South-east Asia
The hidden tombs of Laos
A tomb is covered in moss and lit by a single shaft of sunlight, like the backdrop for an Indiana Jones movie.
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Kerry van der Jagt
Kerry van der Jagt is a Sydney-based writer specialising in history, culture and outdoor adventure with a particular interest in wildlife conservation.
South America
Lesson in sex at erotic attraction
They say sex sells. But sometimes it just gets you into trouble.
The six best Aussie islands you've never heard of
Sun, sand and solitude. Why these are Australia's six best lesser-known islands.
Where hat stealing is a crime so scandalous
In this small Andean village, taking someone else's hat is a crime so abhorrent the whole town has something to say.
Secrets of the Sacred Valley
The ghosts from an empire long past can be felt amid these bleached ruins.
Australia
Six of the best: Indigenous day tours
Learn about traditional Aboriginal culture and observe wildlife by taking a day tour guided by local experts.
Why this really is the world's most liveable city
If you want to take the best way to see the world's most liveable city, wear tight underpants.
Branching out: A trip through the family tree
A quest to find ancestors leads to a tranquil town where Oliver Cromwell once lived.
Kerala's spicy ingredients cure more than just hunger
Kerry van der Jagt finds the cuisine in Kerala lighter, tastier and trickier to eat.
Looking at opulence through a window
Anacondas to macaws, myths and fact; this is a lavish cruise of a different kind.
Where to find the best English pub and pie
Nothing beats an English pub, pie and pint pilgrimage.
Uruguay
Overlooked South American country could be its best
It might be a short ferry ride from Buenos Aires, that’s where the similarities end.
Greatest US road trip is not where you'd expect it
There are 620 curves along this road – and there is a breathtaking vista around every one of them.
Seeing Vienna through a different lens
A walking tour of Vienna, Polaroid in hand, creates long-lasting memories for Kerry van der Jagt.
Buying high art while sailing the high seas
Kerry van der Jagt samples the gentle art of a South Pacific cruise.
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