‘Slow travel’ is the way to go if you have the time and budget – and even if you don’t, you can still dream. Author Penny Watson suggests six ultimate long trips, from a 55-day South American adventure to a 45-day immersion in the culture of Bordeaux.
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Fancy a gourmet beach picnic on your own private island? How about an oyster tasting around a half-submerged table in a bay or a desert dinner under the stars? Travel writer Lee Atkinson shares eight unforgettable gourmet experiences.
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South Australia’s independent farmers and makers produce everything from fresh seafood and dairy products to flavoursome olive oils and fruit and veg. Callum Hann shares some of his favourite SA regional produce.
Development plans have been lodged for the $30 million luxury wellness resort proposed at McLaren Vale’s Wirra Wirra Winery, with the design including 33 rooms, 10 separate buildings, a swimming pool, function hall and wellness centre.
From rolling landscapes of scrubby bush and red-earth desert, to a magic excursion amid towering cathedrals of jagged sandstone rock and convivial conversations with fellow passengers, Susan Mitchell finds there’s plenty to love about the Ghan.
Thousands of “little aliens” have started to gather in South Australia’s gulf waters, with divers and snorkellers from around the world wanting to glimpse the annual cuttlefish pilgrimage expected to follow in the coming weeks.
The South Australian Government is inviting the public to run, ride or simply relax around the Myponga Reservoir this long weekend as it begins opening the gates to the natural beauty of our water catchments.
This wasn’t just any bar. This was Hong Kong’s intimate, Hemingway-inspired speakeasy The Old Man – which, just a year after opening, was named the tenth best bar in the world.
The beach means something different for all of us. Whether building sandcastles or chasing surf is your thing, here’s SALIFE’s guide to the best beaches in the state for your leisure activity of choice.
While it has long been heralded for its stunning beauty and other-worldly moments of isolation, Kangaroo Island has taken its time in becoming the world-class tourism hotspot it was always destined to be. Right now, it sits at that perfect moment for SA visitors – boasting a slew of sophisticated, authentic experiences that are ripe for exploration yet still secret enough to be free of bustling tourist crowds.
From unique stargazing opportunities under an internationally recognised dark sky, to snowy peaks and ridiculously blue-hued water, this little lakeside town warrants more than a mere photo stop on your New Zealand driving holiday.
