Andrew Bain
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.
Hiking Africa’s second-highest mountain beats Mount Kilimanjaro
“Most people come to do the Roof of Africa – that’s Kili – and that’s why it’s popular, but it’s not as scenic,” says our guide.
- Andrew Bain
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This tiny island is home to some of Australia’s most beautiful hikes
It’s just 11 kilometres long, but this volcanic remnant somehow packs in a wealth of trails. None are long, some are tough, all are beautiful.
- Andrew Bain
The spectacular European rail trail with a chilling past
Legacies of the Balkan conflict of the early 1990s linger like scars in the landscape. But behind it all, there’s great beauty.
- Andrew Bain
The top 10 destinations for adventurous travellers in 2026
If your ideal trip involves epic views and pristine nature, try these grand escapes.
- Andrew Bain
Shakespeare made it famous, but this Italian city has its own stage star
It might be the setting for Romeo and Juliet, but Verona’s 2000-year-old arena is its greatest theatrical achievement.
- Andrew Bain
There’s little to excite you at this busy airport, with one exception
The shopping and dining options are typical chain-store fare, but then you come across the exhibit of a 2600-year-old mummy.
- Andrew Bain
Tourists flock to its neighbour, but most miss this beautiful town
On any given summer day in southern Italy, the town of Matera can feel under siege from tourism. Just 30 minutes away there’s an equally impressive alternative.
- Andrew Bain
A devastating Aussie connection in the middle of the Egyptian desert
Of the thousands of Anzacs buried at the El Alamein War Cemetery in Egypt, one grave fills me with a sense of grief, even now, 84 years on.
- Andrew Bain
Hobart’s best places to eat and drink
For a little city, Hobart deals in big tastes. Tasmanian produce, fresh from the soil and seas, is at the forefront of its ever-evolving dining scene.
- Andrew Bain
Hobart’s best places to stay, for all budgets
From pavilions at an art gallery to art-filled hotel corridors, Hobart has made an art form of fine accommodation.
- Andrew Bain