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In praise of escapism
A long-time contributor to Travel’s pages, writer JOHN BORTHWICK recently won the 2020 Pacific Area Travel Association’s (PATA) Gold Award for Best Destination Story.
Here, he takes a light-hearted look at travel and writing, exploring Thailand and the greatly under-rated virtues of escapism.
Our World: Family road trip a big slice of adventure
Outback escape proves a real eye-opener for this intrepid journalist and his family
A slice of Spain
The Travel team and friends spend a weekend with icons
Streams of thought that mesmerise
Stephen Scourfield goes with the flow through time and tide
Island’s bees are all the buzz
Finding a natural wonder in the Gascoyne
Phenomena stir wave of interest
Hyden offers natural and man-made attractions
The makings of a Wheatbelt rock star
Nature and culture a perfect mix in this unique Wheatbelt nature reserve
Wildflower chatter in Chittering Valley
Just a short drive from the city, a wildflower oasis beckons along a picturesque walking trail
South West beauty a real sight to behold
Walking in nature is one of life’s simple pleasures, but when you do it in one of the world’s most spectacular and biodiverse landscapes accompanied by a knowledgeable and enthusiastic guide, it takes the experience to another level.