Walking Phuket’s old town
Just back from Phuket, I absolutely fell in love with the colours and history of Phuket old town. It’s chocked with gorgeous cafes, guesthouses and weird trinket shops wedged between […]
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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!
FIJI: Suva’s white lady sees in a new century
The Grand Pacific Hotel Photo: Belinda Jackson In search of Suva’s old colonial soul, Belinda Jackson pays homage to the centenarian Grand Pacific Hotel, now celebrating a makeover that’s 22 years […]
Gone drovin’ and hanging loose: Takeoff travel news
ADVENTURE Gone drovin’ Turn your horse’s head to the west on a new droving experience in the Riverina. There are just 20 places available on the new Long Paddock Cattle […]
Getting snappy in the Arctic, trans-Australian training: Takeoff travel news
It’s been extremely quiet on the blog front, so excuse me while I drag the last couple of Takeoff columns up online. In particular, this photography competition, which will win […]
Buffets, I’ve had a few…
Small fry: mashed duck potatoes at the Sheraton Bali Kuta Buffets, I’ve had a few… I know I shouldn’t start a blog post on a negative note, but… a pet […]
Famous Flyer: Dawn Fraser
Water and her family inspire Olympic legend Dawn Fraser. WHICH WAS YOUR BEST HOLIDAY? Sun Peaks in British Columbia, Canada, with my daughter and grandson, then aged 3. He was […]
Ferry trip to northern Tasmania: The spirit of Tasmania
The Nut at Stanley, Tasmania The little french bulldog rolls its great eyes, a young german shepherd starts to howl, the ship shakes free of its moorings, and we’re off. […]
Luxe lodges, tennis scores and the magnificent Magna Carta: Takeoff travel news
Havana, Cuba, one of the New7Wonders Cities A special congratulations to Australia’s Nick Kyrgios, who made it through to the Australian Open quarter finals last night! Read more about what […]
KNOW IT ALL: Five things to consider before you go to…Fiji
Dolphin Island, Fiji A quick hitlist for those few Australians who haven’t tasted the delights of Fiji. I know you’re out there. 1. The roads are seriously slow. The maximum […]
Alice eats England, camping kids, and learning to love London: Takeoff travel news
KIDS: Colourful cubby Let your kids take their imagination on holiday beneath this colorful range of teepees. Available in eight designs including Cowboys, Montana and the multi-stripe, they are made […]