Terra aqua
Once every few decades, Australia’s Lake Eyre comes into its own. The enormous saltpan, the lowest point on the continent, is filled up with rainwater, drawing battalions of bird life
Some great winter holiday ideas
Santa waving under a hot sun in Australia, skiing in Gulmarg and Christmas markets in Austria – the months of December and January are full of festivities
Desert blooms in Australia
Also called the golden outback, the Southwestern region has a glorious annual wildflower season
Green and wild
These are some of the world’s most luxurious wildlife lodges, set in stunning surroundings