Travel provides us with all kinds of enjoyment and memorable moments, but what happens when our holiday plans don’t go quite the way we had hoped?

Easter is upon us once again. For Christians it’s time to celebrate the resurrection of Christ and get together with family and friends, but some countries around the world celebrate the holiday a bit differently to us here in Australia. In some countries Easter means murder mysteries, while in others: self-flagellation. Some countries even use the holiday to rid the countryside of rabbits with large scale hunting competitions!

It is indeed true that sometimes it’s about the journey and not about the destination. This rings especially true when speaking of railway journeys. In the age of cars and planes there are still remarkable train trips, many which offer luxurious carriages with a constantly changing backdrop of breathtaking scenery.

Holidays make for incredible experiences no matter what kind of traveller you are or where you decide to travel. But the downside of a holiday is that it can be quite costly. Thankfully there are economical options suited to all types of travellers.

There are many ways to experience animals up close and personal without harming or alarming them, so in celebration of World Animal Day, we are pleased to highlight our top picks for responsible wildlife experiences around the globe.

You might not be able to afford a trip on Richard Branson’s Virgin Galactic or Elon Musk’s SpaceX, but there are plenty of amazing ways to can experience the cosmos without leaving the atmosphere.

If you’ve had enough of the scorching Aussie heat this summer, it might be time to make a quick escape to one of these cool and calm spots in Iceland, Canada, Wales and more!

Just how scientifically-minded are you? Across the globe, these scientific museums bring science, evolution, history and space exploration right to your curious fingertips!