November 2008
An irregular newsletter from award-winning travel writer and photographer
Roderick Eime
Latest Editorial and Pictorial Offerings for your Magazine, Newspaper or Website
In true trans-Tasman style, Australia and New Zealand's so-called 'super lodges' are slugging it out for the the regional dollar as the familiar US and European travellers spend more time at home. Traditionally an NZ dominated market, are Aussies on the ascendent? [query]
James Wilkinson (L), Editor HM, and Roderick Eime receive their ASTW awards in Shanghai. Both are first time winners, although Rod has been a finalist twice before.
All at Sea
Rod continues his exploration of expedition and adventure cruise products in anticipation of the next edition of the Cruise Passenger Magazine Adventure Guide
Full Steam Ahead
Nov 2008:
Tasty Tassie. Food and wine frolics.
April 2009:
Across the Top with Coral Princess Cruises (Cairns to Darwin)
TBC: Vietnam, California Cruising, Thailand, PNG
The giant Manta Rays are the world's largest ray. Serene and placid, they glide and twirl in a mesmerising submarine display that will enthrall you. Visit Fiji's Yasawa Islands on a classic sailing vessel and swim with these majestic creatures. [query]
It's back! OUTthere Magazine's regular motoring column, All Torque. Featuring new car and commercial vehicle reports, motor industry news, drive destinations and more. OUTthere is the official in-flight magazine for Rex and Skywest Airlines. [query]
Baz Luhrmann's forthcoming epic, Australia, has the country - and Hollywood - abuzz.. Travel to the locations featured in the movie and see for yourself the grandeur of our country's landscapes and hardiness of our people. Pics. Video. [query]
River cruising Chinese style. The mighty Three Gorges Dam may have transformed the Yangtze's landscape, but a cruise aboard Victoria Queen will ensure you see as much as possible of this remarkable terrain. [query]
Wild and untamed, there is no more comfortable and satisfying way of reaching the remote regions of Papua New Guinea than by luxury expedition yacht. Go in search of colourful and vibrant traditional cultures and meet the proud, resourceful people of this country. Pics. [query]
Relive the glory days of international aviation with this historical overview of the great flying boats. For nearly fifty years, these great waterbirds were the pinnacle of luxury and aspirational travel. Australians have a special connection with these mighty machines. [query]
Everyone remembers the ill-fated Hindenberg, but her predecessor, Graf Zeppelin, flew for a decade with an unblemished safety record when Germany's mighty airships dominated the skies. Thanks to new technology, Zeppelins are reborn in their traditional home. [query]Roderick Eime - Travel Journalist and Photographer - PO Box 301 Riverwood NSW 2210 Australia
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