on “Europe” doesn’t get you there! Every corner of this magnificent continent offers something different – a unique culture, a varied history, distinct cuisines...
10 July, 2018
7 Tips for Travelling Europe SoloIf Europe is on your list but your partner can’t get the time off, your friends haven’t caught the travel bug yet, or your family hasn’t decided on the next family vacation, then why not go it solo? Travelling solo can be liberating and enriching, and Europe is the perfect place to do it....
10 July, 2018
The Best Time to See the Cherry Blossoms in JapanJapan is beautiful regardless of season, but there is something special about seeing the countryside and cityscapes awash with pastel pink. The best time to catch the cherry blossoms in Japan depends on the weather and where you are visiting, however, the blooms usually peak between late March...
04 July, 2018
Take a Tour to the Passion Play at Oberammergau in 2020The Oberammergau Passion Play is performed every decade in the years ending in zero. There have been some exceptions to this, but the 42nd staging of the Passion Play is scheduled for 2020. Select from over 15 trips that take in Europe and Oberammergau offered by operators such as Trafalgar,...
03 July, 2018
5 Budget Trips through Eastern EuropeMuch of Eastern Europe is less-travelled than its Western counterparts, often meaning fewer crowds and a bit more to discover off the beaten track. With plenty of history and epic scenery, why not consider doing a tour through Eastern Europe? No need to break the bank doing it either! Check...
28 June, 2018
Tour Queensland in a WeekHave just a week to spare and want to get a taste of what the Sunshine State has to offer? No problem! You can tour the East Coast of Queensland in a week or take a short break in one of the state’s favourite regions. No matter how you prefer to spend your time, an extraordinary Queensland...
28 June, 2018
Enjoy Concrete Jungles to Lush Rainforests on a Tour from SydneySydney is sure to impress. You can take in the iconic Sydney Harbour from the water on a relaxing cruise or climb the towering bridge for sweeping views of the city. Choose to kick back on the sands of Bondi Beach, perhaps stroll the bustling inner-city streets, or admire the iconic Opera...
27 June, 2018
Tours You can take from MelbourneMelbourne is a city of many layers. It preserves its history respectfully while quietly pioneering new trends, designs, styles and flavours. There’s a lot to enjoy here, from superb coffee, food and wine, city and suburban markets and art galleries, anything you can see in a theatre and...
27 June, 2018
Why You Should Tour The Great Ocean RoadThe Great Ocean Road follows Victoria’s south west coastline, showcasing stunning beaches and quaint seaside towns against a striking natural backdrop. With spectacular scenery flanking the roadside, a guided tour is the perfect way to enjoy the Great Ocean Road. Let someone else take care of...
26 June, 2018
Ignite your Northern Territory Tour with the Field of LightAs the sun dips below the horizon and the long shadows of Uluru fade into darkness, 50,000 bulbs light up across the desert. The stunning outdoor art installation, spanning more than seven football fields in size, is comprised of illuminated blooms perched upon elegant stems, creating a...
26 June, 2018
8 Natural Attractions of the Pilbara and West CoastTravelling north from Perth, tours of the Pilbara and Western Australia’s Coral Coast take you to some of the state’s favourite natural attractions. Have your breath taken away time and again with the contrasting landscapes of the Pilbara and west coast when you tour Western Australia. Here...
26 June, 2018
7 Reasons to Visit the Top EndThe Top End is filled with immense and sparsely populated landscapes waiting to be discovered on your tour of the Northern Territory. The countryside is home to a spattering of urban areas where you are welcomed with true Aussie warmth, and the rich red earth spanning between towns is full of...
25 June, 2018
45 Tours You Can Take in QueenslandExplore Queensland on one of over 45 tours. The Sunshine State offers you beaches for 6,973 kilometres along the east coast and the same again in tropical island coastlines. There's 2,300 kilometres of the Great Barrier Reef to explore and rainforests that meet with the sea. Explore the...
22 June, 2018
Discover The Real Africa with Trafalgar!This is where it all began, Trafalgar’s ‘iKhaya’. From the taste of refreshing sundowners with the hippos on the banks of the mighty Zambezi River to embracing endless freedom in the Masai Mara, the Serengeti and the Kalahari Desert. These are the real stories of Africa – Trafalgar’s stories...
22 June, 2018
10 Wonders of Western Australia’s South West CornerThe south west corner of Western Australia is full of natural beauty, charismatic towns, thriving industry, fresh produce and intriguing history. You can enjoy the best of what the region serves up on a tour of Western Australia, here is just a taste of the wonders that await. Perth The...
22 June, 2018
Discover Rottnest Island on a Short Break TourJust 18 kilometres off the coast of Fremantle, is the popular and picturesque island getaway, Rottnest Island. It’s a perfect daytrip or short break destination. You can visit Rottnest independently or as part of a short break tour of Perth. Here is why you should visit “Rotto”, as the locals...
