I first travelled to Europe in 2002 as a backpacker, sweeping across continents and cramming all of my travel ‘firsts’ into four short months. I didn’t expect this trip to …
Last week, among the many emails in the 'other' folder of my inbox related to COVID-19, I noticed one from a wellness centre I had once visited. I was sure …
Day 6: Taormina, a sparkling beauty. A week in Sicily (Part 1)A week in Sicily (Part 2) By the morning, the rain had just about cleared and I felt excited at the …
Day 4: Marzamemi A week in Sicily (Part 1) It was our last day in Avola before heading north to Taormina for a few days. With my newfound day-tripping prowess, I decided …
Day 1: The trip to Avola, Sicily I wake up in the morning with a feeling of dread so intense it takes a few seconds for my brain to register where …
It’s been a few years now since I walked my grubby, DEET-covered feet across the Cambodian border into Laos. I’ll never forget the feeling of serenity that gently enveloped me …
Me, Milano and a whole lot of tartuffi! I love my child. This is an indisputable fact. However, after travelling from Melbourne to Milan to spend time with his lovely Nonna, …
On an absolute whim, after a few months of being a solo lass living in inner-city Melbourne, I had decided that I needed a trip away – a real adventure …
‘This trip will change your lives.’ Our Cambodian guide, Kakada, made this rather grandiose claim in a Bangkok hotel foyer to fifteen strangers sitting quietly around a table, me included. …