Beacon Island, where the Batavia shipwreck survivors made their base.

Ghosts! Snakes! Sharks! It’s Australia’s scariest islands

Australia has many beautiful islands, but some are more terrifying than others. Whether due to shipwrecks, unexploded ordnance, perilous driving or dingoes, these eight islands are ones to be wary of. Carnac Island, Western Australia There are several islands just south-west of Perth in Western…
The Burj Khalifa in Dubai.

The world’s 10 best stopover cities

If you can’t bear the thought of a marathon long-haul plane journey, breaking the trip into two sections with a stopover might just be the way forward. Pick the right airline, and you can get a city break tagged on to the main trip –…
A quokka on Rottnest Island near Perth, Western Australia.

Rottnest Island, Western Australia: quokkas by the beach

Rottnest Island in Western Australia offers quokkas, pristine beaches, and a relaxed, car-free atmosphere. It doesn’t take too long for plans to be abandoned on Rottnest Island. I wanted to go all the way across to the western tip, to see the sea lions that…
Scarborough Beach in Perth, Western Australia.

Five places I recommend in Perth, Western Australia

I’ve visited Perth in Western Australia numerous times over the years. These five places are amongst the spots I recommend if you want to enjoy the city as much as I have. Kings Park – city views and Botanic Gardens Kings Park, long Perth’s crowning…
View of Perth, Western Australia, from Kings Park.

6 reasons to add Perth to your Australian holiday

Perth in Western Australia is isolated from the rest of the country. But its beaches, islands, parks and wildlife are among the reasons to visit. How many days do you need in Perth, and when should you visit? Most travellers spend 3-5 days exploring Perth…
Emirates plane.

Which Australian cities does Emirates fly to?

Emirates flies direct from Dubai to Sydney, Melbourne, Brisbane, Perth and Adelaide – with connections from several European cities. Flights to Australia from Europe For travellers from Europe, the three large gulf airlines are often the best and cheapest options for flying to Australia. This…