Tasmania Travel Guide

With the holiday rush behind us, and summer still a long way off, February is the perfect month for planning a truly far-flung retreat. After all, the... Read More

When you think “pavement,” you probably think of a hot, flat, asphalt parking lot. But it turns out that you can even find “pavement” in nature... Read More

A man staying at a ski lodge in Tasmania, Australia had the scare of his life when he witnessed a massive huntsman spider devour a tiny possum.The man’s... Read More

It’s no coincidence that golf courses offer spectacular scenery. Course designers select a locale based in large part on its natural beauty. Then they... Read More

Take a moment to reacquaint yourself with a map of the South Pacific, New Zealand, and Australia. Then locate your appetite, your bathing suit, and your... Read More

During winter solstice, Persians traditionally stay up late into the night feasting and reciting poetry. The Japanese bathe in yuzu-scented hot springs... Read More

While exploring the countrysides of Italy, Cyprus and even China, I’ve stumbled on dozens of abandoned villages seemingly left behind by urbanization.... Read More

My first day back in Hobart, Tasmania, I knew where I had to begin. After checking in to my hotel, I walked to Battery Point, the old seamen's... Read More

Wine and travel go together like — well, frankly, the combination is iconic in and of itself, similes aside.Wine is often deeply tied to a place's... Read More

Travelers looking for a serene getaway often take to an island, seeking the solace of sun, sand, and sea. There are a myriad of options to choose... Read More

Photographers and stargazers alike were in for a special treat when a storm took to the skies of the Southern Hemisphere, revealing mesmerizing... Read More

Noctiluca scintillans, or “sea sparkle” (which kind of sounds like a My Little Pony), are marine-dwelling organisms that exhibit bioluminescence when... Read More

"The locals showed us so much about their amazing culture, and welcomed us with open arms," remarked one traveler about a trip to Auckland, ... Read More

Through some of this year’s best films, audiences were able to vicariously travel all around the world. In “La La Land,” we saw Los Angeles through the... Read More

Tasmania Parks and Wildlife Service is looking for two new employees to man a lighthouse on a remote island for six months.The duo will live on... Read More