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Craig Tansley

Travel Journalist

Craig Tansley has been a travel writer for over 20 years, winning numerous awards along the way. A long-time sucker for adventure, he loves to write about the experiences to be had on islands, on the sea, in forests or deserts; or anywhere in nature across Australia, and the world.
huge sequoia trees at Sequoia National Park
California

Uncovering the many wonders of Yosemite and Sequoia

A tour of Yosemite and Sequoia traces the footsteps of the trailblazer behind the formation of California’s most iconic national parks.

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San Luis Obispo, California
California

A 10-day road trip on California’s Highway One

Come and see why California’s Highway One is considered one of the best road trips anywhere on Earth. Rolling out over 1000 kilometres, it winds its way down almost the entire Californian coast, past some of the US’s most iconic tourist destinations.

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Monument Valley, shooting location for the movie Forrest Gump, Utah
USA

7 of the best movie locations to visit while you’re in Utah

Even if you haven’t been there, chances are you’ve already seen Utah in some of your favourite movies. Here are some of the most iconic movies filmed in Utah, with scenes that make you want to visit.

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Skiing at Coronet Peak New Zealand
New Zealand

The South Island’s best winter ski resorts

It’s time to discover the best winter holidays in New Zealand.

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Riding to the beach featured Tofino BC
British Columbia

Meanwhile in Canada… it’s Byron with bears and cougars

In a country most famous for its Rocky Mountains, I’m bunkered down in a bona-fide surf town where people say dude (a lot) and maan (a lot more) and the local radio DJ keeps telling us we’re “surfing the radio waves” between songs.

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Aranui 5: the islands of Marquesas in French Polynesia
French Polynesia

Experiencing the Marquesas Islands onboard the Aranui 5

Explore French Polynesia’s volcanic Marquesas Islands – one of the world’s most remote archipelagoes – aboard a true cargo ship expedition.

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Rossland, Red Mountain, Powder Highway
British Columbia

Escape the Aussie crowd on Canada’s secret ski highway

We discover the true heart of Canada in amongst some of its greatest snow spots.

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Bali surfing paradise beach Nihi Sumba Island
Bali

Five signs that you’ve discovered Bali’s surfing Nirvana

The perfect wave still exists in Bali, but these days you’ll be sharing it with territorial locals and surfers from all over the world. Relax though, the ultimate Indonesian surf resort is still out there – it’s called Nihi Sumba Island. Here’s how you know you’ve found the Holy Grail of surfing…

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Riding through the farms of Dalat on motorbike.
Vietnam

Vietnam on a scooter: the ultimate scenic adventure

Unlock the very best Vietnam has to offer on a scooter-led adventure from the south of the country to the north.

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