DESTINATIONS - Auckland for free


 

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Five free things to do in Auckland
Flight Centre blog - Sunday, December 13, 2014

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http://www.flightcentre.com.au/travel-news/destinations/free-things-auckland/

DESTINATIONS - Chongqing



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China
Badminton and bells in heaving metropolis
Escape (News Corp Australia( - Sunday, December 7, 2014

"Sarah Nicholson visits Chongqing, home to more than 30 million people"

DESTINATIONS - Christchurch

 

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New Zealand
Lift from a dose of high energy
Escape (News Corp Australia) - Sunday, November 30, 2014

"The tragic earthquake of 2011 has shaken up more than the countryside in this lovely Kiwi area, writes Sarah Nicholson"

Use this link to see the online version of the story...
http://www.dailytelegraph.com.au/travel/visit-the-reinvigorated-christchurch-in-new-zealands-south-island/story-fnjjuxwc-1227129870313 

DESTINATIONS - Yangtze River


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Destination Afloat
The chasms of history
The Australian - Saturday, November 15, 2014

"A Yangtze cruise provides glimpses of ancient and modern landscapes"

DESTINATIONS - Beijing




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Community Life Beijing
Traditions rule behind old walls
Escape (News Corp Australia) - Sunday, November 9, 2014

"There are hidden enclaves within the burgeoning city limits of China's capital that are still hanging to an ancient way of life, writes Sarah Nicholson"

Use this link to see the online version of the story...
http://www.adelaidenow.com.au/travel/sarah-nicholson-explores-chinese-hutongs-in-the-crowded-city-of-beijing-china/story-fnjjuxwd-1227113542407

DESTINATIONS - Imperial War Museum



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War history London
The Battles of Britain
Escape (News Corp Australia) - Sunday, November 8, 2014

"London's Imperial War Museum has spent $70 million expanding its exhibits on a centenary of conflict, writes Sarah Nicholson" 

Use this link to see the online version of the story...
http://www.perthnow.com.au/travel/world/reopening-of-the-imperial-war-museum-in-london/story-fnjjvcly-1227114721918

DESTINATION - Tarangire National Park




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Wild wonders Tanzania
Eye-to-eye with a slice of Africa
Escape (News Corp Australia) - Sunday, November 2, 2014

"Expect a close-up view of nature's finest at Tarangire National Park, writes Sarah Nicholson. The 'home of the elephant' is a window on all that is wild on the continent.''

Use this link to see the online version of the story...
http://www.dailytelegraph.com.au/travel/go-on-safari-at-tarangire-national-park-in-tanzania-with-bunnik-tours/story-fnjjuxwc-1227108351788

IDEAS - Travel photos



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Zoom in - travel photography
Make the most of holiday snaps
Escape (News Corp Australia) - Sunday, October 26, 2014

"With the wonderful equipment available, there are fewer excuses than ever to come home from a trip with a load of lousy photographs, writes Sarah Nicholson"

Use this link to see the online version of the story...
http://www.adelaidenow.com.au/travel/photographer-nick-rains-from-leica-akademie-shares-his-travel-photo-tips/story-fnjjuxwd-1227100774521

DESTINATIONS - Eureka's Ballarat


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Goldfields Ballarat
Solid Gold History
Escape (News Corp Australia) - Sunday, October 26, 2014

"When it comes to democracy, Australia had its Eureka moment in 1854 at the miners' stockade near Ballarat in central western Victoria, writes Sarah Nicholson"

Use this link to see the online version of the story...
http://www.couriermail.com.au/travel/australia/visit-ballarat-for-the-160th-anniversary-of-the-eureka-stockade-on-december-3/story-fnjjuyva-1227100883493

DESTINATIONS - The Old Store on Barnard

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Bendigo, Victoria
The place to experience life in another time
Escape (News Corp Australia) - Sunday, October 19, 2014

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http://www.heraldsun.com.au/travel/australia/the-old-store-on-barnard-a-place-to-experience-life-in-another-time/story-fnjjuyvc-1227093855493

IDEAS - Air travel in 2015



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Best for 2015
Comfort's a big winner in the sky
Escape (News Corp Australia) - Sunday, October 19, 2014

"Airline distasters and financial woes may have dominated this year's headlines but passengers should enjoy better in-flight conditions next year, writes Sarah Nicholson"

Use this link to see the online version of the story...
http://www.adelaidenow.com.au/travel/travel-advice/whats-new-in-airlines-in-2015/story-fnjjv796-1227090634634

DESTINATIONS - Matsuyama


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Past track - Matsuyama Japan
The town where time stands still
Escape (News Corp Australia) - Sunday, September 5, 2014

"A new airline link-up allows Aussie tourists to step off the well-worn paths and discover the heart and soul of an ancient lands, writes Sarah Nicholson"

Use this link to see the story online...
http://www.dailytelegraph.com.au/travel/matsuyama-the-japanese-town-where-time-stands-still/story-fnjjuxwc-1227079146264 

DESTINATIONS - Home Valley Station



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Outback life - Home Valley Station
A land of sweeping plains
Escape (News Corp Australia) - Sunday, September 5, 2014

"Sarah Nicholson discovers the wide-open country that inspired the works of poet Dorothea Mackellar in the Kimberley region of northwest Austalia"

DESTINATIONS - Canberra



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Short break Canberra
New buzz in the nation's capital
Escape (News Corp Australia) - Sunday, September 21, 2014

"Sarah Nicholson provides a rundown on the latest exhibitions, hotels and things to do in Canberra"

Use this link to see the online version of the story...
http://www.heraldsun.com.au/travel/new-attractions-and-things-to-do-in-canberra/story-fnjjuxvu-1227064267878 

DESTINATIONS - Anzac Albany


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Escape - Anzac Albany
Scenic homade to war heroes
The Daily Telegraph - Thursday, August 28, 2014
The Courier Mail - Saturday, August 30, 2014

"An old whaling port marks the 100th anniversary of Azac troops setting sail for unknown horrors."

Use this link to see the online version of the story...
http://www.dailytelegraph.com.au/travel/albany-wa-pays-tribute-to-the-men-and-women-who-sailed-to-war/story-fnjjuxwc-1227041611057

DESTINATIONS - Marree



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Outback town - Marree
Quiet streets offer a glimpse to the past
Escape (News Corp Australia) - Sunday, August 24, 2014

"Take the time to explore this little town in South Australia's north and you'll find yourself captivated by its history and bygone beauty, writes Sarah Nicholson"

Use this link to see the online version of the story...
http://www.perthnow.com.au/travel/the-outback-donga-stop-worth-staying-longer-welcome-to-marree-population-70/story-fnjjuxwg-1227031928613 

DESTINATIONS - InterContinental Melbourne


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Personal Service
Canvas (The Courier Mail) - Saturday, August 23, 2014

"The head concierge at the InterContinental Melbourne The Rialto, James Ridenour, takes visitors on a virtual guided tour with his social media platforms brimming with gorgeous places around the city to eat, shop and view, writes Sarah Nicholson"

DESTINATIONS - Brickendon


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A place of prosperity
Canvas (The Courier Mail) - Saturday, August 9, 2014

"Nothing can contrast the grim reality of convict life behind the walls of Port Arthur than the opportunity of a life on the land in Tasmania's north, writes Sarah Nicholson"

DESTINATIONS - Queensland islands




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Holiday havens - Coastal Queensland
Island jewels shining bright
Escape (News Corp Australia) - Sunday, July 27, 2014

"Sarah Nicholson provides a rundown in six popular seaside destinations off the coast of the Sunshine State for those looking for a quick trip offshore"

Use this link to see the online version of the story...
http://www.adelaidenow.com.au/travel/which-island-is-right-for-you-queenslands-six-top-holiday-island-escapes/story-fnjjuxwd-1227000424462?nk=bcd5c97d35efb39f7d8f04d690f1aaa9

DESTINATIONS - Albany wine

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Grape expectations
Canvas (The Courier Mail) - Saturday, July 19, 2014

"Boasting some of the west's best vineyards, Albany has earned a reputation for producing some of the nation's best wines, and other industries are also bearing fruit, writes Sarah Nicholson"

DESTINATIONS - Taquile Island



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Travel back in time with a visit to Taquile Island
Escape (News Corp Australia) - Sunday, July 11, 2014


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http://www.adelaidenow.com.au/travel/travel-back-in-time-with-a-visit-to-taquile-island-lake-titicaca-in-peru/story-fnjjuxwd-1226985820030

DESTINATIONS - Australian War Memorial

 


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Follow the story of the Australian Mr Bean at Australian War Memorial in Canberra
Escape (News Corp Australia) - Sunday, June 8, 2014

Use this link to see the online version of the story...
http://www.dailytelegraph.com.au/travel/follow-the-story-of-the-australian-mr-bean-at-australian-war-memorial-in-canberra/story-fnjjuxwc-1226944813404?nk=bcd5c97d35efb39f7d8f04d690f1aaa9

DESTINATION - Murray River cuisine




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Top chef returns to Mildura's matural smorgasbord
Esacpe (News Corp Australia) - Sunday, June 8, 2014

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http://www.perthnow.com.au/travel/australia/top-chef-returns-to-milduras-natural-smorgasbord/story-fnjjuyv9-1226944869864?nk=bcd5c97d35efb39f7d8f04d690f1aaa9

DESTINATIONS - Mekong Delta


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Go with the flow
The Courier Mail - Saturday, April 19, 2014

"Sample life on the Mekong Delta with a river cruise on a converted ferry, but beware of ghosts"

DESTINATIONS - Lake Titicaca villages


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Inca Trail - Lake Titicaca, Peru
Hidden riches in the hills
Escape (News Corp Australia) - Sunday, April 13, 2014

"Sarah Nicholson stands her ground and discvers there's must to see around the highlands surroundings Peru's famous lake"