I’m a journalist, travel writer, editor and copywriter based in Melbourne, Australia. I write pacy travel features, edit edifying websites and fashion flamboyant copy. My articles and photographs have appeared in publications worldwide, from inflight to interior design: I’ve visited every continent, and have lived in three. Want to work together? Drop me a line…
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!
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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. […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
I’ve confessed already to being a list tragic, and now I have yet another new travel list, thanks to National Geographic. Their new Unique Lodges of the World collection has […]
Miss Moneypenny’s, Noosa Yeah, I know it’s already 8 January, but I’m still looking back… maybe it’s because Australia really hasn’t kicked back properly into work yet. Consensus is that […]
Sunset over Vomo Island, Fiji Photo: Getty Images. Happy New Year, everyone! The sun is hot, the beach is calling. While I’ve been unashamedly Instagramming sunsets from the beaches of […]