Mark Daffey
Mark Daffey is a contributor to Traveller.
Would you dive into the freezing waters of the Antarctic? Meet the people who do it for fun
A long-awaited polar plunge comes with a mix of excitement and trepidation.
- Mark Daffey
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Beyond the blue domes: Why Samarkand is the Silk Road’s most intriguing city
Its Islamic monuments are every bit as magnificent as any seen in Asia and the Middle East.
- Mark Daffey
Machu Picchu is a bucket-list adventure, but it pays to take the road less travelled
On a hike through the Peruvian Andes, there’s more than one way to reach the destination.
- Mark Daffey
A trip to a property in the Daintree Rainforest offers up unexpected visitors
It’s the kind of landscape you want to look at but not touch.
- Mark Daffey
The last 800m to one of Australia’s most historic spots is the toughest part of the trek
Standing at the northernmost tip of Australia comes with a sense of accomplishment.
- Mark Daffey
Can a second trip somewhere outdo the first? Follow these tips for recapturing the magic
I lived by a beach in Sri Lanka for six months. Years later, I returned.
- Mark Daffey
In the ‘green’ season, the slopes at this ski resort are a mountain biker’s dream
At every other mountain bike park in Australia, riders need to either pedal uphill or fork out big bucks for shuttle services. It’s not the case at Thredbo.
- Mark Daffey
This home of two former presidents is now a holiday paradise
You can live like a leader in this historic Ecuadorian hacienda, two hours from the capital.
- Mark Daffey
Dragons and human skulls: Exploring a side of Indonesia few get to see
Most of what we’re seeing on this trip would be visited only by the most dogged travellers, but we’re doing it in comfort.
- Mark Daffey
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I’m a sucker for tacky travel buys. But I went too far with this purchase
Souvenirs can remind you of the place you’ve visited, and also why buying them is not always a good idea.
- Mark Daffey