Langkawi, Malaysia: 10 reasons to visit
Bathing in the warm aquamarine Andaman Sea, Langkawi is an archipelago of 99 Malaysian islands just shy of the border with Thailand. White sand beaches backed by dense rain forests…
Announcing Wander Women 2020 Retreats!
Create with the heart; build with the mind.” — Criss Jami In 2018, I launched my first two Wander Women Retreats. In 2019, against all odds, I launched three more.…
Compelling Hawaiian-inspired dining in Oahu
Oahu, the gathering spot of the Hawaiian Islands, has become the center point of exceptional dining experiences. While most people who visit Hawaii might want the cultural experience of a…
10 European mountain restaurants for a great ski lunch
You have to admire the determination of a restauranteur who chooses to open a restaurant halfway up, or even at the top of a mountain! The challenges are enormous simply…
Top 5 luxury hotels in Vienna
Luxury, finery, and class. These are the three words that most describe the beautiful city of Vienna, the Crown Jewel of Europes Imperial Age. Located along the Danube in eastern…
Kuwait
The security situation in the Middle East region is unpredictable and likely to become volatile. Australians should remain vigilant, and monitor developments via the media and our travel advice. On…
Egypt
The security situation in the Middle East region is unpredictable and likely to become volatile. Australians should remain vigilant, and monitor developments via the media and our travel advice. On…
Winter in Albany: A Non-Skiiers Survival Guide
Where we’re at: I’m recapping the winter of 2018-2019, wrapping up with this post about all I got up to while I was home in Albany from December through February. There’s…
River ship review: the SS Joie de Vivre
The SS Joie de Vivre, Uniworld’s latest offering, is the first super ship built at 125 metres, as opposed to the standard 135. As such, it’s able to slip through…
10 luxurious country estates near Sydney
Wide open spaces, gorgeous landscapes, and plenty of peace and quiet—that’s what being away in the country means to most. And in Australia, there certainly is no shortage of fantastic…