Tayla Gentle

From the dusty Red Centre to the tip of the Top End and all the way down to Tasmania’s south, Australia is home to some of the world’s most unique landscapes. And nothing beats exploring these regions by foot.

How do you pack for a land of extremes – both in landscape and in weather patterns? Well, we’re here to help.

Easter Island might be a long five-hour flight from mainland Chile, but this is a destination well worth the travel time. Trust us.

Chile can be pretty overwhelming; there are almost too many geysers to see, trails to trek and wines to drink. But don’t worry, we’re going to break things down for you.

Top drops and where to drink them (plus a few handy wine-swilling tips).

From the seat of my safari truck, I’m quietly humming a medley of Toto’s Africa and Can You Feel the Love Tonight from the Lion King, and I’m about to spy my first rhino.

Rugged coast, sandy beaches, whales and dolphins and some of the hugest vistas around. South Africa’s Garden Route has to be experienced to be believed.

Where else can you sing with a choir, dance with the locals, ride ponies, and hit up a shebeen?

Homestay experiences like this are so special; they open your eyes to another way of living, and help you gain a new perspective.