There is a specific kind of joy found in a destination that refuses to be grey. From the sun-drenched cliffs of Italy to the bohemian quarters of Brazil, some cities just glow. For the traveller who seeks inspiration in every hue, we’ve curated a guide to the world’s most colourful corners.
Pack your camera and…
How Dr Verena Meraldi, Chief Scientist at HX Expeditions is leading the way in a sea change in responsible exploration.
It’s a chilly Nordic morning in Tromsø, Norway, as HX Expeditions’ MS Fridtjof Nansen prepares for another voyage to the polar extremes. At the heart of this pioneering journey stands Dr Verena Meraldi, Chief Scientist…
Your thrill-seeking Woman’s Guide to Falling Fearlessly. Plus tips and best locations to Skydive around the world
There’s something wildly empowering about leaping out of a plane at 14,000 feet especially for us women doing it on our own terms. Whether you’re conquering fears, chasing adrenaline, or ticking off a bold bucket list item, skydiving…
In the late 1970s, my parents did something that, at the time, seemed radical. They sold our family farm in Mudgee, packed five children into a campervan, and spent the better part of a year driving across the United States. It was an education that didn't happen in a classroom, and my children’s headmaster later…
It’s not every birthday that calls for an infinity pool and a tropical island backdrop — but my cousin Marina's 60th absolutely did.
We gathered in the foyer at the Koh Samui Wellness Sanctuary, where I'd so often experienced sun-soaked days melting into balmy evenings of Thai feasts, laughter and long, meandering conversations. But on…
We all know the feeling: starting the year with ambitious health and fitness resolutions, only to watch that enthusiasm fade into a distant memory just a few months later. It is all too easy for those healthy intentions to fall by the wayside amid the chaos of daily life. This is exactly where a wellness-themed…
For as long as I can remember, the travel narrative surrounding Antarctica has been dominated by tales of rugged survival and hard science. We picture the early explorers, the icebreakers, and the researchers braving the harshest elements on earth. But what happens when we view the world's most remote, fragile continent through the lens of…
With 16.9 million travellers landing in Singapore last year, the Lion City has officially shed its reputation as just a quick business layover. As more flights use Singapore as a global transit hub, why not stretch that stopover into an extra day or two just for you? Trust me, playing tourist and squeezing in some…
A recent collection of inspiring solo travel stories from Lonely Planet's new book 'Women Travel Solo' spotlights the remarkable journey of American psychologist Meri Murphy, who set off on a solo retirement adventure from her home base in Cromwell - and found love along the way.
I travelled solo at age 29, and again at…
If the idea of waking up to ocean views one day and mountain peaks the next sounds like a dream, then van life might be calling your name. More and more women are embracing the freedom and self-reliance of traveling by van whether it’s for a weekend escape or a months-long road trip. And with…
