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, […]
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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!
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 […]
Rise of the phoenix: Melbourne in lockdown
It’s been a tough week for us Melburnians. Banned from every other state, curfews from 8pm, corralled to just 5km from our homes. This week, the city has been divided […]
Together Apart: life in self-isolation
We have a cover! Finally, I’m ready to start talking about the project (and the person) that has kept me a little bit sane in this whole COVID catastrophe. Way […]
Virtual wine travels to Orange
Everyone’s suffering through COVID-19, but spare a thought for us travel writers: while we’re not in the league of healthcare heroes or supermarket shelf stackers, clipped wings definitely hurt. Easing […]