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.
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
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
- ★★★½
- Airline reviews
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
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
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
- ★★★½
- Airport reviews
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
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
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
After a year of damaging headlines, this Aussie town has bounced back
Chat to locals in Alice Springs and they unsurprisingly scoff at the headlines reported by outside media.
- Andrew Bain
The verdict on Richard Branson’s first adults-only ship Down Under
A shave over a whisky, and the first tattoo studio at sea? Things are different on Resilient Lady, the first ship from Virgin Voyages to sail in Australia.
- Andrew Bain
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