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Sir Douglas Mawson – The Legacy That Inspired a Nation

Edited by David JensenWork is slow, tedious but steady over at Mawson’s Huts. After a wicked blizzard, the quad bikes are buried deep under inches of snow and so the job of unearthing the trusty steeds, and continuing the arduous tasks, begins in earnest just as soon as the sun peeks through the clo

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29 Ways to beat boredom on a long haul flight

On almost all flights departing Australia bound for Latin America will undoubtedly involve a long haul flight. Flights from Sydney to Santiago are around 13-14 hours. The following are a few ways to beat boredom.1. Read a Novel. Bring a magazines or a novel, or if you’re a fast reader load up your e

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7 Cool Facts About Machu Picchu You Should Know

Planning an adventure trip to Peru? Then get in the know before you go and discover some cool facts about Machu Picchu you never knew you needed to know!Four years ago the world celebrated the centenary of the discovery of Machu Picchu, renowned as the famous Lost City of the Incas, and one of South

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A comparison of two poles from a traveller’s perspective

It’s a question I often get: Which is the best Polar Region to travel to? The Arctic or Antarctica?I was fortunate enough to take my first Antarctic cruise in 2007. For me, the continent was everything I was hoping it would be – otherworldly, on an unfathomable scale and teeming with intriguing wild

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South America’s Top 5 Most Inspiring Cultural Festivals

Renowned for their fervent enjoyment of life, ardent faith and long-held spirituality – not to mention their penchant for a good night of partying – South Americans host some of the most inspiring cultural festivals you’ll arguably ever witness, anywhere in the world. Whether it’s about praying for

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Antarctic Penguin species you need to know before your trip

If you are planning a trip to Antarctica, it’s a good idea to know the different penguin species you will encounter - they're one of the most popular types of wildlife! There are a total of 17 species of penguins and only 6 of these are found on the Antarctic mainland. However, there are plenty of o

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