Brazil – A hazard to your waistline?

After some difficulties with a North American Winter, our roving member, Mattg, heads this week to South America, specifically Brazil and Peru. No doubt many will be heading to Brazil later this year for the World Cup, so it’s a good time to find out what’s on offer. While many visit the country as tourists, … Continued

Where to spend a 10 day holiday

One member this week has a rather enviable problem. They have a ten day holiday to plan and have no idea where to go. Our well-travelled and limitlessly helpful bunch are delighted to provide some getaway recommendations. Locally, Central and Northern Australia were highly recommended for their culture and unique experiences. Our nearby Kiwi cousins … Continued

Beware the Romans (selling Hand Bags)!

Encounters can often provide travellers with memories they will keep forever. But some may leave you with the feeling of unease – missed opportunity or money saved? One of our members recently had such an experience Ever have one of those days where you wish you could go back and have again? We were walking … Continued

Guam – “Why are you here?”

Frequent Flyers have a lot to thank the Spanish for, including making Guam their only Pacific port east of the Philippines from about 1565. Thanks to the spoils of winning the American Spanish War in the 1890s, America was granted control over Puerto Rico & Guam, making them territories of the United States. While the … Continued

5 Hours in the City of Angels – What to do?

It is a common scenario, you are on a long flight from Australia and need to connect to another airline, so you have allowed some time in case of delays.  So what do you do with your time?  One of our members asks this very question about a destination that is quite popular for Australian … Continued