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The Great Barrier Reef and Uluru are getting less tourist attention and the Australian War Memorial is now named among the top 25 global tourist destinations.

Three little Lego characters travel the world and make a stop in the land Down Under where they photograph some of the country’s most recognisable destinations.

If you plan your holidays based on where you can get the best tucker you are not alone says Tourism Australia.

Ningaloo Reef in Western Australia is considered Australia’s family friendly alternative to the Great Barrier Reef. Explore the reef at your own pace while you watch frolicking dolphins and whales.

Enter the competition to win a Stoke Travel passport to 2 festivals of your choice from 24 of the world's most awesomest parties!

If you enjoy buying a lottery ticket on Tuesday or Saturday evenings from Tatts for the big lotto draw but are living abroad in the UK it can be frustrating having no way to take part from overseas.

Spain, Turkey, the Canaries or Greece: are you fed up of your regular holiday haunts? Why not consider some great destinations that you’ve never looked into before?

TRAVEL WRITER ENTRY | YASMIN SHIMA takes us on a journey of self discovery as she seeks soul adventure through India and South America.

TRAVEL WRITER ENTRY | CLARE GLEESON shares her experience of travelling from Luang Prubang to Vientiane on the VIP bus.

SHARON SPENCE LIEB joined the life aquatic when she went swimming with the gentle giants of the sea at the Georgia Aquarium in Atlanta

One of the greatest pleasures of travelling is meeting the locals but where are the world’s friendliest?

Here are five of the most jaw-dropping, gorgeous and picture-perfect beaches in the world.

CRAIG LEWIS discovers the conservation, protection and population expansion of critically endangered animals is the top priority of White Elephant Safari Lodge in Northern KwaZulu-Natal. But the comfort, food and African experience they offer their guests is a very close second.

They may not appear on the top of everyone's 'must see' list, but here are eight not so common London attractions which are still worth a visit.

Touring the sites is an important part of travelling, but sometimes the experience of staying at a luxury hotel can be just as memorable, as SHARON SPENCE LIEB discovered when she checked in to Charleston Place Hotel in South Carolina.

Wearing a wristband guaranteeing him almost anything he wants PAUL BLEAKLEY lived it up in Cancun, and was surprised to find the experience much more enriching than he expected.

Not one for following step-by-step guide books, CRAIG LEWIS explores Drakensberg in Southern Africa by getting to know the charming local residents, and risking it all in some action packed adventures.

Don’t worry, be happy as MICHAEL MCCORMICK gives you everything you need to know to navigate, and celebrate one of the beautiful cities in the world.

A sucker for punishment and stringent guided tours, AMY PATERSON walks the fine line in the Korean Demilitarized Zone, one of the most heavily guarded borders in the world.

Unlike everyone who left their hearts in San Francisco Sharon Spence Lieb found hers, when she travelled to America’s west coast with her boyfriend.

A new poll has found one in five holiday makers has been tormented by boring ‘tag-along tourists’ who they can’t get rid of, despite dropping hints.

TRAVEL WRITER WINNER | CRAIG LEWIS’ wish list has a few more ticks after a three-day safari trip in the Ngala Private Game Reserve, one of Africa’s richest wildlife regions.

TRAVEL WRITER ENTRY | A trip to Morocco is both an eye-opening and soul-opening experience as TARA KLEINER discovered during her tour of the North African country.

POSTCARDS FROM AUSTRALIA | Broome gave us our first glimpse of the west coast of Australia, and I have never been more grateful to see the ocean again

TRAVEL WRITER ENTRY | From walking in footsteps of Emperors past, to sampling the local milkshake DIVYA PATWARI gives a step-by-step guide to Delhi, old and new.

A retiring Australian diplomat in southern Thailand has warned young travellers of the dangers of a potentially deadly drug cocktail made from Kratom being sold at popular beach rave parties in the area.

There are many reasons why you should travel, including to develop skills, see the world and form long-lasting relationships with people from different cultures and backgrounds. We explore the top seven reasons to travel the world.

Get your travel story published with Australian Times and win a £250 travel voucher from our friends at Topdeck.

POSTCARDS FROM AUSTRALIA | Our Australian explorer shakes off the last of a rib-breaking cough to explore the local wildlife of Adelaide River, including crocodiles and buffalo.

FRANCE | KRIS GRIFFITHS goes summer snowboarding on Europe’s biggest skiable glacier - Les Deux Alpes, before exploring the classic French charm of nearby Grenoble.

POSTCARDS FROM AUSTRALIA | Surfers glide in with the break and look like seals clambering onto rock as they fight the surf to stand upright at Emerald Beach, NSW.

Heading to Edinburgh this month for the Festival Fringe or the Military Tattoo? KIEL EGGING finds five other great attractions you can do in the Scottish Capital for less than 20 pounds - once your stomach has recovered from all the chuckling.

TRAVEL WRITER WINNER | Enraptured by the sights, sounds and flavours of Portugal LAUREN MARIE TROPEANO fell helplessly in love with the country on her very first encounter. Lauren is our Great Travel Writer competition winner for July, and has won a £250 voucher with Topdeck.

On a whistle-stop tour of the main cities of Scandinavia, KIEL EGGING sorts his myths from his must-sees. He discovers some surprising similarities between the main sights of Norway, Denmark and Sweden.

POSTCARDS FROM AUSTRALIA | Haylee and her husband are currently driving around Down Under. This week they find the creamiest milkshakes south of the Queensland border at Bodalla Dairy Shed.

POSTCARDS FROM AUSTRALIA | In a new addition to Australian Times, our contributors take a look at some of the most exciting and undiscovered travel opportunities in our own country. In the first installment, HAYLEE SLATER visits Mossman Gorge in Queensland and takes in the region's natural beauty.

Unlike the many high profile film festivals that take place across the UK each year, slick black tie events are not a feature of Motovun Film Festival. In fact, the only thing slick in this rustic Croatian village is the locally produced olive oil sold by the roadside and your...

TRAVEL WRITER WINNER | Homeless in Japan. Two uncoordinated Queensland girls battle the infamous Hokkaido weather in a desperate attempt to get… anywhere. Alison is our Great Travel Writer competition winner for July, and has won a £250 voucher with Topdeck.

TRAVEL WRITER ENTRY | In the hot and sultry highlands of Sri Lanka, HELEN MOAT embarks on a strange quest through the busy streets of Bandarawela — in search of ‘ice caps’.

TRAVEL WRITER ENTRY | Only two hours from London and SEAN BRYAN found himself waking up in Brussels. He walks and talks us through 48 hours in the capital, the delights of ‘frites’ and seeking out street art.

TRAVEL WRITER ENTRY | Argentinian football is quite something to behold and although probably not for the faint hearted, it should be experienced by football novices and fanatics alike. LUCY HOLDSWORTH experiences Futbol in Argentina.

TRAVEL WRITER ENTRY | Seasoned Cape Town visitor TROY RAMSEY-AXELSSON shows us the hits and highlights of this South African coastal city.

TRAVEL WRITER ENTRY | Months of planning for a European adventure will guarantee everything will go like clockwork, right? As ERIN NATION discovers, even the most carefully-laid plans can fail at the first hurdle.

Kazakhstan may not spring to mind as an obvious destination for either vacation or career, but for teacher Ian Shotter, it’s proving so successful that he’s hoping to stay for another few years.

Beautiful beaches, tick. A history as colourful as its landscape, tick. Charming, friendly people and delicious food, bingo. MELISSA TOWNSEND discovers the magical melting pot that is the small Mediterranean nation of Malta.

HONEYMOONING NOMAD | “I haven’t been everywhere, but it’s on my list”

With growing budget cuts to compete with low cost carriers, many have completely abandoned their First Classes and stick to just Business and Economy.

A run-in with an oversized backpack sends one budget airline traveller on a trip down memory lane.

Not just for Vampire lovers, GEORGIA DAWES discovers Transylvania is a fascinating region of scenic beauty, gothic architecture and historical delights.