Archive for Category: "Australia & New Zealand"
4 New Adventures in Australia’s Gold Coast
Last week, Peter shared his Hidden Gems of Sydney and tomorrow he heads to Tasmania for another Australia adventure. While the beaches of Australia’s Gold Coast are well-known, arts and culture contributor Thea Klapwald found a few unexpected ways to explore that side of the continent. In Australia, the Gold Coast is aptly named. Thirty-five [...]
Hidden Gems: Australia, Sydney Icons Behind the Scenes
When it comes to Australia you think about kangaroos, boomerangs, didgeridoos, and the famous Sydney Opera House. Yes, most travels to Australia start in the harbor city of Sydney. But even in city full of icons, there are ways to find hidden gems. Did you know that on certain days of the week, if you [...]
Slideshow: The Best Places for Boating
Summer’s here and if you’re anything like Peter, that means it’s time to get on the water. For Peter, any time that he can get out on the water he consideres the best time for boating. That said, The Best Places for Everything, available from Amazon, Barnes & Noble, Indiebound and your local bookstore, has comprehensive [...]
Voluntourism Spotlight: Help the Koalas with Earthwatch Institute
It’s hard to imagine a trip to Australia without koala bears, but did you realize that global client change is starting to affect these creature. In this week’s Voluntourism Spotlight, together with GoVoluntouring, we’re highlighting the Earthwatch Institute’s efforts to document these creature and their habits. Check back every Wednesday for more voluntourism opportunities and [...]
Travel News- Government Steps In Qantas Labor Dispute
Two days. 70,000 stranded passengers. 600 canceled flights. In one of the worst labor disputes in a decade, Qantas Airlines resumed flights as of mid-Monday after orders from the Australian government. Following months of intensified labor disputes between Qantas and employee unions, the airline’s CEO Alan Joyce made the immediate decision on Saturday to ground [...]
Australia’s Ecotourism Dilemma: Can You Promote and Protect?
From floods to cyclones to droughts and nearby earthquakes, Australia is struggling to promote and protect its natural resources.Virtuous Traveler Leslie Garrett asks if Down Under can get on top of its environmental challenges to become an ecotourism hotspot. Ask a traveler about visits to a rainforest and you’ll likely hear about treks through the [...]
How Recent Airline Strikes Impact Travelers this Fall
With the recent surge in airline strikes, thousands of travelers are getting stranded or bumped off their respective flights. Qantas Airway engineers have announced they have called off plans to strike, but the airline says it is too late to reinstate already canceled flights. The Australian Licensed Aircraft Engineers Associated said Monday it will no [...]
Can ‘Aboriginal Tourism’ Be Authentic?
Aboriginal tourism is a double-edge sword. At best, travelers begin to understand a culture’s compelling and long history. At its worst, it’s exploitive and misinformed. Virtuous Traveler Leslie Garrett examines the full range of experiences from the superficial presentations of beads and feathers to a deeper understanding of another culture. The dancers wore loincloths, their [...]
