Sunrise and surf at Salt Beach
Storm clouds and rainbows greeted me when I arrived at the seaside resort that would be my base while exploring northern New South Wales’ Tweed Valley.…
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…
The cake shops of Acland Street
Exquisite since 1934. Those words on Gideon Markham’s business card sum up his business. There are many other words that lovers of sweet things may use…
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,…
Meet Australia’s unique wildlife
Unique and extraordinary. Two words that journalists try to avoid, because so rarely are they used accurately. But – hot on the heels of the interesting…
The Kimberley: secret, sacred places
Some places get under your skin, embedding themselves in your memory and your heart forever. The Kimberley, in Australia’s far north west, is one such place.…
Perfect positioning at Pier One
Sydney shimmered in the sunshine when I arrived today. This is truly one of the world’s most beautiful harbours, and definitely one where you need a…
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…
What I saw at Woodfordia
For the past 28 years, the Woodford Folk Festival has been an end-of-year tradition for many Australians. Beginning life in Maleny in the Queensland’s Sunshine Coast…
Celebrating in style
As my car rolled over the last cattle-grid, the day’s tensions slipped off into the dusk. Less than two hour’s drive from the city, I was…
A Glass Half Full 