Blog Posts for South East Asia

A good movie makes you forget that you're sitting in the loungeroom surrounded by popcorn crumbs, and takes you away to another place. However, a great movie can make you leap off the couch and book a holiday.

Here are six movies that will inspire you to travel, or rekindle the longing to return to somewhere you have been before. 

We recently asked our clever Facebook fans to give us their top tips for helping to prepare for a trip. We knew they'd come up with some handy hints, and we were proven right!

Take a look at what they've said, you might even find your own name on this list! And if you've got anything to add, feel free to leave a comment at the end of this post. Or head to Facebook to share your ideas with other Gecko's travellers

There's bound to be a few sore heads around the country today, after yesterday's Australia Day celebrations. People gathered at barbecues, restaurants, parks, beaches and camping grounds to enjoy the sun and celebrate all things Australia.

There's no denying that Australians love a beer. And we also produce some incredible wines. But what can you expect to drink when celebrating Australia Day (or any day, really!) while you're out of the country? Here's five unique drinks to try around the world:

Pirates, fisherman, buffalo heads and brightly painted boats…you can see them all at Indonesia’s popular Lomban Festival. Held in January each year, it is a time when fishermen thank the sea for what they have caught during the year and pray for a prosperous year ahead.

It is one of the country’s most ancient festivals and is celebrated with much fanfare. The fishermen make offerings to the sea, sending out heads of buffaloes, chicken, fruit, flowers and other items.