Articles written by Amanda Kendle

Like many young Australian writers, Andrew O'Connor draws on overseas experiences to write his award-winning first novel Tuvalu; it says much about Australia and Japan.

Jun 12, 2008 - Amanda Kendle

Take a day trip from Perth, Western Australia to eat at the Bouvard Winery, south of Mandurah, and see the ancient thrombolites at Lake Clifton in the Yalgorup Lakes.

May 10, 2008 - Amanda Kendle

A stay on Rottnest Island makes a Western Australian vacation perfect, especially if you cycle around the beaches and bays and go snorkeling and swimming.

Apr 18, 2008 - Amanda Kendle

Find out the various ways to get to Rottnest Island, located just off the city of Perth, Western Australia, and learn about the various accommodation options available.

Feb 14, 2008 - Amanda Kendle

The classic Australian cookie is the Anzac Biscuit, a mix of rolled oats and golden syrup arising from World War One. Bake some new alternatives with these variations.

Feb 7, 2008 - Amanda Kendle

Cats and kittens can be very creative when they play, and most of the time they don't need expensive toys to have fun. Here are five cat toys you can make for free.

Feb 4, 2008 - Amanda Kendle

Not many cities have such a large and beautiful parkland as Western Australia's capital, Perth. Kings Park looks over the Swan River and the central business district.

Jan 21, 2008 - Amanda Kendle

The Sail Training Ship Leeuwin is a magnificent replica tall ship that sails along the Western Australian coast. During summer, tourists can join for a day sail.

Jan 17, 2008 - Amanda Kendle

Fremantle Prison is one of Western Australia's most historic buildings. Built by convicts in the 1850s, today it is a sightseeing must when visiting Perth.

Dec 16, 2007 - Amanda Kendle

The coastline of Western Australia is rich in marine life and it's all on display in an aquarium named AQWA at Hillarys Boat Harbour north of state capital Perth.

Oct 31, 2007 - Amanda Kendle

Low cost airline SkyEurope started out small in Bratislava, Slovakia, but has since expanded across Eastern Europe and offers flights from Prague and Budapest too.

Sep 26, 2007 - Amanda Kendle

Krakow is attracting a new wave of tourism, and accommodation is beginning to catch up. The Hotel Stary is an example of a luxury hotel with a Polish historical touch.

Sep 26, 2007 - Amanda Kendle

Travelers to Germany are familiar with cities like Berlin and Munich, but a a visit to a more typical town like Heilbronn in Baden-Wuerttemberg can show the real Germany.

Sep 11, 2007 - Amanda Kendle

Sightseers in Warsaw won't be able to miss the Palace of Science and Culture, the tallest building in Poland and a gift from the Soviet Union.

Sep 9, 2007 - Amanda Kendle

Poland has become very tourist-friendly since communism fell in 1989. Travel highlights include Warsaw, beauty and tragedy near Krakow and the mountains at Zakopane.

Sep 8, 2007 - Amanda Kendle

Accommodation options in Bratislava are definitely improving, and two good choices are the Hotel Danube on the river or the smaller Hotel Marrol's in the Old Town.

Aug 30, 2007 - Amanda Kendle

Ukrainian culture features again in Marina Lewycka's novel "Two Caravans", with a few Polish characters thrown in, following the life of immigrant workers in Britain.

Aug 30, 2007 - Amanda Kendle

Slovakia is emerging as a gorgeous, friendly destination in Eastern Europe. Starting in Bratislava, explore the beautiful Tatra Mountains, castles and towns like Kosice.

Aug 15, 2007 - Amanda Kendle

Prague Castle is an entire complex of interesting sights, located across Charles Bridge. Explore the St Vitus Cathedral and watch the changing of the guard.

Jul 29, 2007 - Amanda Kendle

Getting to know the locals when you travel is best achieved by staying with them. If you're stopping off in Irkutsk on a Trans-Siberian trip, try Helen's Homestay.

Jul 29, 2007 - Amanda Kendle

With Moscow fast gaining a reputation as one of the world's most expensive cities, it was time it got a fancy Ritz-Carlton hotel right next to Red Square.

Jul 13, 2007 - Amanda Kendle

You probably can't learn fluent Russian before your Trans-Siberian trip, but knowing greetings, common questions and numbers can help you get more from a trip to Russia.

Jun 21, 2007 - Amanda Kendle

Irkutsk is a Siberian city in the middle of Russia, and lies on the Trans-Siberian route. Nearby Lake Baikal is more popular, but Irkutsk is worth seeing too.

Jun 14, 2007 - Amanda Kendle

With increasing numbers of travelers are booking tours around Eastern Europe, take a look at the key destinations: places like the Czech Republic, Poland or Hungary.

Jun 9, 2007 - Amanda Kendle

Many people dream of traveling from Vladivostok to Moscow on the Trans-Siberian railway, but what is it really like to spend a whole week on a train?

May 9, 2007 - Amanda Kendle

Visiting Wolf's Lair involves seeing the concrete and steel remnants of Hitler's bunker and the whole Wolfschanze camp in the Masurian Lake district of Poland.

May 6, 2007 - Amanda Kendle

An ideal day trip from the major Dalmatian Coast city of Split, Croatia's Trogir is a village of Romanesque and Renaissance architecture settled onto a tiny island.

Apr 11, 2007 - Amanda Kendle

Traveling to Russia? Understanding the local customs, history and language by reading World Cultures: Russia in the Teach Yourself series will be invaluable.

Apr 4, 2007 - Amanda Kendle

Summer or winter, there's great stuff to see and do around Hungary's Lake Balaton, one of Europe's largest lakes, including swimming, hiking and sampling wine.

Mar 22, 2007 - Amanda Kendle

When visiting Perth, Western Australia, a day out at the Caversham Wildlife Park will introduce to Australia's great animals like kangaroos, koalas, wombats and more.

Mar 14, 2007 - Amanda Kendle

Australians love to snack on Anzac biscuits, traditionally baked from a recipe featuring rolled oats and golden syrup, and an interesting historical link to World War One

Mar 13, 2007 - Amanda Kendle

Douz in central Tunisia attracts tourism by saying it's the gateway to the Sahara Desert. From camel trekking to sand duning watching, many can enjoy Douz.

Mar 8, 2007 - Amanda Kendle

Underground caves can be a must in Tunisia's desert heat near Matmata: and they make a great movie set for Luke Skywalker's family home from Star Wars.

Mar 7, 2007 - Amanda Kendle

Understanding the impact of the second world war on Warsaw and Poland is made easier by visiting the Warsaw Historical Museum in Old Town Square.

Mar 5, 2007 - Amanda Kendle

Sigulda Castle, Turaida Reserve, Gauja National Park and plenty of green forest and flowing rivers await you on this day trip from Latvian capital Riga.

Mar 5, 2007 - Amanda Kendle

Few travel narratives covering Eastern Europe exist, but Angus Bell's written one with an interesting twist: he played cricket with the Slavs.

Feb 11, 2007 - Amanda Kendle

An interesting day trip from the Slovak capital of Bratislava takes you to the bilingual town of Komarno, a town lying on the Danube border with Hungary.

Feb 8, 2007 - Amanda Kendle

The Bardo Museum in Tunis has one of the world's most impressive collections of ancient Roman mosaics, and is housed in a palace on the outskirts of Tunisia's capital.

Feb 7, 2007 - Amanda Kendle

The Latvian capital of Riga is elegant and ready for photos: try two great views from the top of St Peter's Church and from a cruise on the Daugava River.

Feb 1, 2007 - Amanda Kendle

Europe's largest Old Town Square in southern Poland's Krakow is full of sights to see: climb the Old Town Hall, marvel at St Mary's church or go shopping for souvenirs.

Jan 4, 2007 - Amanda Kendle

We can't go back to the Russia of the 1980s, but reading Christopher Hope's great book Moscow! Moscow! gives insights into perestroika and the old way of visiting Moscow.

Jan 1, 2007 - Amanda Kendle

Explore Bucharest's center including attractions like the Palace of the Parliament, the Patriarchal Cathedral and museums reflecting Romanian history.

Dec 28, 2006 - Amanda Kendle

In Moscow, traveling by underground train can be like visiting a succession of art galleries. Learn where to find Soviet era art on the metro.

Dec 21, 2006 - Amanda Kendle

Pick an afternoon of sunshiny weather in Estonia's capital, Tallinn, and enjoy a walk from Pikk Hermann to Kiek in de Kök.

Dec 18, 2006 - Amanda Kendle

Spend a day on Castle Hill in Budapest and explore the Royal Palace, Fishermen's Bastion and the Matthias Church as well as having great views.

Dec 14, 2006 - Amanda Kendle

Estonia's second city, Tartu, has an impressive university - full of tourist attractions! From the architecture to a gallery, and my favorite, the student lock-up.

Dec 11, 2006 - Amanda Kendle

You can cruise the Danube along the border of Romania and Bulgaria, reaching the Danube Delta just south of Ukraine; and then the entire Black Sea is at your fingertips.

Dec 7, 2006 - Amanda Kendle

If you want to take a city-trip to Prague, the Time Out Shortlist Prague guidebook might be handy for exploring the Czech Republic's capital city.

Dec 4, 2006 - Amanda Kendle

Want to find the real Eastern European Christmas spirit? One tip is the Bratislava Christmas markets in Slovakia, where mulled wine and good food outdo commercialism.

Nov 30, 2006 - Amanda Kendle

Exploring western Russia between Moscow and St Petersburg by cruise boat you'll visit Golden Ring towns like Yaroslavl on the Volga River or Kizhi Island near St Petes.

Nov 23, 2006 - Amanda Kendle