I come from a long line of military personnel – my father fought in Vietnam and my uncle served in Malaya. I have cousins who served in Timor, Iraq, Afghanistan and who are currently stationed at home. One of my grandfathers was an aircraft gunner in...
Tag: ANZAC Day
ANZAC Day is an enormously special day for Australians and New Zealanders, a day which is set aside in honour of those who perished on April 25th 1915 during the First World War in Gallipoli. It’s certainly something that every Aussie and Kiwi should consider attending; and with a range of tours on offer, one can even tie in the solemn dawn service with tours of the fascinating land of Turkey and areas beyond.
Special ANZAC Gallery: The 10th Light Horse Regiment
With the 100th anniversary of the ANZAC landings at Gallipoli just around the corner, we’ve got an incredible special photo gallery for you this week. Courtesy of the 10th Light Horse Historical Collection, this vintage selection of photographs offers a glimpse at what life was like on the frontline....
Gallipoli – Coming Home
By John Stuart. John Stuart has kindly permitted us to share his poignant piece ‘Coming Home‘ with you all. We’re proud and privileged to publish these very evocative words on the eve of the 98th anniversary. John is Australian writer living in Hong Kong. ‘Coming Home‘ home already...
ANZAC Day in Egypt
A member of our team shares her experiences of the ANZAC Day Dawn Service at the Commonwealth War Memorial Cemetery in Cairo this morning. Often forgotten are the brave ANZAC servicemen that died beyond the shores of Gallipoli, many serving along the Mediterranean coastline in Libya, Egypt...
Commemorating ANZAC Day 2012 with London Legacy
With ANZAC Day just around the corner, many people’s thoughts turn to remembering those who have fallen in service to their country, especially at Gallipoli during the First World War. Read on for details about how to win tickets to the TNT ANZAC Legacy Ball at...
Paying tribute to the heroes of El Alamein in Egypt
El Alamein in Egypt is an area known for its Commonwealth Cemetery and War Museum, as it was an area which saw heavy fighting during the Second World War. Many brave young men lost their lives here or in the surrounding areas, and many remain unidentified....
ANZAC Day 2011 in photos
I went on an ANZAC Day tour in 2011 and compiled this photo blog. ANZAC Day occurs annually and commemorates the landing of the ANZAC troops at Gallipoli, Turkey during World War One. For more on ANZAC Day and the tours on offer for 2012, take a look...
A day of reflection: 11/11/2011
The 11th of November, Remembrance Day. A day that stirs all kinds of emotions in those whose countrymen were involved in the World Wars, or for that dwindling amount of men and women who were there and experienced it first-hand and are still with us today....
Making a pit-stop in Istanbul, Turkey
Turkey has to be a favourite destination of mine, and with friends heading over to Europe in the next few months they asked me if it would be worth stopping in Istanbul for just a day. I think they’d be better off with an Istanbul city...
The TNT Magazine Legacy Ball: commemorating ANZAC Day
ANZAC Day is coming up again on the 25th of April. In commemoration of this important event, you’re invited to go along to the ANZAC Ball on Friday April 15th, a black tie event held at Australia House in London to commemorate the sacrifices made...