Australia
Treasure with a copper tinge
Carol West skirts a coastline heavy with metal and memories.
I love you infinity
Melissa Singer takes the opportunity to advance the romance at a bush retreat in the Hunter.
Far away in time
Beyond red dust and pindan, Cameron Wilson tags turtles at an eco-beach resort south of Broome.
Under your own steam
Candice Ward pedals along an old railway line transformed into a picturesque trail.
Special features
Meet a rare breed of animal farmer
Kate Gibbs HARRY TROTTER is snorting and his bristled face is caked with mud as he ambles up to rare-breed farmer William Marshall.
Honey by the tonne
How sweet it is to visit Kangaroo Island's historic colony of Ligurian bees, writes Kate Gibbs.
Photo galleries
The Backpacker's travel highlights 2010
From nude beaches to Buddhist monasteries The Backpacker looks back at his travel highlights for 2010.
Travellers Tips
Summer of discontent hidden in fine print
Jane E. Fraser Holidaymakers have every right to complain about bad experiences and to seek a refund. You may have more rights than you realise, too.
Elsewhere, all to yourself
The usual haunts may be booked solid but bargains await in places that go quiet in summer, writes Sheriden Rhodes.