New Zealand’s Kaikoura is open for business following last year’s earthquake, and, says Audley specialist Miriam, you’ll find this coastal town’s topography has changed in unexpected, intriguing ways. The local marine life, she’s happy to report, is alive and well.
Why certain places require permits, how recent changes affect travel plans — and why you should still go. Here Audley debunks travel to five destinations, from Arnhem Land tours — a more unusual way to explore Australia’s ‘Top End’ — to enigmatic Bhutan.
Fly to the other side of the world, or a country without a major airport, and you’re likely to need to stop along the way. Rather than simply gaze out from an airport lounge window, take a few nights to explore. Our specialists explain how a stopover to explore the hawker stalls of Hong Kong or Wadi Ghul, Oman’s own Grand Canyon, can complement your overall trip.
Innovative New-World winemaking, camping overnight in vineyards to stylish vineyard stays, and both rustic and fine-dining opportunities. Our specialists share their recommended boutique winery experiences from across the globe.
From exploring part of New Zealand’s longest hiking route to journeying across the width of a continent aboard the Trans-Siberian and learning the secrets of longevity in Japan (home to the world’s oldest population), here’s how you can experience the world’s greatest, biggest and boldest.
Australia’s lesser-visited southwest is ripe for exploration. Sophie from the Australia team recommends experiences to try in the region, from wine-tasting to intimate cultural encounters with the local Wadandi people.
From yurts in rural Kyrgyzstan to a family fort in India, our specialists have suggested some of the most interesting homestays to experience local hospitality around the world.
Whether you’re sampling fresh seafood in Japan, exploring the floating markets of Vietnam or shopping for artisanal goods in Australia, these are our specialists’ top picks for must-see markets around the world.
