Candice Marshall

Just a few short hours after stepping foot on Stewart Island / Rakiura I have already checked three birds off my ‘must see’ list. Only metres from the ferry that’s carried me across the blustery Favaux Strait to this southernmost New Zealand…

Sitting on the dining table of our chic seaside shack is a welcome book with a page that reads “Please keep the screen door closed, since the resident kangaroos may fancy a nap on the couch in your cabin.” The term ‘resident kangaroos’is no…

What could be better than travelling the world? Having your furry best friend by your side. These privileged pets go everywhere their owners go – in planes, trains, and cars, to bucket-list destinations all over the globe. From island-hopping pigs…

Going into it I knew this was never going to be a standard weekend away. But what I didn’t know was just how amazing it was going to be. “Take a seat, I’ll bring over your coffee. Where are you sitting?” “Just on that massive antique couch next to…

From natural wonders to man-made marvels, these are the outstanding events to add to your bucket list.

“Get in, quick!” This is the moment I’ve been thinking about for weeks — since I was told I’d be SWIMMING WITH HUMPBACK WHALES during a visit to Hervey Bay. I’ve thought about it. A lot. Humpbacks are pretty big, right? Yes, they’re friendly — but a…

A tweet calling New Zealand a ‘hellhole’ has been countered with a barrage of replies from patriotic Kiwis defending their island nation. The tweet, posted by the @LockdownNo account, described the country’s current lockdown situation like so: From…

Rising from the dust of the disaster that has been 2020 so far, a group of unlikely heroes has emerged. As museums and art galleries around the world closed their doors due to the COVID-19 pandemic, staff at these grand cultural institutions found…

Move over grey nomads, young Aussies and families are joining the caravan revolution. As Australia emerges from lockdown and international travel remains off the cards, caravan sales are spiking across the country. “Recent weeks have shown a shift in…

As avid travellers find themselves grounded, we’re all looking for ways to feed our wanderlust and keep our travel dreams alive. One intrepid explorer has found herself in a particularly unique situation, as her brand is all about big open spaces and…

With airlines forced to ground their fleets, we’re seeing empty airports being used as parking lots for the world’s planes. But it turns out you just can’t park a plane and walk away. Qantas has revealed a lot of work needs to be done before tucking…

As the coronavirus pandemic brings the world as we know it to a grinding halt, incredible images are emerging of life as we know it completely overturned. The United States is very close to the hearts of many Australians, and right now it is…

At this time of year, many of us are preparing to set out on a good ol' Aussie road trip. There’s a lot to think about – and a lot to prepare – before hitting the road, but our wildlife rescue organisations are urging us to put vigilance about…

‘CU in the NT’ has been the unofficial slogan of the Northern Territory since the underground campaign kicked off back in 2016. Since then the guerilla marketing movement has grown from strength to strength, and the merchandise accompanying it now…

Check out some of our favorite tourist spots from a whole new angle. From massive man-made structures to mammoth natural wonders, here on Earth we humans love visiting places of epic grandeur. Some of our favourite places are so epic, they can even…

The year 2020 deprived us of many things. Among them was hotel stays. As a frequent traveller before Covid - or as I like to call it ‘BC’ - hotels were a big part of my life. Even so, I never thought I’d miss them that much. I have never traveled for…

It’s survival of the fattest. Game on. If you’ve never heard of ‘Fat Bear Week’ you are in for a real treat. Every year the resident brown bears of Alaska’s Katmai National Park have one very important job to do – pack on as many kilos as possible…

From wild isolated islands only accessible by boat, to ancient ruins tucked deep into remote mountainsides, getting to these locations isn't easy, but the rewards are magnificent. 1/15 Tiger's Nest (Paro Taktsang), Bhutan Clinging to the side of a…

Why should our furry friends miss out on all the holiday indulgence? After months of lockdowns and working from home now the new norm, a clear winner of the COVID-19 pandemic has emerged - the household pet. No longer left at home alone - and with…

Pet-friendly holiday options are nothing new – think camping sites and caravan parks – but now the luxury hotel market is stepping up to the plate (or doggie bowl, in this case). Much more than simply ‘allowing’ or ‘tolerating’ pets, luxury digs are…