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Andrew Bain

Andrew Bain

Travel writer

Andrew Bain is a Hobart-based writer and author who has been writing about travel and adventure for more than 25 years, and is most at home in the outdoors and remote places.

Jodogahama Beach – was said to have been named by a Buddhist monk who thought its beach (hama) resembled paradise (jodo).

‘Here is nowhere’: Japan’s stunning, little-known epic walking trail

The coastline here is as beautiful as it is battered, in a region that has traditionally seen few tourists. But that’s starting to change.

  • Andrew Bain
Narayanhiti Palace… doors open.

The site of a shocking royal massacre is now a tourist attraction

Inside these walls, built to keep common eyes away, we can all finally seen how Nepal’s most lavish family lived. And how it died.

  • Andrew Bain
Trekking in the lush Svaneti region, Georgia... Transcaucasian Trail.

Grab your backpack: The top 10 adventure destinations for 2025

From northern Europe to southern New Zealand, walk, cycle or paddle your way through these 10 spectacular places next year.

  • Andrew Bain
A trekker sitting on top of Kyanjo Ri view point and enjoying landscape of Langtang valley. Himalaya mountains range in Nepal, Asia Cover: Nepal: trekking a decade on from the earthquake text by Andrew Bain

After devastation, I returned to one of the world’s most amazing countries

In 2015, I was in Nepal just days before the earthquake. I’m back to continue my trekking love affair with the country.

  • Andrew Bain
China Eastern’s no-frills interior.

Airline review: Economy class on a no-frills Chinese carrier to London

The “new” movies might be from 2012 and the food isn’t fancy, but good service and an easy transit make up for it.

  • Andrew Bain
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The Dolomites are stitched with more than 600 via ferratas.

Enjoy gobsmacking beauty along these five hot new adventure trails

Derring-do types who thrive on challenging experiences in far-flung places, look no further.

  • Andrew Bain
Tjoritja / West MacDonnell Ranges – just west of Alice Springs.

The hidden side of the mountains that cut through Australia’s heart

Look beyond the familiar to find some secrets of the MacDonnell Ranges.

  • Andrew Bain
The airport has a relaxed vibe.

The calmness of this airport will leave you relaxed

The relaxed vibe of this Canadian airport is an asset in most regards – except at security.

  • Andrew Bain
Riding the ridge.

This extraordinary spot is an Aussie campsite like no other

Arkaroola Wilderness Sanctuary adds a glamping-style stay to days along its famous Ridgetop Track.

  • Andrew Bain
Snorkeller’s paradise:  the submerged wrecks off Tangalooma Beach.

You don’t need to be a diver to explore Australia’s incredible ship graveyard

One of Queensland’s best snorkelling sites is nowhere near the Great Barrier Reef – it’s just a short ferry ride from Brisbane.

  • Andrew Bain

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