The famous Spanish explorer Ponce de León spent parts of his travels on an unfruitful search for the fountain of youth.
Sailing from Puerto Rico to Florida in 1513 on a voyage, which would become the first documented European exploration of the American ...Click on a label to read posts from that part of the world.
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Vagabond Tales: How Travel Can Literally Make You Younger
The famous Spanish explorer Ponce de León spent parts of his travels on an unfruitful search for the fountain of youth.
Sailing from Puerto Rico to Florida in 1513 on a voyage, which would become the first documented European exploration of the American ...Wrestle A Shark, Become A Hero And Get Fired
Back in January we showed this amazing video of a man wrestling a shark on a beach in Queensland, Australia.
Paul Marshallsea, 62, became an Internet sensation when he pulled the 2-meter-long dusky shark away from swimmers. Unfortunately for him, fame came at a price.
...Globalgig Brings Affordable Mobile Internet For World Travelers
Smartphones, tablets and laptops have all made travel easier and more enjoyable. Those devices help keep us connected to friends and family, allow us to more easily share our experiences and provide the ability to stay productive while on the road. But of course, all of ...The 'Best Job In The World' Is Available (Again)
Tourism Australia has done it again, offering up their "Best Job In The World" campaign for yet another year. The organization has teamed up with industry and State and Territory tourism partners to offer six jobs with a yearly salary package of $100,000 Australian dollars, ...Can You Afford To Stay At A Celebrity-Owned Hotel?
Tennis star Andy Murray, one of the U.K.'s most famous athletes and the reigning Olympic gold medalist, recently purchased the Cromlix House Hotel near his hometown of Dunblane, Scotland. Now closed for renovations, the country manor is expected to reopen in the spring, ...Photo Of The Day: Southern Cross Station
Train stations around the world all have their own personality. Often, they are great works of architecture. This photo from pkorsmok gives a different view of the lines and design of Southern Cross Station in Melbourne, Australia, capturing a quiet moment in a station ...Photo Of The Day: Melbourne Alleyway
This Photo of the Day, titled "Melbourne Alleyway," comes from Gadling Flickr pool member Peter Rood (aka pkorsmok) and was captured using a Sony NEX-5N.
The image appears as part of Rood's Melbourne set on Flickr accompanied by the caption:
"Found this cool alley ...Souvenir Of The Week: Australian Greeting Cards
Just when you thought it was time to stop putting a bird on it, in fly these gorgeous greeting cards with collages made by the Australian design studio Inaluxe. Artists Kristina Sostarko and Jason Odd take their inspiration from botanicals and wildlife around their small ...Over-The-Top Valentine's Day Experiences: Day 9
We're wrapping up our over-the-top Valentine's Day coverage and, as we head into the home stretch, the packages have gotten more and more outrageously luxe. For the trip of a lifetime, try qualia resort on Hamilton Island in the Great Barrier Reef.
...Video: Man Wrestles Shark On Australian Beach
Would you wrestle a shark? This British holidaymaker did when he spotted one close to some children on a beach in Queensland, Australia.
Paul Marshallsea, 62, grabbed the two-meter-long dusky shark by the tail and dragged it away from shore. As soon as it got in ...
Video Of The Day: New Year's Celebrations Around The World
As the year comes to a close, here's a look back on how the world rang in 2012. From Sydney to Cape Town, these impressive fireworks displays highlight some of the most famous cities and landmarks throughout the world – whether that be the London Eye or the beaches ...
Where They Ate: Chefs' Favorite Eating Experiences Of 2012
Two months ago I was at the New York Wine & Food festival. I happened to be walking by the main stage – where star chefs had been giving cooking demos all weekend – when the next chef was announced. When Guy Fieri hit the stage, the 200 or so people in ...Cocos (Keeling) Islands: Australia's Indian Ocean Idyll
The Cocos (Keeling) Islands are possibly the most beautiful place I have ever been.
This is strange to admit, even embarrassing. Travel writers are not supposed to make such claims. We're supposed to give information, provide historical context and show how our ...Gadling Contributors' Favorite Restaurants Of 2012
I take pictures of my food at restaurants. Do you hate me now? Yeah, I thought so. I do it because I'm a food writer and I use the photos to jog my memory when I'm writing about a restaurant. But also sometimes I do it for the same reason a lot of other people do: ...The Mystery Of Sandy Island
A team of explorers traveling to a remote island off the coast of Australia has made an unusual discovery. Or perhaps in this case, it is more accurate to say that they made an "un-discovery." It turns out the tiny piece of land known as Sandy Island doesn't actually exist ...Photo Of The Day: Swollen Creek
This Photo of the Day is titled "Swollen Creek" and comes from Gadling Flickr pool member Miles Rowland. The image was taken in Australia near Broken Hill, using a Canon EOS 400D Digital.
Miles simply captions the image, "Time to freshen up."
Upload your best shots ...Crystal Cruises Hobbit Experience Brings New Adventure To Sea
Crystal Cruises are always looking for unique experiences to stand out from the crowd and an upcoming New Zealand sailing is no exception. Bringing adventure from the big screen to cruise passengers, Crystal Cruises has a new dinner experience this December, on the ...Mental Math: Easy Rules Of Thumb For Converting Currency
Being in a new country is full of enough culture shock – trying to remember how many dollars to the krona doesn't need to be part of it.
After all, constantly whipping out a calculator (well, a cellphone) and spending five minutes trying to figure out if that ...A Worm Hunt In An Australian Mangrove
Just off the coast of the Northern Territory state in Australia are Bathurst and Melville Islands, home to the indigenous Tiwi people. With a climate closer to Southeast Asia, the Tiwi have traditionally lived off the land, hunting for a variety of animals including ...
Conde Nast Traveler Names Australian Resort Best In The World
For the first time ever, readers of "Conde Nast Traveler" magazine have named an Australian resort the best in the world. The 2012 edition of the magazine's popular reader's choice travel awards selected qualia for this distinct honor, handing out a perfect score of 100 for ...
