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Venice to Munich by Train: 6 Great Stops in Italy, Austria and Germany

Last updated on February 19th, 2026 at 11:14 pmVenice to Munich is a fantastic train route dotted with scenic highlights. The journey commences and culminates in two of Europe’s most iconic cities. Venice is renown for its picturesque canals and well preserved architecture dating to the 15th century. Munich is famous for its world class…

Boats pass through a Venice canal

How to Beat Airport Delays

There are few feelings worse than sitting in the airport waiting for your flight only to hear that it has been delayed. Nobody wants to be stuck in an airport for any longer than necessary, especially if you are nervous about flying or need to get to your destination. There is typically not much you…

check-in kiosks in an airport terminal with just a few passengers.

How Adventurous Spirits Can Leave a Lasting Impact

Some people live life with a spark that ignites everything they touch. They climb mountains, chase horizons, and refuse to be boxed in. These are the adventurous spirits – the bold, the curious, the compassionate. While their journeys may take them to the edges of the world, many also leave a lasting imprint closer to…

A man hikes a summit overlooking forested mountains

Tips for Visiting 5 of the Most Fascinating Small Countries in Europe

Last updated on May 28th, 2025 at 08:19 amEurope is a fascinating continent, with a rich history spanning a wealth of cultures, languages and epochs. Some of the world’s most popular destinations for visitors include France, Italy, Spain and Greece. But there are also many fantastic small countries in Europe, that are wonderful to explore….

Small boats dot the picturesque turqoise waters of Spinola Bay in St. Julian's, Malta.

Antarctica: Our Wild Southern Frontier

Just a stone’s throw across the Southern Ocean – well, a rather large stone’s throw, mind you – lies Antarctica. It’s our planet’s deep south, an ice-clad giant that has long fascinated Aussie explorers and scientists, and it’s practically on our doorstep, relatively speaking. For Australians, Antarctica isn’t some abstract, distant landmass. It’s our southern…

A group of penguins standing on a sheet of ice near water, with mountains draped in ice in the background, in Antarctica.