Tours

Spirit of discovery

From Europe to Asia and back to Australia, Michael Gebicki finds 10 great journeys with meaning.

China

A very, very long way to the top

Fellow passengers help pass the time as Fionnuala McHugh ventures by rail from Hong Kong to Lhasa.

Tibet

Tibet ... where women dress for success

Maria Visconti I AM bent over a glass display case, mesmerised by its contents, when I feel hands on my back.

China

To the roof on the rails

Louise Southerden finds the air is thin and the carriages full on the transcontinental train from Beijing to Lhasa.

World's greatest day drives

Hug the corners on some of the world's most memorable drives

Tripologist

Red tape rigmarole for entry to Tibet

Tripologist Could you please advise how to obtain a Tibetan visa?

Group tours

Adventures for groupies

Great life experiences in far-flung destinations are in reach like never before, writes Belinda Jackson.