Meaning ‘a place where the fish pass through’, Tavanipupu is not a place you want to just pass on through. Kate Webster ditches her watch, goes barefoot and dives into the waters to see if the fish...
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Meaning ‘a place where the fish pass through’, Tavanipupu is not a place you want to just pass on through. Kate Webster ditches her watch, goes barefoot and dives into the waters to see if the fish...
What do a former United States President, the Solomon Islands and a coconut have in common? Kate Webster heads to a small island off the town of Gizo to find out. The capital of the Western Province...
I grew up in the Redlands, so a lot of my time was spent out on the water and around the bay. We would go wakeboarding, take boat trips in little tinnies and explore the islands off the coastline...
Kate Webster discovers a magical world underneath the ocean at Queensland’s Lady Elliot Island in the Great Barrier Reef “Dive, dive, dive” were the last words I heard before...
There are only two ways to immerse yourself in the pristine nature of Lady Musgrave Island off the coast of Queensland; DIY camping or pontoon luxury – both are unforgettable and worth adding...
Kate Webster steps into the gardens of Eden Health Retreat in Currumbin Valley and discovers why health retreats can be life-changing. I had never been to a health retreat before. I thought they were...
If you have been watching Survivor Australia, you would have noticed the stunning backdrops of Outback Australia. Aerial shots that pan over the dramatic, rugged landscape as far as the eye can see...
If you are heading to the manta ray disco on Lady Elliot Island, here is all you need to know before jumping in the water for a dance with these giant kites of the sea. Lady Elliot Island is a coral...
The Whitsundays may now be one of Australia’s most well-known tourist playgrounds, but it is first and foremost Ngaro country. As I navigated the multi-million dollar catamaran, Portland Roads...
Forget yoga for your daily dose of zen. All you need is a snorkel, mask, floatation device and a river running through some of Australia’s most lush rainforest. Let’s face it; most people head to the...
To support conservation and experience the wild world at its best, start by recognising tourism organisations that endorse ethical travel, writes Kate Webster. They say an elephant never forgets, nor...
It’s not everyday you get to do something with your life that makes such a profound difference. This particular day, in the cold of a May morning in the bushveld in Madikwe Game Reserve, I did. It...
Rwanda may be known as the ‘Heart of Africa’ because of its location, but as Kate Webster discovered, it is a country that is full of heart. As the world is gripped by the changes in daily life due...
Being my second time visiting Rwanda, I thought I knew what to expect. I was wrong, as this small East African country has so much to offer. It is not a country you visit once, but a country that...
No matter where you are in Sri Lanka, one thing I found is the sunsets are magic. Some people collect souvenirs from their travels, I tend to collect sunsets. Something about sunsets I find alluring...
Kate Webster discovers a place in Africa where wild things roam, all the way up to the foot of your bed. Laying in bed, I was serenaded by hippos into one of the best sleeps I have ever had...
Floating at 4500 feet in the air, Kate Webster finds warmth in the sunshine and calm in the stillness over the Gold Coast on a hot air balloon flight. I don’t mind early mornings but in winter it...
Over my years of travel, I have morphed from being just a tourist with a camera visiting the hot spots, to developing a sense of reason when visiting far flung places. Travel has given me the...
Nothing quite prepares you for coming face to face with a humpback whale. The experience really is life changing. There are few wildlife encounters that allow you to get this up close and personal...
It is hard not to feel gratitude daily in Laos’ Luang Prabang. I found it such a peaceful place where every moment and experience was a true blessing. Laos is a country that remains lost in time...
Traversed by the Mekong River and mountainous terrain, Laos is a country that still holds much of its charm from yesteryear. Kate Webster takes you on a journey back in time to discover Luang Prabang...