20 travel ideas for 2020
A new year means new travel plans. I’m busy making mine, and hope you are too! After reviewing my past year, and the past decade, I found…
What a difference a decade makes
As we begin the 2020s, I’ve seen discussion about whether this is the start of the decade, or the end. Does the decade start, for example,…
My year of exploring Australia
As the year ends, I always like to look back on the places I’ve visited as a travel writer and I found that this year had…
My 2018 travel highlights
I was already travelling when 2018 kicked off, mid-way through a 10-week trip to Europe. There were times this year when I wished life would slow…
My year of islands
Born and bred in an island nation, perhaps it’s no surprise that I’ve got a penchant for islands. And looking back on my travels this year,…
Insider guide to Basel
Hotel inspections are a part of life for travel writers. Despite the fact that we are staying in a hotel, it is almost certain that we’ll…
Dream drive: the Bentley GTC V8
This car is worth more than I paid for my two-bedroom apartment. I’m only glad I didn’t know that until after I had spent three days…
Tastes of Townsville
Dining alone is one of my least favourite things. And as a travel writer, often travelling alone on assignment, it’s an occupational hazard. Given the choice,…
My travel year…in pictures
Happy New Year to all my readers! I’ve had a wonderful year, including travel to some places new to me and those which are familiar and…
Pre-school progress in Sri Lanka
The walls are slowly rising on the Samadhi Grove pre-school in southern Sri Lanka, as 30 bright little faces watch eagerly waiting for the day they…
A Glass Half Full 