The Parthenon in Athens, Greece.

How to spend 24 hours in Athens before your cruise

Highlights of a day in Athens before a cruise from Piraeus include the Parthenon, the Panathenaic Stadium, the Agora and the Acropolis Museum. What is Athens like? The place Greece’s capital occupies in the minds of classical scholars and cherishers of democracy doesn’t quite match…
Reykjavik, Iceland.

How to spend 24 hours in Reykjavik

Iceland is an astonishing world of stark landscapes and eye-popping natural wonders, so pleasant as Reykjavik is, time is best spent out of the capital. However, Reykjavik has undergone a period of rapid development and change, with new hotels seemingly popping up on a weekly…
The Singapore skyline.

Asia for beginners: why Singapore offers the perfect introduction

Singapore is often described as “Asia for beginners”, thanks to its accessibility, cleanliness and family-friendly attractions. But beyond the modern cityscape lies a fascinating cultural mix that reflects influences from across the region. A modern city with global influences Singapore is a clean, unthreatening modern…
An interactive map at the Singapore City Gallery.

Personal recommendations for a short break in Singapore

From hawker stalls to heritage, here’s how to make the most of a Singapore stopover in just a few days. Why visit Singapore Singapore is arguably the greatest food city on earth, and a time-honoured stopover on routes between Australia and Europe. Go feast at…
The Cage of Death at Crocosaurus Cove in Darwin, Northern Territory.

Cage of Death in Darwin: face to face with a saltwater crocodile

At Crocosaurus Cove in Darwin, thrill-seekers are lowered into a Perspex tube for an unnerving encounter with some of the largest saltwater crocodiles on earth. Meeting Chopper the crocodile Chopper’s dental hygiene is, frankly, disgraceful. But it would take a brave dentist to suggest an…
Kangaroo rock at Nourlangie in Kakadu National Park, Northern Territory.

Kakadu rock art and the Aboriginal stories of the Top End

The ancient galleries of Kakadu National Park reveal tens of thousands of years of Aboriginal culture, belief and storytelling layered into stone. The lightning man and Aboriginal mythology There are more lightning strikes here than anywhere else on the planet, and the being responsible for…
The Yanga Woolshed in Yanga National Park, New South Wales.

Yanga National Park: pastoral past meets natural future

From historic woolsheds to flourishing wetlands, Yanga National Park blends Australia’s pastoral heritage with thriving river red gum forests and wildlife habitats. Exploring the silent woolshed The walk through the pens is considerably less terrifying than it would be for the sheep, and considerably quieter…