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The Armchair Traveller

Josh has worked his way around the world several dozen times, landing gigs as a tour guide in Asia, a divemaster in Thailand, a snowboarding nanny in New Zealand and an extra in LA. These days he tends to kick back and do most of his travels from the comfort of home, where it's far less likely he'll be arrested. Unless, of course, anyone's looking ...
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On the Road with Stevie

TODAY show weatherman Stevie Jacobs sure gets around — every week he's exploring another corner of Oz (or even abroad). Get all the behind-the-scenes gossip from our up-for-anything intrepid roving reporter. European Insider

The European Insider

How do you conjugate the Spanish verb 'to be lost?' What's the cheapest way to fly from Stuttgart to Oslo via Ibiza? If you're planning on a European holiday, it pays to speak to the insiders. Enter David Whitley. A debauched interrailing trip led to the Guardian newspaper's student travel writer of the year award and 42 European countries to date ... The Ultimate Trip

The Ultimate Trip

Justin Jamieson is the founder and publisher of Get Lost Magazine, an internationally circulated magazine for travellers thirsty for inspiration for different, adventurous, unusual and amazing holidays that they will never soon forget. From hidden beach chill outs to sculling rice wine with a Vietnamese elder, we seek out the fix for serious travel junkies. Richard Ryan, Malaysia Insider

The Malaysian Insider

Richard moved to Malaysia in 2004, and is our expert expat. His stories on life in and around KL will leave you salivating for satay and belly laughing at his many misadventures.

Be sure to read his Insider's Guide to Malaysia for all the goss from the ground.

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Getaway

For exclusive behind-the-scenes stories, head to Getaway's Insider blog. Here you get to see what really happens on the show when the cameras aren't rolling. From embarrassing stories to exclusive travel tips, here's your chance to catch up with your favourite presenters up close and personal.

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