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Satao Elerai Camp, Kenya - Elle Magazine

9/2/2017

Amboselli National Park, Kenya
Intimacy typically comes with privacy, and Satao Elerai Camp has this in spades – but do expect to share your quiet, romantic moments with the occasional roaring elephant. Up close. Prepare also for the constant gaze of mighty Mount Kilimanjaro.
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The Splurge: Cockatoo Island - TigerTales

16/4/2016

Against the shiny facade of Sydney Harbour, Cockatoo Island’s rugged, industrial look provides a stark contrast.
Over two centuries, the 18-hectare island housed a convict prison, reformatory girl’s school and, most recently, a sprawling shipyard. Boat building ended in 1991 and, after a UNESCO World Heritage listing in 2010, tourism is now the primary industry. With its multi-level maze of pathways, tunnels and precarious stairways, intrigue lurks around every corner. Nature meets history on an epic scale.
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The island from above (Source: Cockatoo Island)

Sensory Overload - Backpacker Essentials

3/3/2016

Hobart’s illustrious past and creative present combine to stimulate the senses of the curious visitor, writes Rob Grant.
Built on over 200 years of history, and situated near Australia’s most southerly point, Hobart is a unique spot. It can surprise new arrivals, with a quirky mix of sights, sounds and sensations. Forget any illusions of a sleepy town on the edge of civilisation. Hobart is a stimulating showcase of Tasmania’s gourmet excellence and a melting pot of offbeat artists, craftspeople and entrepreneurs.
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MONA gallery from the ferry (Source: Tourism Tasmania)

Dine on the Line - Get Up & Go

3/2/2016

In search of the perfect Taiwanese sunset, Rob Grant instead discovered a legendary lunch that stole the spotlight.
Have you ever eaten an entree that overshadows the main? Or watched a support band outperform the headliners? I felt this way after a scenic train ride in
Taiwan, en-route to a promised majestic mountain sunset. My lasting memory is the lunch en-route.
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Fenchihu lunchbox (Credit: Rob Grant)

Wild With Heart - Vacations & Travel Magazine

13/1/2016

Perched on the edge of the wild Atlantic, the warmth of windswept County Kerry comes from the locals.
Ireland’s remote south-west corner is unlikely ever to be described as tranquil, gentle or sedate. Rather, it’s a wild and rugged land with a rich and turbulent history that spans millennia. Over those years, often in the face of adversity and always at the mercy of the weather, the residents have honed a certain character. Put simply, they see the funny side of everything. It’s a survival instinct.
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Dingle Harbour (source: Rob Grant)

Ashford Castle - Vacations & Travel Magazine

11/1/2016

Ashford Castle, County Mayo, Ireland - A Review
With 13th century origins and a history hosting kings, lords, presidents and movie stars, Ashford Castle is a class act. Thanks to meticulous restoration and enhancement by prestigious hotel chain Red Carnation, it now offers unrivalled luxury and the finest facilities. In August 2015, the hotel was voted – by the Virtuoso network – the best in the world.
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Ashford Castle from above (source: Ashford Castle)

Weekend Warriors - Go West - TigerTales Australia

3/11/2015

One destination, two different adventures. Rob leaves his Sydney city pad to discover the joys of the wild west
Afternoon off work secured, and an overnight bag packed, I meet the missus and board the Nicole Livingstone RiverCat at Circular Quay. The low sun is dazzling, and the boat slows to a crawl as our destination rises over the leafy riverbank. Parramatta, here we come...
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Trackside at Eastern Creek (source: Rob Grant)

Spring Into Action - Backpacker Essentials (YHA)

12/10/2015

Sydney is more than just the icons; the city hums with music and food writes Rob Grant.
Winter is a short affair in Sydney; it barely lasts a month. Yet when ocean temperatures start to rise and the jacaranda trees blossom, it’s a whole new world. Outdoor events appear from nowhere. Early nights become a thing of the past. Every park, beach or corner becomes a place to hang out. Replenished by a brief hibernation, Sydney awakens and there’s no finer place to be.
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An act delights the crowd (source: Newtown Festival)

The Best Art Experiences in Shanghai - SMH & China Eastern Airline

9/5/2015

Beautiful and Brazen, Huge and Hidden
Contemporary art from China is the hottest property in the art world right now. For a long time, the capital Beijing dominated the scene. Now Shanghai has emerged from its shadows as a truly world-class art destination. All across the city, public galleries have sprung up and played a pivotal role in regenerating dilapidated industrial areas. The scene is not just for serious art buffs.
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China Art Museum, Shanghai (Source: SMH)

Blossoming Romance in Kyoto - Holidays with Couples

1/4/2015

Kyoto’s unique blend of charming history and natural beauty makes it a lovers’ paradise. It might even inspire the ultimate romantic plunge.
Crammed with 1,200 years of history, spread across babbling streams and gushing rivers, encircled by towering mountains and sister city to Paris, Florence and Prague, Kyoto’s romantic credentials are world class. So enamoured was I on my first visit, the next time I took my girlfriend and an engagement ring.
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Blossoms on show (photo credit: Kyoto City Tourism)