I've just seen the Bruce Springsteen movie, Springsteen: Deliver Me from Nowhere. Directed by Scott Cooper starring Jeremy Allen White The movie focuses on a period of time around Springsteen's writing of Nebraska (his sixth studio album released in 1982.) An artist trying to create new music, the movie depicts his struggles, pushing against … [Read more...]
Discover the many layers to Vietnam
Returning to Vietnam in 2023 Earlier this year I was lucky to be on a press trip of a lifetime. A 17 day famil with Azamara Quest on their Springtime in Asia Cruise. As I've not cruised before, I wondered how I would cope being on a ship for 17 days. I coped fine! It was amazing. More about that in another blog post. Part of the 17 days … [Read more...]
Sharing a few tales
Keeping me busy With the COVID-19 pandemic forcing us to stay at home, slow down and live differently to what we’re used to, it's apparent we're turning to activities that we never seemed to have found time for in our pre-coronavirus ‘busy’ lives. I’m now ‘finding’ myself sitting down to actually read a book from the stockpile on my bedside … [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...]
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 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 indulging in a range of tasty treats. My foodie exploration of inner … [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...]
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...]
Winter is coming in Nozawa Japan
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 consider this traditional village for your next snow holiday. … [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 the soaring temperature gauge we continue to experience the things spring brings. (Did you like all … [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 edition). Here's the pdf of the article 'Inner City Charm' Going Places Oct 2018 Hong Kong article snipped … [Read more...]