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- Top 10 Things to Do in AucklandNew Zealand's largest city blends a modern buzz with island ease. Here are ten of the best things to do in Auckland, the City of Sails.Read the post
- Facts About Koalas: 10 Things to KnowOne of Australia's most beloved icons, the koala is also widely misunderstood. Here are ten facts — and where to see them in the wild.Read the post
- The Dunes of Namib: The World's Oldest DesertRising up to 300 metres from the world's oldest desert, the dunes of the Namib are one of Africa's most surreal landscapes. Here is what to know.Read the post
- Facts About the Tasmanian DevilWith a bone-crushing bite and an unearthly screech, the Tasmanian devil is the world's largest carnivorous marsupial. Here are the facts — and the conservation story.Read the post
- Aussie Lingo: A Traveler's Guide to Australian SlangAustralians have a colourful vocabulary all their own. Here is a traveler's guide to the slang you'll hear Down Under, and where the famous accent came from.Read the post
- Facts About Leopards: Africa's Elusive Big CatSolitary, secretive and beautifully adapted, the leopard is the most elusive of Africa's Big Five. Here are the facts — and where to find one on safari.Read the post
- New Year's Eve in Sydney: The World's Greatest FireworksSydney throws one of the world's great New Year's Eve celebrations. Here is how to experience the harbour fireworks in style.Read the post
- Protecting the Great Barrier Reef: Travelling ResponsiblyThe Great Barrier Reef is one of Earth's natural wonders, and one of its most fragile. Here is how to experience it responsibly.Read the post
- Whitehaven Beach: The Whitsundays' Crown JewelSeven kilometres of blindingly white silica sand, Whitehaven Beach is regularly named among the world's most beautiful. Here is how to experience it.Read the post
- Top 10 Adventures in New ZealandNew Zealand is an adventurer's paradise of mountains, fjords and wild coast. Here are ten of the best experiences for travelers seeking a little adventure.Read the post
- World Elephant Day: Protecting Africa's GiantsEach 12 August, World Elephant Day focuses attention on the threats elephants face — and how responsible tourism helps protect them.Read the post
- Soweto: Soaking Up South Africa's HistoryNo visit to Johannesburg is complete without Soweto, where South Africa's history of struggle and triumph comes alive. Here is what to see.Read the post
