Category Archives: Travel News & Events

Trek with Camels for Drought Relief

Posted on June 29, 2014 by Briar's Travel Beat

How about this for getting away from it all – join a camel trek from Alice Springs to Port Augusta – and raise money for drought relief by tagging along. I’ve recently come back from the Uluru Outback Fest, in … Continue reading →

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Bangkok back in business

Posted on March 6, 2014 by Briar's Travel Beat

According to this report from the Tourism Authority of Thailand, as of the 3rd March the People’s Democratic Reform Committee (PDRC) has scaled back their protests in Bangkok, dismantling the temporary rally camps at major intersections in the city. This … Continue reading →

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Online resource for Aussie road trippers

Posted on July 30, 2013 by Briar's Travel Beat

Ever arrived in a regional town the day after the quirky local race meeting, antique fair or agricultural show and thought, If only I’d arrived yesterday? That’s where TruBlu Travelling can help. I came across TruBlu Travelling while I was … Continue reading →

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Queensland & Canterbury need tourists

Posted on March 11, 2011 by Briar's Travel Beat

In a recent online story Angela Saurine reports Australians are cancelling holidays in the wake of natural disasters, particularly to Queensland, but I suspect to areas surrounding Christchurch too. The damage caused by floods and Cyclone Yasi in Queensland is perceived to be more widespread … Continue reading →

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