Graerme Kemlo recalls quite vivid memories of travelling by train between Melbourne and Adelaide on the Overland, going to see my grandparents, both with the family and a few times solo.  This was in the sixties and plane travel was costly, but I really loved the overnight train.  I am not the only one as Mike Smith tells us in introducing his friend Dr Dorian Mode, who recorded this reminiscence of his time travelling the Southern Aurora.  Sit back and be transported back in time to the age of slow travel.
Photo supplied: The Club Lounge  during the 1960s on the now privately-owned train

Dr Dorian Mode Remembers When Southern Aurora Ruled The Rails - Mike Smith

Staying at a boutique private safari lodge is a different experience, as Helen Hayes found out at Sungulwane in Kwa Zulu Natal, South Africa. Helen interviews Keenan Houareau, General Manager and Head Ranger of Sungulwane. 
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What it's like at a  Private Game Lodge in South Africa - Helen Hayes

We love to hear what our Aussie expats are doing in many and various places around the planet. Helen Hayes spoke to Toni Atkinson who went to the island of Paros about seven years ago for a child’s baptism and was struck by the spirit of island life, vowing to move there. She has lived in Barcelona, Mykonos, and now Paros, where she has been for the past four years. She explains the appeal of this place to Helen Hayes.

This Aussie moved to Paros in Greece - Toni Atkinson - Helen Hayes

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What's Up On Travel Writers Radio June 19 -Graeme Kemlo & Helen Hayes

Pick up some vital tips to avoid DVTs and also tips on how to get fit for a travel adventure on foot, bike or skis. Helen Hayes speaks to Donna White of Total Physio in Manly Vale Sydney. Donna has been to several Olympics as physio for the Australian Sailing Team, and really knows her stuff.
Photo: Donna White with Gold Medallists Matthew Belcher and Will Ryan, in Rio.

Fitness And DVT Tips From Top Physio -Helen Hayes

Imagine finding a new dinosaur species. Carolyne Jasinski met a man who just recently found out that a Pterosaur fossil he found in 2021 has been identified as a new species. Carolyne went digging for fossils with the man himself, Kevin Petersen, the curator from Kronosaurus Korner on the Queensland Dinosaur Trail.
Photo by Carolyne Jasinski

Digging For Aussie Pterosaur Fossils With Famous Farmer Kevin Petersen -Carolyne Jasinski

Our sustainable tourism reporter, Keeley Warren, speaks with Charles Street from Inkwazi Adventures about their commitment to responsible tourism and the outdoor adventure tours they design to create transformational travel experiences that enrich local communities.  
Photo: Charles Street

Sustainability Reporter Keeley Warren on Inkwazi Adventures' Transformational Travel

No, it is not the Long Lunch, but the Shortest. Graeme Kemlo spoke with Angela Bush from the Yarra Valley Small Wineries Association, who are staging the shortest Lunch on both days this coming weekend.  Angela explains what it is about. 
Photo: Boat o" Craigo Winery

NEW FEATURE- What's On Around Australia Featuring The Shortest Lunch -Graeme Kemlo & Helen Hayes

Caceres is a medieval walled city and UNESCO World Heritage site due west of Madrid bordering Portugal. It was a Roman city founded in 25BC and is known as the city of festivals. Detailing her visit in this chat with Graeme Kemlo, Kristin explains that the food of the Extremadura region is another reason to visit this prehistoric city famous for its architecture and she says it is “about the least touristed part of Spain”.
Photo: Kristin Henning
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Food And Culture a the Roman Walled City Of Caceres -Kristin Henning

Tonight’s #Worth1000Words image comes from Carolyne Jasinski – here’s her explanation of how the formerly derelict Quamby Pub underwent a radical transformation.

#Worth1000Words - Carolyne Jasinski On Quamby's Re-Born Pub

Who knew that Generation Z, those currently aged between 12 and 27 years were a growing customer segment for the cruise industry. Once derided as something for retirees, cruise ships have increasingly begun to embrace and install adventure equipment designed to appeal to the young adrenalin-seeker. From giant water slides that extend beyond the body of the ship, to dodgem-cars and high-tech arcades.  Helen and Graeme discuss a report issued by CLIA, the Australian cruise industry body and a more recent report for travel agents on a survey of US Gen Zs.  We reckon it's "a thing".
Photo: Royal Caribbean Dodgem Cars

TRENDING  Gen Z Are Fast-Growing Cruise Customers

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Dr Dorian Mode Remembers When Southern Aurora Ruled The Rails - Mike Smith

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