Five things you wouldn’t expect about Antarctica
Travelling to Antarctica is like nowhere else on the planet. The sheer scale and beauty of the environment that completely surrounds you can’t put into…
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How to survive a long-haul flight from Australia
You don’t get to work in the travel industry without racking up some serious air miles from plenty of long-haul flights. We’ve discovered a few…
Read MoreTop Ten Travel Destinations for 2019 – Recommended by Us!
2019 is fast approaching, and now is a fantastic time to start thinking about where you want to head next year. Deciding where to go…
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Conquering Kilimanjaro
You know that feeling when you arrive at a new destination. You are waiting in the arrival’s hall with all the other tired but excited…
Read MoreGalapagos for Beginners: What You Need to Know Before You Go!
The Galapagos Islands off the coast of Ecuador are a dream holiday destination for many. The unique wildlife, varied environment and unconventional history make this…
Read MoreTop 5 Tips for Hiking the Inca Trail
Kylie Gilbert recently visited Peru and completed the four-day-three-night hike to the famous Inca ruins at Machu Picchu. We asked her for her top tips…
Read MoreNepal vs Sikkim: A Tale of Two Treks
Ray Baker has recently completed two Himalayan Treks, one in Nepal and one in Sikkim, India. Here, he reflects on both treks - how they…
Read MoreWhat It’s Like to 4WD Across Southern Africa on Safari
After mapping out more than 7500km to research Back Track’s first fully-guided and escorted six vehicle safari, Jim Drapes and the brave souls on the…
Read MoreUnpredictable trekking in Nepal
Trek leader, Ray Baker, recalls a particularly memorable trip to Nepal to research a new tour… In April 2000, I did a research trek into…
Read MoreThe top 5 destination for 2018 & what they will set you back!
Okay, so Lonely Planet lists Canberra as one of the world's three hottest destinations… but our clients and colleagues have different ideas! So, here’s what’s…
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