Category: Features

Features, New Zealand, Travel

The Best Wild Swimming Spots in New Zealand

Originally published on Lonely Planet.

The pleasure of swimming in wild settings could be one of the most human exercises we can undertake. New Zealand then, is a country offering ultimate outdoor therapy. As well as boasting glorious beaches, New Zealand is a patchwork of rivers, waterholes and lakes that are perfect to take a dip or dive in. Continue reading “The Best Wild Swimming Spots in New Zealand”

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ABC, Features, Travel

Tourists Often Pay More Than the Locals. Is That Fair?

Written for the ABC.

Being “ripped off” is often part of the travel experience. Whether it’s those tourist menus with prices double what locals pay, unregulated taxis charging five times the regular price, or seeing someone at a market pay less than half for a T-shirt you bought two days ago. But does the fact it happens so often make it fair?

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Features, Food and Drink, Lonely Planet, Spain

How to Eat Through Southern Spain Like it’s Your Last Week on Earth

Originally published on Lonely Planet.

A fusion of Arabic cuisines and the Mediterranean diet, Andalucian food is about the simple pleasures – affordable and unpretentious. It is Moorish food, within Moorish surrounds and it’s easy to let your stomach run wild – the food is vibrant and prices are reasonable. Continue reading “How to Eat Through Southern Spain Like it’s Your Last Week on Earth”

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China, Features, Lonely Planet, Travel

Going Solo in Shanghai: Eight of the Best Activities for Lone Travellers

Originally published on Lonely Planet.

Shanghai could be the perfect place to fall in love with travelling solo. There’s always something new to eat, a new show to catch, a new skyscraper to head up for sunset drinks. Plus, there are so many people around (over 26 million) you need not fret about anyone staring at you on your lonesome.
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Design, Features, Lonely Planet, Spain, Travel

An Andalucian Road Trip: Sights, Sounds and Tastes of Spain

Originally published on Lonely Planet

Majestic, inspiring and somewhat mysterious, the region of Andalucia’s rich history is ever-present today. Easy-to-drive highways link towns nestled in otherworldly terrain, passing by vibrant fields of sunflowers and mammoth wind turbines along the way.

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Features, Sri Lanka, Travel, Trivago

Luxury Escapes in Sri Lanka for a Mix of Nature, Culture and Comfort

Originally published on Trivago.

When you think of lavish escapes, your mind usually pictures Italy’s alluring Amalfi Coast, the magical waters of the Maldives or Dubai’s impressive all-inclusive resorts. But rising in the ranks is Sri Lanka, a new contender in the realm of luxury hospitality. Continue reading “Luxury Escapes in Sri Lanka for a Mix of Nature, Culture and Comfort”

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Features, Lonely Planet, Travel

Calling All Parents: Here’s Why Your Child Should Take a Gap Year

Originally published on Lonely Planet.

Watching your child set off on a long-term trip can be daunting… or even terrifying. Even if your budding backpacker is beyond their teens and reasonably responsible, for many guardians the worry never really goes away. 

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Australia, Features, Travel, Trivago

The Ultimate Weekend Guide to the Dandenongs

Originally published on Trivago.

Lush with hills that make for memorable drives, filled with endless gleeful ferns and much to do among them, the Dandenong Ranges are one of Victoria’s most glorious gifts. The hills are currently alive, with plenty of new things to see, do and eat, alongside some impressive accommodation options to top it all off. 

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