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This week’s #Worth1000Words image is from Fiona Harper, who writes: "I've travelled all over the world, yet prior to relocating to Darwin to work on a project with Tourism NT, I'd never seen two of Australia's famous icons: Kakadu and Uluru. I quickly fixed that. Cruising through Yellow Waters Billabong in Kakadu, we spotted so much wildlife it was hard to know where to focus my camera. But this o...

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The story of Sir Charles Todd is not as widely known as it should be because this man who did some remarkabl;e things in his lifetime has a dry river bed named after him, and his wife has a town named after her – they are both recognised in Alice Springs. But the legacy of Todd, first postmaster general of South Australia, includes his decision to erect link Australia with the rest of the world ab...

A Street Library is described as a beautiful, home for your books in your front yard. And so when Catrolyna Jasinski was given a Street Library kit for Christmas she couldn't wait to get it up and share nine of her books with neighbours and friends she hadn't met yet. But pretty soon she had more than nine books as the community shared her reading. Among those left behind were two new books by a l...

- Adelaide, once known as the city of churches, has certainly kicked up her heels and hitched her skirt to take on the east coast destinations in oreder to win lucrative business events for the city, now knkwn as Festival City. Graeme Kemlo was there last week as the Fringe Festival ran, with about 150 others participating in Destination South Australia This is the 21st staging of this event where...

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Reporter Ian Jarrett gives us a rundown on the opportunities available for people who would like to spend an extended time at sea on a luxury cruise liner – anything from 180 days to four years. Photo: Oceania Cruises Vista https://www.oceaniacruises.com/ https://www.virginvoyages.com/destinations/south-pacific-cruises https://villavieresidences.com/odyssey/ https://villavieresidences.com/odyssey/

Alistair Smith has discovered the wonders of Azerbaijan. This former Soviet state proved to be a surprise package. It's now a modern oil-rich nation with a rich cultural heritage that blends with modern architecture. Photo: Alistair Smith in front of fiery volcanic roadside in Azerbaijan Read Alistair's story published in New Zealand Herald: https://www.nzherald.co.nz/travel/azerbaijan-the-destina...

No wonder Kangaroo Island's Southern Ocean Lodge is a favourite with international guests. Wilderness, wildlife, luxury ... and wine! A 1200-bottle cellar is just waiting to be explored. It will take you on a wine tour all around South Australia. Photo: Southern Ocean Lodge by Carolyne Jasinski

Our latest episode of the show has some good stories about Peru, Bali, New York plus a glimpse of life from Valencia, Spain. And we feature a multinational corporation (NYSE listed) that is looking for 160 young people to work and build a career in the hospitality industry in Australia, Asia Pacific and Middle East. We love bring you these stories every week and we appreciate that you listen howev...

We received a n email this week from Travel and Leisure Co saying they had 160 vacancies for young people to join the hospitality and tourism secror, and these were jobs that could lead to a career in what from personal experience is a great industry And it got us thinking, maybe there are kids who have completed Year 12 in 2024 but are still looking for their career path. So I spoke to the Senior...

In this week’s Worth1000Words image, Karin Avila explains the photo she took in her village of Teulada , Karin writes: “In front of City Hall in Teulada, Spain, local students—both boys and girls—gathered to celebrate International Women's Day. It was one of several events planned throughout the week designed to celebrate the accomplishments of Spanish women and empower a new generation to continu...

Thje favourite holiday destination of Australians is Bali. But it has a problem Development of the tiourism sector has not been matched by the infrastructure needed to support it. However the Balinese recvognised this and last September they broke ground on a 29 billion dollar underground metro system, starting with a train from the airport to downtown. Graeme Kemlo spoke with our Bali Corresponde...

Karin Avila our Spain-based correspondent was born and lived in the United States until two and a half years ago when she moved to Valencia province, Last month she went back to New York to tidy up some business, meet ex-colleagues and friends, including our New York correspondent Phil Brown. Compared to Europe she did not enjoy the New YorK City dining experience or the 20% tip and the wine at $2...

Bordered in the north by Ecuador and Colombia, in the east by Brazil, in the south-east by Bolivia and in the south by Chile with the waters of the Pacific at its feet, Peru is a country that never disappoints its Australian visitors. Of intrigue are the peaks of the forested Andes, in particular the ancient Inca ruins of Machu Picchu which can be reached from Cuzco by train or for the fittest on...

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Our US-based correspondent Kristin Henning visited the fascinating city of Bratislava, capital of the Slovak Republic on the banks of the River Danube, only a 40 minute drive or a short cruise downstream from Vienna. Originally an administrative hub of the Austro-Hungarian empire, this 1000-year-old city has some stories of its own to tell and is worth more than a day visit says Kris. Photo: St Mi...

A 2.5 hr drive north of Sydney Port Stephens, is a bay twice the size of Sydney Harbour, and as travel writer MIKE SMITH found on a tour with Moonshadow Cruises, it is a playground for around 100 wild dolphins. Little wonder online travel specialist WOTIF recently named the NSW coastal council area Aussie Town of the Year. Mike spoke about this flippered fun tour with cruise skipper, Ben Armstrong...

If you find yourself mind-boggled by the tsunami of decisions pouring out of the Oval Office, spare a thought for those who live with it and feel impacted by every move. New York correspondent, Phil Brown talks about what’s being done, and how it is being done by the disruptive regime. Phil Brown says even some Republicans are finding things hard to fathom. Already dozens of court challenges are h...

Swimming with whale sharks in Cenderwasih Bay, Indonesia was one of many highlights for Fiona Harper during an 18 night voyage with Coral Expeditions to Raja Ampat and the Spice Islands. More information www.coralexpeditions.com Photo courtesy Coral Expeditions

Stella The Stargazer was created for Visit Victoria to lure the younger generation into short breaks in the regions. Stella, is a very well designed Aussie tin shed, and has been a success as she moved around Victoria. Graeme tracked down one of its creators, Greg Adshead of Ampleco who are still building architect-designed tin sheds in iconic Aussie style. More information: ampleco.com.au Photo:...

Imagine walking across Canada. Dianne Whelan did just that and made a documentary about it. It took a little longer than she expected, but she loved every second of it... well, almost. Helen Hayes spoke to Dianne about the ups and downs of her journey. View a trailer: https://youtu.be/UkmNdJRfUHQ?si=0myrIxKGJqRMwM5a Photo: Dianne Whelan 18:56:30 B/A GK – Helen Hayes was speaking with Dianne Whelan...

Here's what you'll find in Travel Writers Radio this week whether you listen via FM, Live on the Net, or streamed through your favourite podcast platform. Independent authentic stories about the people in the places you travel to, plus some you are yet to discover. We're proud to have been ranked in the Top 10 World's Best Travel Podcasts (we've been as high as #4/100) and top in Australasia) and...

Baird Bay Experience Head Chef Calvin Von Niebel is so humble, he didn't mention that he was Executive Chef and Group Development Chef for the Ottolenghi group across its seven London restaurants ... some of Britain’s most-acclaimed dining destinations. Calvin credits his grandmothers and mentors Yotam Ottolenghi, Sami Tamimi and Ramael Scully, for his unique cooking style. For more information go...

Melbourne journalist and author Alistair Smith is a former newspaperman who still has stories to tell. Graeme Kemlo invited Alistair to tell his story in a new medium and he delights in talking to us about his recent Sri Lanka trip. Alistair avoided the major cities, preferring to see smaller, less crowded places with a story to tell, such as a fifth-century BC fortress. His favourite experience w...