The renaissance of Brisbane There’s more to the capital of Queensland than agreeable weather, a dizzying choice of adventure and culinary attractions are generating attention. That was the lead for the article I submitted to Going Places, Malaysian … [Read More...]
Waldorf Astoria – The Caledonian, Edinburgh, Scotland
Luxe hotel in the heart of Edinburgh I have an undeniable passion for Scotland fueled by a number of things, including the Scottish blood running deep within my veins, as well as my love of anything Outlander (books and TV series.) So when I … [Read More...]
A quintessential Hong Kong experience
A line of customers stands patiently outside a nondescript shop in the Hong Kong’s Sham Shui Po district. In the northwestern section of the Kowloon peninsula, Sham Shui Po is one of Hong Kong’s most authentic neighbourhoods. This shop is brightly … [Read More...]
The road less travelled
Embracing the Icelandic way The pungent smell of sulphur invades my nostrils as I approach a loosely shaped circle of stones. Waves of steam drift across the water’s surface indicating we have arrived at the right place. This is one of the many … [Read More...]
How to travel responsibly in Hoi An, Vietnam
What I learnt about travelling responsibly in Hoi An With Earth Day fast approaching on April 22nd, Silkwinds, the in-flight magazine of Silk Air (the regional airline for Singapore Airlines) reached out to contributors on the topic of Sustainable … [Read More...]
Ten top things to do in Hong Kong
A place I can never get enough of. Here's my suggestion of ten top things to do in Hong Kong published on the Big Bus Guide. I know I could have easily made it to 20 top things to do - but let's start with 10! Please let me know what your … [Read More...]
She’ll be right mate!
The beginnings of an unlikely friendship Our friendship began on social media. The common link, we’re both writing colleagues in an Australian writer’s group and we met via a closed Facebook group. This link has resulted in an alliance across the … [Read More...]
Meeting a few Hong Kong gems
Cultural Hong Kong There's more to Hong Kong than skyscrapers and towering residential blocks. Hong Kong is brimming with culture and history, where old traditions mix harmoniously with the new. Following my most recent visit in January, I wrote … [Read More...]