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2 weeks ago | 
internationaltraveller.com | Elizabeth Whitehead
Planning a vacation to Thailand? There will now be one small but important addition to your holiday checklist. From 1 May, travellers will be required to obtain a Thailand Digital Arrival Card (TDAC) before entering the land of smiles. The TDAC will replace all paper arrival cards, a necessary streamlining of the arrivals process as tourism to Thailand only continues to boom (see: The White Lotus effect).
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1 month ago | 
internationaltraveller.com | Elizabeth Whitehead
The happiest nation in the world is set to building a new 'mindfulness city' that's positioned to be a major drawcard for wellness tourism. Tucked away in the Himalayas, the Kingdom of Bhutan is often regarded as one of the happiest nations in the world. It's the last stronghold of Vajrayana Buddhism, and even measures the collective wellbeing of its citizens through a Gross National Happiness Index (GNH).
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1 month ago | 
internationaltraveller.com | Elizabeth Whitehead
A controversial dual pricing system for international and local visitors is set to take effect in Japan this year. With its rich culture, incredible food and beautiful scenery, Japan is an ever-popular holiday destination. 2024 saw a record number of visitors to the country (over 35 million) bolstered by the weakening yen. As a result, parts of the country have been grappling with overtourism.
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1 month ago | 
internationaltraveller.com | Elizabeth Whitehead
This luxury train showcases England like you've never seen it before. The Britannic Explorer, A Belmond Train, is the new sleeper train redefining luxury travel in the UK. Set to launch in July, it will showcase England's lesser-known, yet breathtaking landscapes such as Cornwall, Wales and the Lake District.
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1 month ago | 
australiantraveller.com | Elizabeth Whitehead
According to a new study, Australia is worth crossing oceans to enjoy our food alone. Most of us are willing to go out of our way when it comes to good food. Walking an extra block for a perfect cup of coffee. Driving a little further to the takeaway we really love. Taking a trip to a ice creamery, even though there’s store-bought in the freezer. We welcome a little bit of inconvenience if it means securing a good bite. But what about when it comes to travelling long haul?
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1 month ago | 
australiantraveller.com | Elizabeth Whitehead
The world’s greatest road trip region is about to become one of the world’s greatest hiking regions with the opening of the 7-day Great Ocean Coastal Trail. The Great Ocean Road is a once-in-a-lifetime road trip and one of Australia’s biggest drawcards. But an upcoming multi-day hiking trail along the Otway Coast means that there will be another exhilarating way to explore the region’s world-class surf, charming beach towns and dramatic limestone cliffs.
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1 month ago | 
internationaltraveller.com | Elizabeth Whitehead
All eyes are on Egypt after the recent discovery of a pharaoh's tomb, the first to be excavated since Tutankhamun's in 1922. But it's just the latest development stoking interest in this ancient land. Here's why Egypt is shaping up to be a must-visit destination for 2025. The recent excavation of a 3500-year-old tomb belonging to Thutmose II is the first royal rock-cut tomb to be unearthed since Tutankhamun, over 100 years ago.
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2 months ago | 
internationaltraveller.com | Elizabeth Whitehead
The element of surprise is helping travellers reconnect with the spontaneous joy of travelling. With holiday time so scarce, most of us meticulously plan every detail of our itineraries before we depart. But what if you left all that to someone else, and set off without knowing exactly where you were going? Enter Uniworld's Mystery Cruises, a concept built on surprising guests. Passengers are given only the embarkation and disembarkation cities, the trip length and little else.
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2 months ago | 
australiantraveller.com | Elizabeth Whitehead
Uluṟu is more than a place. It’s a vessel of stories, a home and a wellspring of spirituality for its Traditional Owners. A journey to Australia’s spiritual heart with Aṉangu guides promises to reframe your sense of perspective. Pitjantjatjara artist Charmaine Kulitja sits cross-legged on the ground, tracing symbols in the warm desert sand with her finger. She etches a small circle into the paprika-orange earth, then draws two larger rings around it. “Ngura,” she says.
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2 months ago | 
australiantraveller.com | Elizabeth Whitehead
You’ve probably heard of Uluru’s Field of Light. Enter Trail of Light: a new installation set to captivate visitors to Mildura on the banks of the Murray River. Bruce Munro is a renowned installation and light artist, whose work appears in some of the most iconic landscapes worldwide. His most well-known work is undoubtedly Field of Light in Uluṟu, which draws thousands of visitors to wander through the otherworldly lightscape after sunset.
