These posts are about anything at all that we are inspired to write about on our journey.
I’ve been reflecting upon luxury travel, sustainable travel and responsible tourism following a spate of sumptuous experiences, from Relais and Chateaux luxury lodges in New Zealand to a Borneo cruise on a super-yacht with Orion Expeditions, and an Orient Express Eastern & Oriental train journey. So why have these luxury travel experiences had me thinking about responsible tourism more than … Read more
Local travel and the all-inclusive holiday – an oxymoron or are the two very different types of travel compatible? A recent discussion with a marketing person from a travel site I occasionally write for, got me reflecting upon the topic. For us, local travel is mostly about connecting with locals and gaining an insight into how … Read more
My memories of Sydney in winter are clear crisp days, a sparkling harbour, offshore winds, cobalt blue seas with pulsing waves, and the sun just strong enough to warm you after a surf as you close your eyes and soak up the rays. Just as architect Jørn Utzon noted when he first toured the site … Read more
It only took a second to fall in love with Sydney all over again. Just a glimpse of the glittering harbour and the Sydney Opera House sails through the train window as we pulled into Circular Quay station from the airport. Only a second for tears to well in my eyes and trickle down my … Read more
Can cruise ship travel ever be a slow and sustainable form of travel? In many ways it epitomises slow travel — the unhurried pace, the focus on leisure and experiential activities, the languid vibe on board the ship decks. But slow travel is by its very nature low impact, which cruise ship travel mostly isn’t. … Read more