On International Mother Language Day (21 February 2026), Discover Aboriginal Experiences shines a light on the extraordinary diversity and resilience of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander languages in Australia – one of the richest linguistic landscapes on Earth, and one that continues to be actively protected, more...
TRAVEL: Long-haul travellers grow more cautious in 2026 – Safety and flexibility shape demand for Europe
The European Travel Commission (ETC) and Eurail have published the new Long-Haul Travel Barometer 1/2026, providing forward-looking insights into travel intentions, preferences and barriers among travellers from seven key overseas markets to Europe: Australia, Brazil, Canada, China, Japan, South Korea and the United more...
NEW ZEALAND: Travellers from Germany remain highest holiday spenders per trip
International visitors spend in New Zealand was $12.3billion in the year to September 2025. According to Tourism New Zealand, this is an increase of 5.3% on the previous year. Despite having a lower average daily spend, travellers from Germany remain the highest holiday spenders per trip, followed by the UK, which more...
SWEDEN: A really cool Easter skiing downhill
Sweden: Let’s call it downhill skiing, simply because technically, alpine skiing implies it takes place in the Alps. Be that as it may, Sweden’s downhill ski resorts offer powder snow and stunning views all the same. And on Easter, let’s not forget the perk that comes with longer days and light! Sunny more...
ADVENTURE: Discover New Zealand’s Hauraki Gulf by JetSki
New Zealand award-winning tourism operator Hibiscus JetSki Hire & Tours, based on Auckland’s Hibiscus Coast, offers one of the most unique ways to experience the natural beauty of the Hauraki Gulf: Eco-Adventure tours by JetSki. The coastal waters off Whangaparāoa are known for their rich marine life, conservation more...
NEUSEELAND: Einzigartige Reise-Erlebnisse in Rotorua
Die Stadt Rotorua in Neuseeland liegt mitten in einem Vulkan und das tägliche Leben rund um den Kratersee ist geprägt von geothermischer Aktivität. Die natürliche Erdwärme wird seit Jahrhunderten im täglichen Leben und in den Traditionen der Maori, der indigenen Bevölkerung des Landes, genutzt. Touristen und Besucher more...
SÜDSEE: Die Macht der Motive – Wie der Tatau Polynesien formte
Wer die Inselwelt in Polynesien bereist, kommt an der traditionellen Tätowierkunst der Südsee nicht vorbei. Tätowierungen haben auf den Inseln von Tahiti eine lange Geschichte. Die ersten Spuren der polynesischen Tätowierkunst reichen mehr als 2.000 Jahre zurück. Heute ist die Tätowierkunst auf den Inseln lebendiger more...
NEUSEELAND: In Kaikoura mit Delfinen schwimmen und Albatrosse hautnah erleben
Das mehrfach mit prestigereichen Natur- und Umweltpreisen ausgezeichnete Tourismus-Unternehmen Encounter Kaikoura bietet einzigartiges Schwimmen mit Delfinen und hautnahe Vogelbeobachtungstouren per Boot auf Neuseelands Südinsel an. Der pazifische Ozean bei Kaikoura ist bekannt für seine wunderbare Wasserwelt, Lage und more...
TRAVEL-TIP: Architecture tourism in Germany
Germany can be full of surprises — and its architecture tells some of the best stories. We're shining a light on a few standout places that showcase the country’s rich and varied design heritage. Guides, books, films – and buildings – can all tell us about the past. After all, very different architectural styles more...
CONSERVATION: New Zealand’s “new population” – From 5 million to 695 billion
New Zealanders woke up to a new population overnight and it might come as a massive surprise. In an open letter to the world and on digital billboards, which went live overnight in Auckland, Wellington and Christchurch, the NZ Government Department of Conservation (DOC) revealed it has “counted” all of nature and the more...
