Qantas’ first Perth to London flight has taken off, marking the start of the only direct air link between Australia and Europe – and the fastest way of traveling between the two continents.

Mar 07  - Young New Zealanders will soon be able to set their sights on Portugal to live, work and play.

Immigration Minister Iain Lees-Galloway has announced that up to 50 young New Zealanders a year will be able to live and work in Portugal for up to 12 months.

The announcement follows the signing today of a reciprocal working holiday scheme, during the visit to New Zealand of the Secretary of State for Portuguese Communities Abroad, H.E. José Luís Carneiro.

Mr Lees-Galloway says today’s announcement provides a great opportunity for young Kiwis to broaden their horizons, and for young Portuguese people to enjoy New Zealand’s warm hospitality and incredible environments.

“Portugal is an important partner for New Zealand on a wide range of international issues, and a strong supporter of the effective rules-based international system that underpins our security and prosperity,” he says.

“It’s important that our political relationship is complemented by strong links between our people, and especially our young people. The new working holiday scheme will help to strengthen these links, and to deepen the relationship between New Zealand and Portugal still further over the years to come.”

The Portugal-New Zealand working holiday scheme will be open from 20 March 2018 to people between 18 and 30 years old. New Zealanders wishing to apply should email This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it. or contact the Portuguese Embassy in Canberra (or, if living offshore, the Portuguese Embassy in their country of residence).

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Feb 27, 2018  -  Beijing Capital International Airport retained its status as the second busiest airport on the planet in 2017, handling 95.8 million passengers – just 8.1 million less than world No.1, Hartsfield-Jackson Atlanta.

Feb 13, 2018  -  Construction is set to get underway on an enormous eco-resort on the coast of Vietnam after the development was given approval by the Vietnamese government. Designed by the Bangkok base of global powerhouse design studio Chapman Taylor, the epic resort will encompass seven hotels providing a total of 7,000 rooms.

Feb 09, 2018  -  With everything from food delivery to gym timetables only a click away, it makes sense that airlines would follow suit reports TravelWeekly.  Virgin has unveiled the latest technology to make the life of a traveller easier, the world’s first pop-up check-in service.

Jet Lag. A complete waste of time but for those of us downUnder its a reality on those long flights north, east or west!  however according  to the Financial Review, TravelWeekly say that Qantas is working with scientists to work through the issue, looking specifically at Qantas’ 17-hour long-haul flight.

Feb 08, 2018  -  Old harbor crane turned into luxury apartment for four in Amsterdam's Eastern dockyards.  Its history, as told by Yays, is pretty interesting. Following the bombing of the original Eastern Docklands harbor cranes during World War II, the Royal Dutch Steamboat Company commissioned replacements, which were used until the 1970s. The site was eventually turned into a residential area and those replacement cranes were all demolished, save one: the Figee 2868 pictured, which was built in 1958.

Feb 08, 2018  - To celebrate the Royal Wedding (19 May 2018) of Prince Harry and Meghan, five-star boutique hotel The Arch London has created a lavish Royal Wedding package.  The Arch London is offering the ultimate luxury getaway so guests can celebrate the big day in style and be treated like royalty. The Royal Wedding package includes a two night stay in an extravagant two-bedroom suite with a large entertainment lounge and private courtyard or kitchenette.

Feb 07, 2018  -  No, we haven’t misspelt ‘backpacker’, but rather are shining a light on a whole new type of traveller, and they’re not schlepping around with giant packs and minimal spending money.  A new trend from Tourism and Transport Forum (TTF) has brought attention to the ‘flashpacker’, the newest tourist you ought to keep an eye out for.

Feb 05, 2018  -  Avalon Airport is going international. AirAsia will move its Melbourne operations there from Melbourne Airport later this year and Avalon Airport expects to move about 500,000 international passengers in its first year of operation.  AirAsia X Malaysia will operate twice daily flights as the first international carrier at the airport. The carrier and the airport say this will make long-haul flying affordable for Melbourne and the Victorian region, and improve access to more than 130 destinations in Asia and beyond.