Secret seven: best places to see the Aurora Australis (Southern Lights)
Life lessons I have learned: a pitching boat in the Norwegian Sea is not the only place to see an aurora, and definitely not the best place to photograph one, […]
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Canter past Patagonian icefields. Sail the tranquil waters of Lake Como in Italy. Sip coffee in a Palestinian village. Listen to the ancient voices of Australia’s Arnhem Land. Climb the mountain paths of northern Albania. Let’s go!
Egypt; The four unmissable sites of Cairo
With pyramids and gold pharaohs, towering temples and cursed tombs, it’s no wonder Egypt’s been on the tourist trail for the last 4500 years. One of the stories in the […]
Driving the Snowy Valleys Way, Australia
Stop the clock, skip the highways and take the slow road through forested vales, rolling farmlands and vibrant villages. It’s time to linger longer. I’m pleased to show you the […]
Luxury lounging on the mighty Murray River, South Australia
‘Silver linings’ is a phrase that’s getting a good airing during this pandemic, and the silver lining for the travel industry is our eagerness to explore our own country. Take, […]
Roadtripping on the Anti-Great Ocean Road, Victoria, Australia
Do you remember what the Great Ocean Road was, pre-COVID? Bumper-to-bumper cars ogling the 12 (or so) Apostles, the crashing surf and the koalas. You can rail against the international […]
The hidden isles: Six of Australia’s lesser-known island adventures
The island theme continues here at GlobalSalsa – which makes sense for us Melburnians, who have just come out of 181 days (give or take) lockdown. Some of us are […]
Budget isles: cheap stays on Australia’s islands
This was going to be my year of the islands. My list included a food festival on Tasmania’s Flinders Island, a visit to another Bass Strait island, King Island, where […]
The Fullerton Sydney Hotel: the best high tea in Sydney?
Don your smartest, stretchiest pants and get ready for a truly extravagant afternoon tea. As one who has devoured afternoon and high teas from London to Luxor, I can confidently […]
