'Lisbon very safe city. No crime. Everyone friendly.' Taxi Driver Man. Lisbon, Portugal. November 2018. The afternoon sun filtered through the taxi windows, warming the four of us and all of …
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. …