A travel wish list for 2017
Travel trends and resolutions are all the go right now, as we start the new year. Where to go? What to do? Where to eat? So…
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,…
Things I love about hotels
They may not ever be perfect (although some come close), but there’s a lot to love about hotels. And after staying in countless different types of…
What I love to hate about hotels
This year, I have stayed in 51 hotels. I was stunned when I added them all up. They’ve ranged from five-star city hotels to a YHA,…
My Finland favourites
Finland is a country that’s still a mystery to many people, but it’s being tipped as a travel hot spot next year as it celebrates 100…
The happy house-sitter
Travelling on a budget can take many forms – and who doesn’t want to save a bit of money where they can in order to splurge…
Riding the ‘rails’ to Kuranda
Few travellers visit Cairns without making a trip to the rainforest village of Kuranda, about 34km up a largely winding mountain range from the city. Of…
Digging deeper at Mossman Gorge
Lush rainforest, water dripping from fern fronds, a gushing river over giant granite boulders and one of the world’s most ancient cultures combine to make a…
Never smile at a you-know-what
Crocodiles are part of life in northern Australia. Just hope that the only place you get close to one is in the safe confines of a…
Up, up and away in a beautiful balloon
Would you like to ride in my beautiful balloon? Would you like to glide in my beautiful balloon? It’s hard to keep that song out of…
A Glass Half Full 