Rob McFarland

Rob McFarland
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After abandoning a sensible career in IT to travel and write, Rob McFarland now divides his time between Sydney, the US and Europe. He’s won six writing awards, including Australian Travel Writer of the Year, and regularly runs workshops for aspiring writers. While not averse to the charms of a 5-star hotel, his most memorable travel experiences involve adventure. Highlights include scaling the mist-shrouded mountain behind Machu Picchu and rafting the Futaleufu River in Patagonia.

Totonicapan is nestled in the Ruta Maya, highlands of Guatemala.

Guatemala's locals will weave their magic on you

See local craftspeople in action and get an immersive insight into rural Guatemalan life.

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Horse riding adventure on Dartmoor, UK

It's one of England's last true wildernesses and now you can visit it on horseback.

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You need to watch your step on the glacier hike tour.

Into the wild: Alaska's most thrilling adventure tours

Alaska is blessed with an extravagant bounty of geological wonders... waiting for you to explore.

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Crowds enjoying a perfect day at the track during the Spring Racing Carnival.

No contest: Why Melbourne is the nation's sporting capital

Nowhere has bigger sporting fans than Melbourne – the city where too much sport is barely enough.

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Thriving arts scene: Graffiti artist GONZO247's mural in downtown Houston.

Things to do in Houston, USA: The three-minute guide

The US's fourth largest city offers everything from Texas barbecue to exploring a space shuttle replica.

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The Pig at Combe underwent a nine-month makeover.

Happy as a pig in the Devonshire countryside

Don't be fooled by appearances - there is nothing pretentious or stuffy about this grand home in the Devonshire countryside.

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Jet ski thrills with Gold Coast Water Sports.

Thrills and spills on Gold Coast

The Gold Coast has a range of activities for those who like to go fast, get wet or get up high.

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Coffee heaven: Hotel Finca Lerida coffee plantation and boutique hotel in Boquete, Panama.

Bucket list? The world's greatest coffee is not where you expect

'Poop' varieties aside, the most expensive, and unusual, coffee in the world comes from an unexpected place.

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Magnetic: Manhattan island in New York City.

The best of New York on a budget

You don't have to spend a fortune when visiting the fabulous NYC. Here's a guide on how to get a bigger slice of the Big Apple for your buck.

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Vail may be renowned for its wintersports but there's art and other attractions to see while in the town itself.

Dangerously decadent hot chocolate, street art and other reasons to visit Vail, Colorado

Vail might be one of the best resorts in the region to see art.

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The village like nowhere else on Earth

The setting sun bathes the 2000-year-old ruins in a gilded glow as the jungle begins to stir: this Guatemalan village is like nowhere else on Earth.

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See, smell and taste Bangkok from the back of a tuk-tuk.

A midnight tuk-tuk food tour of Bangkok

For the ultimate food tour of Bangkok, take a tuk-tuk.

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Casco Viejo, Panama City, is still home to a potent mix of colonial charm and dilapidation.

Panama's real gangsters' paradise

The once-notorious streets of Panama have become home to swish hotels and safer streets. How did this happen? With a concerted effort by local business people to give gang members real alternatives to a life of crime.