3 of the best: Inflight gear
Some people fill their carry-on luggage with ginormous headphones (I’m more of an earbud person, myself). For others, it’s bags of snacks (handy if you’re doing it lean, and on […]
NOTEBOOK
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!
Light shines on Red Centre
Australia’s Red Centre is the dictionary definition of remote – scattered hamlets of humanity, vast cattle stations and long, open drives. Perfect for the baby roadtripper. No, really. It’s just […]
Light shines on Red Centre
Australia’s Red Centre is the dictionary definition of remote – scattered hamlets of humanity, vast cattle stations and long, open drives. Perfect for the baby roadtripper. No, really. It’s just […]
Glamping in Oman
Warning: gratuitous carpet shot! Pulled this one out of the archives when thinking about the things I love most about Oman, in prep for my chat with the food & […]
Of pharaohs and heroes: Journey to Egypt
I am so pleased to publish this blog about my recent article in Luxury Travel magazine. This is the first story I’ve written for a mainstream publication about Egypt since […]
Of pharaohs and heroes: Journey to Egypt
The Pyramids of Giza, Egypt.Photo: Belinda Jackson I am so pleased to publish this blog about my recent article in Luxury Travel magazine. This is the first story I’ve written […]
Where to eat in Washington DC
A couple of months ago, I met Washington chef-entrepreneur Erik Bruner-Yang at the glamorous Waldorf Astoria Shanghai, China, where he was part of a competition to create new iconic dishes […]
Smoking hot: Volcano tourism
Fascinated by nature’s spectacular fireworks, a breed of adventurers chase volcanic eruptions around the world. Peering into a chasm into the earth’s crust is the chance to peer into […]
The Elphie, Germany’s answer to the Opera House
It’s been dubbed the project of the decade and also the new Sydney Opera House. Finally, the Elbphilharmonie, in Hamburg, Germany, has opened to the public, six years late and […]
Behold Germany’s answer to the Sydney Opera House
It’s been dubbed the project of the decade and also the new Sydney Opera House. Finally, the Elbphilharmonie, in Hamburg, Germany, has opened to the public, six years late and […]