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…
A treasure of a hotel
In the course of my work as a travel writer this year, I’ve stayed in 59 hotels in seven countries (as well as some islands that…
A double dose of Shakespeare
William Shakespeare has popped into my life twice this year (so far!). Stratford-upon-Avon, the Bard’s hometown, was a spur-of-the-moment stop on my road trip around England…
Cats of Morocco
Marrakech is crawling with cats. In fact, everywhere I went during three weeks touring Morocco – with the exception of the Sahara Desert – there were…
A dog of a year
It’s the Year of the Dog in Chinese astrology, and so far it’s shaping up to be the kind of year I’d rather not have. Yes,…
Four Days in France (and other movies)
Four days in Paris stretched ahead of me in December, with the promise of blue – if somewhat chilly – skies and some serious sightseeing. It…
The Outback Way, Day 9: Art in the desert
Art seems to bloom in the Australian desert. All along the Outback Way, I was thrilled by the opportunities to see artists at work – and…
The Outback Way, Day 8: Uluru to Warakurna
Wara-where?? Not for the first time on the Outback Way, I’m rolling my tongue around names of places I’ve never heard of before. Warakurna is our…
The Outback Way, Day 7: Kings Creek Station to Uluru
Outback sunsets were often highlights of the day on the Outback Way, but as we hit the one-week mark, I was up early to see the…
The Outback Way, Day 6: Alice Springs to Kings Creek Station
Tucking into witchetty grubs, buying indigenous art, stopping off at outback roadhouses and sleeping in safari-style tents while camels roam nearby…it all adds up to one…
A Glass Half Full 