A year ago I set an ambitious agenda of travel and and experiences for 2019. I was half joking and not at all expecting to get through that rich wish list. I was very fortunate to tick off 9 out
2019 review: 9 out of 10 ain’t bad
Notre Dame inferno burns at the heart of France
In the courtyard in front of the Notre Dame Cathedral in Paris a small bronze medallion, known as Point Zero, marks the traditional centre of Paris. From this spot all distances in France are measured. One hundred kilometres to Paris
A 2019 travel wish list
According to Lonely Planet’s analysis of 2019 travel hotspots, Copenhagen is the top city to visit this year with Sri Lanka the top country. Condé Naste Traveler, meanwhile, has called it for the Peloponnese islands of Greece. If you ask
A first-timer’s guide to Paris
Paris can be overwhelming for a first-time visitor. It’s big, it’s busy and it’s home to a mind-boggling collection of museums and monuments. It can be difficult to know where to start. France is the most visited country in the
Cities to savor: Washington DC
Washington DC. Centre of the American Government and a capital of political intrigue. The US capital is also home to incredible museums and monuments. Anyone interested in political history or American culture needs to visit Washington DC at least once.
Monaco on a budget: Enjoy the Principality without paying a princely sum
Think Monaco, think money. It only takes a lap of Monaco’s lavish casino district to see why the tiny principality’s name is synonymous with wealth. From the ostentatious display of prestige cars parked out front of the casino and neighbouring
Travels with Michael Palin in Tiger Leaping Gorge
Ahead of the three-day trek through Tiger Leaping Gorge in Yunnan Province, I packed three important things: my boots, my camera and my book. While on a group tour of Yunnan Province I have been reading Michael Palin’s Himalaya book.
How to spend a perfect weekend in Echuca
Echuca, on the Victorian side of the Murray River, is a popular destination for river house boats and river-based sports including fishing and water skiing. It’s also an ideal destination for a weekend of discovering the region’s fascinating history. The