Ski season in Japan is about to open! I've just received the email, the first snow has fallen in Nozawa Onsen - a ski village four hours north of Tokyo. Thought it might be a good time to share my story Published on AWOL - Junkee and maybe … [Read More...]
Australia in spring
Unique Aussie experiences After a really pleasant mild winter, spring hit Brisbane with a thud today. Temperatures jumping to 36 degrees and its only the end of October. We're in for a hot summer. But it is still technically spring and despite … [Read More...]
Explore Hong Kong
Discover Hong Kong's inner city charm A walk through three of Hong Kong's neighbourhoods reveals their history, heart and character. The iconic towering skyscrapers hugging Victoria Harbour are a permanent reminder that Hong Kong has maintained … [Read More...]
Hong Kong – three neighbourhoods
Hong Kong - no matter how many times I go back, there's always more to discover. Going Places (Malaysian Airlines) in-flight magazine have published my story about three of my favourite Hong Kong neighbourhoods in this month's (October … [Read More...]
The Caley Hotel in Edinburgh
Ed Sheeran’s song ‘Castle on the Hill’ plays in my head as I take in the view from The Waldorf Astoria Edinburgh – The Caledonian. Clinging to the craggy outcrop of an extinct volcano are the imposing fortress and mottled sandstone buildings of … [Read More...]
Brisbane Top ten things to do
You know I love my city and any chance to write about it I take it! Here's my story published on The Big Bus Tour and Travel Guide website on Top Ten Things to do in Brisbane Brisbane City Cat on Brisbane River image: Jennifer Johnston … [Read More...]
Bangkok temples and baggy pants
Thailand - the land of smiles and baggy pants The aroma of sweet coconut and zesty mint fill the air. I inhale deeply. The scents are from my body scrub treatment at the Anantara Spa in Bangkok. Lying face down on the massage bed in one of the spa’s … [Read More...]
Solo traveller exploring Dubai and Abu Dhabi
A pitstop in Abu Dhabi and Dubai The sparkling lights from the world’s tallest building, the Bhurj Khalifa dominates the view from my hotel window. I’m perched on the sofa in my 15th floor room in the Renaissance Downtown Hotel, Dubai waiting … [Read More...]