Andrew Bain
Travel writer
Andrew Bain is a Hobart-based writer and author who has been writing about travel and adventure for more than 25 years, and is most at home in the outdoors and remote places.
- Opinion
- Savvy traveller
Hiking should be a walk in the park. Recent events show it’s often not
The reality is that any form of hiking, especially along mountain trails, presents a degree of risk. But it can be mitigated by proper preparation.
- Andrew Bain
More than 1600 metres above sea level, this beach is 2000km from a coast
The shores of the world’s second-largest alpine lake seem like any other beach, until you notice the snow-capped mountains surrounding it.
- Andrew Bain
How the world’s greatest light show became a $1 billion bucket-list item
Just a couple of decades ago, the idea of travelling to the far north to see the aurora was relatively niche. Everything changed in 2014.
- Andrew Bain
This airport was supposed to be temporary. It’s three years past its use-by date
There’s little to offer beyond the neat structural design at this city’s main international airport. Get in, get moving and get out.
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- Train journeys
On board the European high-speed train zooming through Central Asia’s desert
Even Uzbekistan has faster trains than we do, but don’t expect too much from the coffee.
- Andrew Bain
To explore this spectacular elevated world, it helps to have a ladder
The origins of these “iron path” routes go back to World War I, when they were built to help move troops over otherwise inaccessible terrain.
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Hiking Africa’s second-highest mountain beats Mount Kilimanjaro
“Most people come to do the Roof of Africa – that’s Kili – and that’s why it’s popular, but it’s not as scenic,” says our guide.
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This tiny island is home to some of Australia’s most beautiful hikes
It’s just 11 kilometres long, but this volcanic remnant somehow packs in a wealth of trails. None are long, some are tough, all are beautiful.
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The spectacular European rail trail with a chilling past
Legacies of the Balkan conflict of the early 1990s linger like scars in the landscape. But behind it all, there’s great beauty.
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The top 10 destinations for adventurous travellers in 2026
If your ideal trip involves epic views and pristine nature, try these grand escapes.
- Andrew Bain