Thanks for the limericks
Limericks have been flowing in – mainly through my Facebook pages – and I’ve had a lot of fun reading them as I travelled around Ireland…
One day in the city of Limerick…
Greetings from the Irish city of Limerick. Travelling has been taking up so much time lately that I haven’t had much time for writing (apart from…
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.…
Strangers on the shore
Days ashore – often in remote locations – are the high points for expedition cruising. Taking a Zodiac or similar small landing craft to the shore…
On the bridge
An “open bridge” on a small ship is an opportunity not to be missed. Some expedition cruises, which usually have less than 100 passengers on board,…
A Glass Half Full 