International Traveller

Putting together our annual 100 issue is a highlight for the International Traveller team. It affords us real insight into what you, our readers, are thinking about, dreaming about, planning for. The final list that starts on page 63 is made up entir

Delight in the spectacle of long-tailed macaques tucking into a feast of colourful fruit during the Monkey Buffet Festival, a popular event that has been held since 1989 in Lopburi – a laid-back town 150 kilometres north of Bangkok – outside the ruin

Having been the capital of the Holy Roman Empire, the Hapsburg Dynasty, and the Austro-Hungarian Empire, Prague has accumulated an amazing history and endless incredible sights over the centuries. Add to this the fact that the Czech Republic has the

Victoria Aguirre, photographer and co-founder of the Byron Bay-based homewares brand Pampa, on the reinvention of the humble poncho into the ultimate travel accessory. WHAT WAS THE MOTIVATION BEHIND LAUNCHING A PONCHO AND SCARF RANGE? We’ve always

5.40AM – My Etihad long-haul flight from Australia into Abu Dhabi arrives super early in the morning which means my day begins with a drive through the still slumbering city as the blazing desert sun rises; my driver takes me past the mammoth Sheikh

THE HEAVENLY HIDEAWAY OF NUSA DUA IS SPRINKLED WITH SERENE FIVE-STAR RESORTS FOR LUXURY-LOVERS, ROLLING GREEN GOLF COURSES FOR EXECS NEEDING A DESTRESS, AND WHITE-SAND BEACHES THAT ARE PERFECT FOR DE-FRAZZLING FAMILIES OR RE-ROMANCING COUPLES ALIKE.

Despite the fact that Japan is itself an island nation, beaches are not the first features that spring to mind. But the country actually has its very own tropical paradise, where the focus is on all things water related. Okinawa, a collection of fasc

FROM 1914 TO 1918 Flanders Fields formed an important part of the Western Front in the First World War. The region is particularly well known for the Battle of Passchendaele, which was fought in a dreadful, muddy quagmire. This year commemorates that

With its glorious beaches and spectacular sunsets, Hawaii is a leader when it comes to romance. Couples fall in love with its amazing resorts, spacious suites, world-class dining and abundant activities. It’s exotic, tropical and a convenient, safe c

Holland America Line has introduced the 2018 line of Signature Experiences in five of their European cruise departure cities, crafted exclusively for their guests to complement the classic and elegant onboard cruise experience. Each specially curated

On Canada’s east coast you’ll find incredible culture, history and beauty in the four regions that make up the Atlantic Provinces. From the amazing Nova Scotia and New Brunswick that fringe the stunning Bay of Fundy, to the small but lovely Prince Ed

It has to be something special when you can’t stop thinking about what you’ve just experienced and want to do it again and again. Walt Disney World Resort’s new attraction Flight of Passage, which sends you soaring back into the colourful world of Pa

If William Wordsworth could have hopped on a flight to the US and admired the views afforded by the likes of Yosemite National Park, would he have waxed so lyrically about England’s good ol’ Lake District? Undoubtedly, the answer is yes. This is Engl

WHAT IS YOUR FIRST MEMORY OF TRAVELLING? Travel for me has always been about family, I remember being five and travelling to Europe with my mother to visit family. I spent my time playing with cousins, which I loved! Back then it was less about where

APART FROM ITS CHARMING SEASIDE POSITION ON THE MEDITERRANEAN IN LIGURIA, THE PRETTY HARBOUR AND THE LOVELY PINK HUE OF THE BUILDINGS HERE MAKE LAIGUELIA INSTANTLY INSTAGRAMMABLE. SPEND YOUR MORNING ON THE BEACH BEFORE HEADING TO VIA DANTE FOR A SPOT

Even the hardiest of thrill seekers – your skydivers, your bungee jumpers – can’t fail to lose control of their larynxes at Disneyland Resort in California’s latest: Guardians of The Galaxy – Mission: BREAKOUT! Yet here I am sitting a few spots away

The city that never sleeps has lately done a bang-up job of relaxing – well, just a little bit. The energy that keeps its five boroughs alive and amazing is still nothing short of electric, but freshly formed green spaces are bringing balance to the

How do I get out of here? Help! I want out!” No, this wasn’t the beleaguered plea of an exasperated parent being dragged around Walt Disney World Resort by a little princess – my cynical preconception of a Disney holiday experience. In fact, this was

Dotted like confetti across a pristine stretch of the Indian Ocean, the sovereign archipelagic nation of the Maldives is made up of 26 natural atolls consisting of two island chains, or in layman's terms, 1190 idyllic islands and sandbanks. Of these,

Many people who travel to Santiago de Compostela do so by foot. The capital of Galicia, a wild and green region in Spain’s north-west, is the conclusion of the Camino de Santiago. Pilgrims walk from all across Europe but each places their foot on the

Found at the southern end of South America, shared by Argentina and Chile, Patagonia is known for its active thermal regions, fertile valleys and vast landscapes of sparse, silent beauty. For a true cultural head trip, seek out Welsh Patagonia; where

They’re here. But then, I knew they would be. There’s your number one problem with a bucket-list destination, right there: bucket-list travellers.They’re like moths to a flame.They’re crowding me now at San Cristobal airport, their cameras knocking m

A summertime RV adventure is perhaps the ultimate way to see some of the best of this geographically and culturally detached state, originally bought from Russia in 1867 for a bargain $7.2 million. Australian visitors love to check out what the USA g

The epic journey to this Incan citadel in the Peruvian clouds should be integral to the experience; plan on it taking a few days, passing through farming villages and staying in traditional lodges on the way. The ancient red-rock city, cut into the

Fredrik Broman lives in Swedish Lapland, just below the Arctic Circle, on the edge of a frozen lake. His friends are scattered along the length of the lake and nearby rivers, easily accessed in winter by snowmobile or dog sleigh. On winter nights whe

The wide open spaces, spectacular scenery and adrenalin highs of New Zealand are renowned, but it is the way it celebrates nature and strives for a more sustainable future that makes it so appealing to spend time in. Its fresh air is an attraction al

Let’s play a quick word association game. Where do you think of when you hear the words ‘safari’ and ‘South Africa’? Kruger National Park? Naturally; along with Tanzania’s Serengeti, it’s right at the top of Africa’s fabled safari-destination food ch

Hidden away in Morocco’s Rif Mountains is a sleepy, storybook town. Chefchaouen (pronounced shef-sha-wen) cascades down the rugged mountainside to nestle between the dramatic peaks. But it’s not scenery, the rich cultural tapestry, the romance of a f

Singapore has long been celebrated for its frenetic pace and its pursuit of all that is new. It is what has made the small island nation such an economic and social success over the years. But this narrow focus on ‘the next’ above all else has also s

The best of the city can be found in its cultural hub hugging the banks of the Neva River. While the State Hermitage Museum is undoubtedly the showstopper, make room in your diary for this similarly magnificent museum dedicated to Russian fine art.

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WHERE ARE YOU ORIGINALLY FROM? I was born in Adelaide and then studied and worked in Sydney for 15 . years WHERE ARE YOU LIVING NOW? Venice in Los Angeles. HOW LONG HAVE YOU BEEN THERE? Nine years. WHAT IS BEST THING ABOUT LIVING WHERE YOU DO? H