The dramatic scenery of Glen Helen Gorge, in the heart of Australia, draws painters such as Australia's Albert Namatjira. Florian Sanktjohanser/dpa-tmn For hours already, the hikers have been trudging ...

An encounter with one of the world’s most venomous snakes in an Australian desert: what more could a reptile enthusiast want? Imagine that you’re a passionate surfer. You talk about surfing to anyone ...

For hours already, the hikers have been trudging uphill, above them a fantastically starry night sky. Some of the group have been hiking with heavy backpacks for weeks, others only a few days with ...