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A Bitterroot Smile | Julie Miller | United States, Wyoming, Shoshone National Forest
For those unfamiliar with the territory, the state of Wyoming is an intriguing panorama, its ever-changing moods a constant and delightful surprise.
Adventuring in India | Julie Miller
Iridescent greens, canary yellows, chilli red and electric blues abound in a sea of turbans and lavishly embroidered saris.
Christmas in the Outback | Julie Miller | Australia, South Australia, Nullabar
Around 100 people from the remote desert communities of Oak Valley and Yalata have travelled for four hours to witness the train rolling in, to meet Santa and be part of a 40-minute trackside concert
Coast of Ghosts | Julie Miller | New Zealand, North Island, Auckland
The isolation is overwhelming. Yet my companion, Bob Harvey – local mayor and passionate advocate of Auckland’s west coast beaches – is convinced we are not alone on this remote headland
Crime and Seduction in Venice | Julie Miller | Italy, Veneto, Venice
Within five minutes of arriving in Venice, I had bruised my knee, dropped my laptop computer, broken the heel off my shoe and my mother had been robbed. It certainly wasn’t what I expected from a city known as "La Serenissima".
Elephant Conservation | Julie Miller | Thailand, The North, Chiang Rai
A trunk is a truly fascinating appendage. On my first close encounter with the elephants, I was inquiringly groped on the left breast, a refreshingly direct greeting which immediately endeared me to its pachyderm bearer
Elvis, Paris and Soil Erosion | Julie Miller | United States, Nevada, Las Vegas
The best, however, is yet to come - as you load into a waiting chopper for a flight over the edge of the rim and into the heart of the Grand Canyon.
Hanoi and Halong Bay | Julie Miller | Vietnam, Central Coast, Hanoi
The trick to crossing the road in Vietnam is not to look. Forget about the blasting horns, the motorbikes zooming past, the sea of vehicles – simply step out into the fray, in blind faith.
Historic Korea | Julie Miller | South Korea, Seoul, Seoul
One half expects ninjas to fly backwards through the maples, crouching tigers and hidden dragons emerging from the shadows of the three imposing gateways marking the route
How to Ride an Elephant | Julie Miller | Thailand, The North, Chiang Saen
There really is no graceful way to mount an elephant. And to make matters worse, there are cameras poised ready to capture me in all my lumbering inelegance
In Search of the Min Min | Julie Miller | Australia, Queensland, Boulia
Like any good tale of the unexplained, the Min Min lights do not appear on cue. As the Min Min Encounter concludes, “you don’t go looking for the Min Min – it comes looking for you”
Jumbo Fun in Thailand | Julie Miller | Thailand, The North, Chiang Saen
After discovering that Jim had a string of elephants at his Himalayan camp, James jokingly suggested they play polo on the beasts. Six months later, Jim received a telegram: “Arriving Kathmandu. Have long sticks. Get elephants ready!”
Namale Resort & Spa | Julie Miller
Even the simplest of its traditionally-inspired bures features hardwood floors, soaring cathedral ceilings and king-sized four-poster beds
Tropical waters, the promise of white sandy beaches … with a bit of French ooh la la thrown in for good measure
Riding with Lions | Julie Miller | Botswana, Moremi and Okavango Delta, Okavango
This is surely the optimum method of game-viewing. On horseback, the approach is silent and intense. You are a participant in the environment, not just a casual observer.
Sailing the Whitsundays | Julie Miller | Australia, Queensland, Whitsunday Islands
The azure waterway is dotted with 74 continental islands, largely pristine wildernesses with forested peaks and isolated white beaches
Shanghai | Julie Miller | China, Shanghai, Shanghai
If you want to experience the old Shanghai, to seek out traditions, life on the street, and the romance of the city’s glory days, be quick
Snowy River Riders | Julie Miller
Deep in the heart of the Kosciuszko wilderness, a magnificent grey brumby stallion emerged from a eucalyptus grove, teeth bared in defiance.
South Africa on Horseback | Julie Miller | South Africa, Northern Province, Limpopo
A horseback safari offers unparalleled game viewing – not only is it quieter and more intimate than a jeep safari, but the wild plains animals don’t seem to be afraid of the horse, accepting it as just another herd creature
Spirit of the Wild West | Julie Miller | United States, California, Sacramento
As the mustangs see their domesticated siblings ambling along, some follow with curiosity, while others peek out cautiously from behind trees, sniffing for danger, ever on the alert and ready for flight
The Divine Horses of Rajasthan | Julie Miller
In Shekhawati, to be a wealthy white tourist is a curiosity; to be a visitor on horseback is a miracle, a truly fascinating sight
The Ghosts of Catalina Island | Julie Miller | United States, California, Los Angeles
Catalina feels trapped in time, a vestige of a once glorious past. And as the chilling Pacific fog rolls in, it’s easy to understand why so many believe the island is the haunt of entities other than tourists
The Great Australian Cattle Drive | Julie Miller | Australia, South Australia, Oodnadatta Track
After four weeks on the road, the 500 head of Kidman-owned Santa Gertruda cows we were pushing down the Oodnadatta Track knew the score – home was straight ahead
The Real Riviera Maya | Julie Miller | Mexico, The Yucatan, Tulum
1,500 years ago, Mayan seafarers built a city here, perched on a spectacular cliff overlooking the turquoise Caribbean.
The Temples of Angkor | Julie Miller
Imagine those intrepid colonial adventurers’ feelings when they first laid eyes on the romantic vista of shadowy ruins hidden in the vine-choked jungle.
Voluntourism in Thailand | Julie Miller | Thailand, The North, Chiang Rai
I huddled silently in the chilly mountain air, listening to the angelic tones of Achu, a 16-year-old scholarship student, singing love songs in her local Ahka tongue