Going the distance to Pitcairn Island
There’s an old saying about the journey being more important than the destination. This story is about one of those times when that saying really rang…
A freelance writer’s top tips for working from home
As a freelance writer, I’ve worked from a home office for nearly 30 years. For me, the “work from home” directive that is affecting many workers…
Finding joy as we fight the pandemic of our time
Sometimes, it seems as if the world is broken. Uncertainty is rife, surrounding so many aspects of everyday life, and things are changing every day. This…
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…
How I crossed the DMZ to North Korea and stayed in Australia’s old ‘floating hotel’
News of North Korean leader Kim Jong-un’s recent announcement that “shabby” and “backward” facilities may be demolished at a tourist resort, including the former Great Barrier…
From the ashes, resilience and rebuilding at Binna Burra
The sunsets around these parts have been spectacular lately. That old saying “Red sky at night, shepherd’s delight…” springs to mind, but there’s not much delight…
Do not disturb
I’ve left the “do not disturb” on for a little bit too long, I know. If I was in a hotel, the housekeeping staff would be…
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,…
