A local’s guide to Byron Bay
byByron Bay is a special place. I was incredibly lucky to grow up in this beautiful northern NSW town, and after upping sticks 15 years ago to move to Sydney and then work and travel all over the world, I’m…
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What is an eco-hotel and how can you tell if it’s legit?
byGone are the days when ‘eco’ accommodation was associated with less-than-luxurious conditions. But what does it mean to be an eco-hotel today, and how can you tell if a property that calls itself one is truly deserving of the label?…
Gwinganna: Australia’s ultimate eco-conscious wellness retreat
byI was a fledgling features writer at Cosmopolitan magazine in Sydney when Gwinganna Lifestyle Retreat first opened its doors in the Gold Coast hinterland in 2006. I still have a vivid memory of the blissed-out look on my various editors’…
Headed to Australia’s Red Centre? Here’s how to travel responsibly
byWith its raw, wild landscapes, unique wildlife and rich Aboriginal culture, it’s easy to see why more than 700,000 travellers make the pilgrimage to Australia’s Red Centre every year. To travel responsibly in these ancient lands is largely about respecting Aboriginal…
5 of the most amazing eco-hotels opening in 2017
byI admit I’m always a little wary of the term ‘eco-hotel’. As there is nothing to stop any ol’ hotel owner from whacking this label on their property – and many do – travellers can easily be duped into supporting…
How to take better wildlife photos: 5 minutes with Faunographic.com founder Rachelle Mackintosh
bySydney-based magazine editor, world traveller, and self-confessed wildlife perv Rachelle Mackintosh documents her wildlife photography adventures on faunographic.com. You may have seen her on Aussie TV recently, chatting about polar bears ripping farts? I was lucky to work with Rachelle in Magazine…
5 epic places to swim with dolphins in the wild
byGraceful, curious and highly intelligent, dolphins are pretty awesome animals. No wonder swimming alongside one is right up there on many people’s travel bucket lists. Thanks in no small part to the worldwide success of Blackfish (if you haven’t seen…
Review: Reefsleep, Great Barrier Reef
byAmong the many pleasures of travelling, enjoying a wonderful destination all to yourself is right up there. My prior visits to Australia’s Great Barrier Reef had all been in the company of a hundred-odd other tourists on a big boat,…
50 ways to travel more sustainably
byIt’s fair to assume that most travellers would prefer to travel responsibly rather than irresponsibly. And to travel responsibly, is to travel sustainably. But what does that even mean? Does it cost more? Does it suck out the fun of…
10 of the best apps for eco-conscious travellers
byAs responsible tourism becomes ever more popular, there are more and more ‘green’ smartphone applications available to can help you be kind to the planet on your travels. These handy apps can help you do everything from track your CO2…