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In Shackleton’s Footsteps – One reader follows Shackleton to remotest South Georgia

We heard the pounding of the drums over the buzz of the outboard motor as the tiny Zodiac deposited us on the beach at Kiriwina Island. Clearly something was afoot.

Pilot Guides.com: Nature Photography from Madagascar , photographs by Rod Eime

Pilot Guides.com: Travel Writers: An Ape Amongst Monkeys by Roderick Eime

The Moche civilisation were an advanced agricultural and deeply superstitious people living on the northern coast of Peru, some 500 kilometres north of the capital, Lima. Only in the last decade are scientists discovering and analysing the recent haul of … Continue reading →

Article from: The Kids from Snowy River: “There are many ways to explore and enjoy the great outdoors. One of the most rewarding is from the back of a horse. Aussie and world folklore is rich with horse stories. The … Continue reading →

Article from: Mummy, I feel sick: “The bane of any travelling parent has to be travel sickness. Some adults seem to be acutely susceptible to travel and motion sickness but it is especially so with children, mainly because they are … Continue reading →

Article from: Water Safety: “The water quickly rushed up past my head, muffling my pathetic screams. My skinny arms flailed uselessly as I tried to get a grip on anything at all. I managed one or two more panicked, gurgling … Continue reading →

Calling Super Nanny: “Every parent has to deal with children’s ‘tanties’. Yelling, screaming and the occasional foul language are bad enough at home, but a nightmare scenario when travelling. Unruly children will spoil your own holiday and if you’re travelling … Continue reading →

Article from: Biggles flies again: “Nothing beats the sound of a huge radial engine as it bursts into life. The raw noise immediately creates an aura of excitement and anticipation.”