Category: Travel

Australian visitor numbers to South Korea have risen by almost a third since 2019 pre-COVID figures, the latest ABS data has revealed. In addition to the staggering 28 per cent increase South Korea is also InsideAsia Tour’s number one destination, representing 48 per cent of all bookings in 2024. “We are continuing to see increasing...

If you’re heading to Japan or planning a trip to the popular destination in the near future, exchange your Aussie dollars now. For the first time in just over 10 years, the Japanese yen has recorded historic lows against most currencies including the Australian dollar. On Friday, it decisively outperformed the Japanese yen with a...

Prime Minister Anthony Albanese has described the disappearance of two Australian brothers in Mexico as “a really concerning situation”. Callum and Jake Robinson are believed to have gone missing in the country’s northern Baja California region over the weekend. This is what we know so far. Who is missing? Jake and Callum Robinson — both...

Virgin Australia has suspended its direct service from Adelaide to Bali after a delay in the delivery of 10 new Boeing MAX planes. Travellers keen to head to the hotspot from the Aussie city won’t be able to do so between April 28 and June 9 as the airline awaits the delivery of the new...

In short: Authorities are urging tourists to properly prepare for remote dry season travel after tourists were rescued in the East Kimberley last week.  The man and his passenger were stranded for two days in the remote area before being airlifted by police.  What’s next? Authorities are urging travellers to pack enough supplies and tell others about their movements...

Aussies have fallen in love with everything South Korean. The last two decades have seen South Korean exports sweep the world, from K-pop and Korean TV dramas to beauty products, fashion and food. So, it’s no surprise that the Asian country has seen a massive rise in popularity in recent years. According to the Australian...

Aussies already lay claim to having one of the most powerful passports in the world — and according to new research, the second most expensive. In three months, the cost of the Australian passport is set to increase by 15 per cent, meaning those who plan on purchasing the ten-year travel document will have to...

Anshula Kapoor on a solo trip in Canberra Canberra, Australia‘s capital city, often gets overshadowed by the glitz of Sydney and Melbourne. But for the intrepid solo traveller seeking a unique and enriching experience, Canberra offers a hidden gem waiting to be explored. From fascinating museums and world-class galleries to outdoor adventures and indigenous encounters,...

Image: Busways Various state governments and bus and coach operators have announced free and extra bus services for veterans, war widows and others involved in the Australian Defence Force (ADF) on ANZAC Day. The Victorian government has offered free public transport travel for veterans and war widows on April 24-26, while ADF members,...

Singapore Airlines’ graduated return to full strength post-pandemic continues across the European summer, with the reintroduction of Barcelona, Spain, to its destination roster, as well as increased capacity between Singapore and Frankfurt, Germany, with an A380 swinging into action on the route, and Copenhagen, Denmark, where service is expanding from five times a week to...

In the dim torchlight, Des Matsutaro crouches over the unremarkable detritus of war. Beer bottles, pots, a shoe sole, bowls stamped with the insignia of the Imperial Japanese Navy. A land crab scurries across the dusty floor, which is littered with ammunition cases, and a “drip pit” for capturing bodily fluids hints at a makeshift...

A select group of Australian travel industry leaders recently embarked on a transformative and strategic journey to Canada and snow-covered Alberta to connect with tourism partners and experience the wonder of the Canadian Rockies and its open minds, hearts, and spaces. Karryon’s MATT LEEDHAM chronicled the journey. Destination Canada hosted the purpose-driven trip in partnership...