Camiguin (pronounced “Come Again”) Island, is one of the Philippines many well kept secrets. Despite its relatively small size there is no shortage of things to do or see. The island manages to squeeze in of seven volcanoes, beautiful beaches, several waterfalls, hot and cold springs for bathing, some charming little churches and a multitude of excellent dive and snorkeling sites.

One of the most interesting landmarks is a huge white cross that marks the site of the sunken cemetery. This was swept into the ocean by the eruption of a volcano in 1871. A short boat ride can be organised to the cross, which is hollow and can be climbed from inside. While the view from above is magnificent, the climb is not recommended for those who suffer from a ...

Japan is a place where modern life and ancient culture meet and co-exist. It is a land of contradiction - with mild manners on the surface but a wild and sometimes seedy underbelly. It is a land which challenges preconceived ideas and leaves the visitor richer for having visited.

After spending 3 weeks in New Zealand, I had a week to spare in Sydney. One of my favorite places to photograph is Sydney Harbour at dusk. Sydney harbor is a stunning intersection between the Natural and built environment. There is no better time to see it than dusk, when the the Harbour becomes a hive of activity and when the city lights balance with the light in the sky.

Here's a small sample:

New Zealand is one of those countries that many Australians never visit. After all, we've got everything that New Zealand has, only bigger and better - right??

For some insane reason I'd never been to New Zealand. When I was finally lured across the Tasman by cheap flights, I was greeted by a country that is amazingly diverse and has an embarrassment of natural beauty. While Australia is vast and beautiful, New Zealand is like an extra concentrated version.

Some highlights:

Many people who travel the world and go to far flung parts have never traveled their own countries. To some extent this applies to me. I've traveled through a fair portion of Asia and Europe, but despite having lived only two hours from Fraser Island - an amazing piece of world heritage listed wilderness - for the better part of 5 years, I'd never been there.

So before heading across the Tasman sea, I put Fraser Island on my travel plans as a bit of a warm up for over 12 months on the road.

Here's what you can see on Fraser Island: