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Departures

Welcome to ‘Departures’ – where stories begin … and not with a booking form, but with a conversation. Meet the people behind the scenes – tour operators, guides, and local experts who have walked the path you may be considering exploring. Insightful, unpolished, and always independent – think of it as a window seat into someone else’s world.

FlixBus launched in Australia in November 2025, now connecting Melbourne, Canberra, Sydney

Coach travel offers solo travellers the opportunity to move and connect slowly and rediscover the gems along the way. In the company of Yvan Lefranc-Morin, an industry insider and experienced solo traveller, we explore why coaches remain one of the most generous ways to see Australia and beyond.

Published 4 February 2026

The Big Buddha statue in Bangkok Thailand Photographer oNaYa iStock

Your Thai Guide specialises in private, fully customisable tours led by licensed local guides in Bangkok and across Thailand. Designed with solo travellers in mind, their experiences balance cultural highlights with neighbourhood-level insight, offering freedom, context, and genuine connection without the crowds.

Published 6 January 2026

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