Writers retreat to hotels
Short stories are a great read when you’re passing through somewhere and don’t have a lot of time to devote to a long novel or just…
Lessons to be learned
Life’s challenges come often from what some people like to call the “university of life”, the school that teaches us lessons whether we like it or…
Farewell, Transitory Traveller
Last week I lost a friend. Suddenly. Suddenly for me, anyway. And for many of his other friends and colleagues, who had not known of the…
Time to write again
Time poor. It’s a popular phrase these days, and not one I’m keen on, but I think it describes pretty well my silence for a few…
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…
A Glass Half Full (the book)
First, there was the blog…now there’s a book. When I was putting together a collection of my travel stories in book form, I couldn’t decide on…
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,…
Travel hot spots for 2014
Hot and happening destinations for 2014 are the talk of travel circles right now, in the wake of the release of Lonely Planet’s annual Top 10…
A sweet, suite treat of a weekend
An upgrade’s always welcome when you’re travelling. I mean, there’s something lovely about an unexpected surprise that makes you more comfortable, whether it’s more legroom on…
A Glass Half Full 