Robyn Foyster in Phinda Private Game Reserve, South Africa

andBeyond’s Phinda Private Game Reserve: My First Safari Adventure

Footprints in the sand share the secrets of this untamed world in Kwazulu Natal’s best private game reserve. This is the first lesson I learn on safari as we head off at dawn in a 12-seater open vehicle in search of recent paw print sightings of the world’s biggest and fastest cat. Less than 20…

March 29, 202698Comments

Byrobynfoyster

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The End of ‘Tick Box’ Tourism: Why We Are Embracing Slow, Meaningful Travel

We all know the exhaustion that comes from a packed travel itinerary, racing from one landmark to the next just to snap a photo and say we’ve been there. But according to a fascinating new study, Australian travellers are officially calling time on the frantic pace. The inaugural Wendy Wu Tours: The Journey Ahead Report…

March 29, 20260Comments

Byrobynfoyster

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Eagles Nest II: The Ultimate Tasmanian Luxury Hideaway Near Cradle Mountain

We were a party of two couples: myself, Mr. G, and our foodie friends Mitch and Gemma on a quest for the perfect luxury gateway to Cradle Mountain. The drive from Devonport uses the imposing Mount Roland as a natural navigation system, leading us down gravel driveways to a place where keys and codes aren't…

March 14, 20260Comments

ByKaren Lawson

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A Woman’s Guide To Threading the Needle in Spain

We arrived in Spain by train, crossing from France into a new country and a whole new rhythm of travel. Four days in Barcelona, followed by a single night in Madrid before flying home. A short trip, deliberately so, as this time I’m not flying solo. I’m travelling with my sixteen-year-old daughter, Luca, which, for…

March 12, 20260Comments

ByColette Gallagher

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What Can This Tiny Pacific Island Teach Us About Sustainable Travel?

From cosmetics to clothing, food to furniture, when it comes to the products we purchase, green is the new black. With a growing number of consumers considering environmental factors before committing with their credit card. And, the trips we take are no exception. While several glamourous getaways have long driven the growing demand for socially responsible…

March 12, 202634Comments

ByMarie-Antoinette Issa

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Beyond The Ice: Women Redefine the Antarctica Travel Narrative

For as long as I can remember, the travel narrative surrounding Antarctica has been dominated by tales of rugged survival and hard science. We picture the early explorers, the icebreakers, and the researchers braving the harshest elements on earth. But what happens when we view the world's most remote, fragile continent through the lens of…

February 21, 20260Comments

Byrobynfoyster

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Northern Thailand’s Hill Tribes: Preserving Tradition in a Modern World

Sipping herbal tea harvested from the jungles of northern Thailand, I sit with Athu at his Akha cultural centre, perched among the rolling hills of the Golden Triangle. He speaks in broken English, his third language, wearing a black shirt and a small brown fedora. Around us, Akha's tools, clothing, and ornaments fill the room,…

February 6, 20260Comments

BySadie Archbald

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The Ultimate Singapore Stopover Guide: Shopping, Culture, and Wellness

With 16.9 million travellers landing in Singapore last year, the Lion City has officially shed its reputation as just a quick business layover. As more flights use Singapore as a global transit hub, why not stretch that stopover into an extra day or two just for you? Trust me, playing tourist and squeezing in some…

February 2, 20260Comments

Byrobynfoyster

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10 Film-Inspired Destinations Every Woman Would Love

From sweeping moors to turquoise beaches, these destinations inspire women travellers to explore, relax, and embrace adventure—solo or in style. 1. ‘Wuthering Heights’ — Yorkshire Moors, UK (2026) Best Time to Visit: April–June or September–October Solo Female Travel Tip: Explore moorland landscapes safely with guided hikes. Literary tours and village walks are immersive and social.…

January 26, 20260Comments

Byrobynfoyster

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Paris Unplanned: Five Days of Art, Walking and Letting Go As A Solo Traveller

Call it luck, chance or manipulation, but I recently suggested it was important that I collect my daughter after her six-week exchange in Lille, and since I had to be in France, five days solo in Paris beforehand felt entirely reasonable. Completely unscheduled, and the rare luxury of time I hadn’t planned for but was…

January 22, 20260Comments

ByColette Gallagher

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