The North Texan town called Grapevine, located halfway between Dallas and Fort Worth, possesses a unique history, charm and character. Add in a dash of Texan southern hospitality and you have a place worthy of a stopover, whether it’s for a few hours or a few days. What's great about Grapevine? Savouring the last sip of my frozen margarita, I … [Read more...]
Scotland one very peaceful moment
I haven't published any stories about my seven day Isle of Skye hiking tour with Wilderness Scotland from April 2018 (have written a few - they will be published soon :-)) But here's a photo I took while on tour. I decided to enter the image in a photo comp with We Said Go Travel Click on the link below to take you to the full … [Read more...]
Bangkok life on the river
Riding with the locals on the Chao Phraya River is an opportunity to observe everyday Thai life The Hotel Concierge is enthusiastically circling the places on my tourist map. He suggests I utilise Bangkok’s public transport system and take the ‘Express’ boat (orange flag) to the Grand Palace and Wat Phra Keow. Ten minutes earlier I’d tossed my … [Read more...]
Hong Kong for writing inspiration
Another side to Hong Kong Don't think Hong Kong is only about food, shopping and the lights on Victoria Harbour. I’ve written about some of the new discoveries I made in Hong Kong during my trip in January 2018. I also visited the Man Mo temple and quietly asked the God of Literature for support and writing inspiration for 2018. I think he was … [Read more...]
A grave connection
Maybe not travel related - but I am proud of this profile piece I wrote for the Sydney Morning Herald's GoodWeekend Magazine for their Two of Us segment, featuring a lovely couple from Brisbane Pete and Mandy published June 24th, 2018. … [Read more...]
Soft adventure in Fiji
If you’re looking for soft adventure activities on Fiji's Coral Coast, I recommend two places close to Outrigger Fiji Beach Resort These half-day activities will have you back in time for sunset drinks and/or a late afternoon swim by the pool. Eco Trax “As soon as you see any of the locals, start smiling and pretend you’re happy,” advised … [Read more...]
Eat your way around one of London’s trendiest inner city ‘hoods’
Visitors to London keen to tap into one of the city’s rapidly changing neighbourhoods, should follow my lead and take a walking tour in London’s East End. In the back streets of Spitalfields, Hoxton and Shoreditch, not only will you discover the area’s fascinating multi-ethnic history, you’ll be eating your way through a range of tasty treats. My … [Read more...]
Reef saving at Castaway Island
Coral planting getting involved and making a difference You’ve heard the saying the best way to help the environment is by cleaning up your own back yard. Castaway Island, a small private resort located in the heart of Fiji’s beautiful Mamanuca group of islands are taking that mantra on board working on coral planting as one of their commitments … [Read more...]
Grapevine Texas
Cowboys, Grapes and Southern charm “People love the history of the cowboy, they love the Gaylord Texan Resort and they follow the cowboys, kind of like the kangaroo is to Australia,” said William D Tate, in a low southern drawl. As an Australian attending a breakfast in the town called Grapevine during Grapefest, the largest wine festival in … [Read more...]
Hong Kong for hiking
Finding my zen in Hong Kong I love Hong Kong but there are times when you just have to escape its busyness. I've discovered thanks to friends who live in Hong Kong there are some easily accessible hiking trails throughout the large pockets of green land mass. Here's my story published in this month's Jetstar Magazine Finding Zen in Hong Kong … [Read more...]
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