Nominations for the Australian Society of Travel Writers’ awards 2023
Good things come in – whatever size, shape or form you’d like. But today, I have news of two very good things, I’ve received two nominations in the 2023 Australian […]
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!
Hunting Australia’s alternative wines & softcore wellness in south-east Asia
Where do you go to step off the beaten track of wine – away from the unholy trinity of chardonnay, shiraz and sauvignon blanc? Author and wine writer Max […]
AIRPORT LOUNGE REVIEW: Etihad business class lounge, Abu Dhabi, UAE
THE LOCATION This Etihad business class lounge is located near gate 35 in Abu Dhabi international airport. A haven for long layovers, it’s obvious this lounge is winding down ahead […]
The World Awaits: Bali and memorable wildlife encounters
On this week’s episode of my travel podcast The World Awaits, we discover how to have the best wildlife encounter (best for you, best for the wildlife), and is Bali […]
Free things to do in airports: ABC Radio interview
Waiting in airports is one of the downsides of travel. But is it? I reckon airports are magical places, and there are so many free things to do in airports. […]
Food of Saudi Arabia: Gourmet Traveller
Hot off the press, my travel feature in this month’s Gourmet Traveller magazine tells of the food of Saudi Arabia, and the landscapes that created it. Focusing on the sublime […]
The World Awaits podcast goes to Spain and Nauru
It’s been a big couple of weeks in GlobalSalsa World – Turkiye, Australia’s Northern Territory and I’ve also also refreshed my podcast, with a fresh new name and a little […]
Hot air ballooning in Cappadocia, Türkiye
This week, I’ve been in Cappadocia, Türkiye, possibly the world’s best location for hot-air ballooning. Yeah, you’ve seen the brochures, you’ve been bombarded by the instagram shots of women in […]
Our new podcast has dropped: listen to Episode 1!
Welcome to the very first podcast for Travel Writers Radio, which I’m co-hosting with fellow travel journalist and editor Kirstie Bedford. This week, we take you to Rome, Tasmania and […]
Teaser alert: the newest travel podcast in town has dropped!
I’m super excited to announce that I’ve teamed up with fellow travel journalist Kirstie Bedford to create a new podcast for the Travel Writers Radio show. Travel Writers Radio is […]