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Finding My Next Chapter: Embracing Solo Travel in Bali at 48

For over two decades, my identity was deeply intertwined with being a mother. Raising my two sons, now 22 and 18, was my daily role, my anchor, and my identity. But when my youngest moved out a few months ago to start his own journey in Sydney, I found myself standing at a crossroads of…

December 18, 20250Comments ByCamilla Thompson

Hotels & Resorts

A Quiet Refuge in the Heart of Hong Kong: Lanson Place Causeway Bay

Hong Kong doesn’t often whisper. It dazzles, hums, and rushes with its neon skyline blinking late into the night, its trams clattering down streets edged with steaming noodle shops and couture boutiques. But tucked into a discreet corner of Causeway Bay, one of the city’s busiest districts, Lanson Place Causeway Bay offers something unexpected: calm.…

December 3, 20250Comments Byrobynfoyster

News

Why Creative Nature Walks Are the Reset Women Need — My Story

From anxiety to alignment: Sydney-based artist Zahrina Robertson shares this story about her transformational seven week trip abroad. When I left Sydney, my suitcase was on its last legs and my family had claimed every charger I've ever owned. There was nothing glamorous about airport queues or negotiating the window seat, but I knew I…

December 1, 20250Comments ByZahrina Robertson

Destinations

From Boardroom to Bush: Valerie Orton’s Golden Gap Year Takes Her To South Africa

After leaving a demanding job, Valerie gave herself permission to take a year-long travel sabbatical. What began as a quest for rest became a transformative adventure across Africa from the vibrant streets of Cape Town to the Cape Of Good Hope. This was just the part of her amazing journey.. “I gave myself permission…

December 1, 20250Comments ByValerie Orton

Dining

The Peacock Room — Orange’s #1 Restaurant Deserves the Hype

Fresh from a bracing plunge in a Scandinavian-style pool, I walked into The Peacock Room at The Oriana Retro Hotel with the kind of optimism that usually precedes disappointment. In Orange, however, a regional city increasingly confident in its own charms, that optimism is often rewarded. Explore this beautiful golf course in Orange, NSW, surrounded…

November 30, 20250Comments ByElise Strachan

News

Optimising Every Dollar in Australia’s Travel and Airlines Sector

Belinda Lloyd, Senior Technical Account Manager at Amperity, explores how an AI-first, data-driven approach can better target audiences and reshape travel marketing for more personalised, effective engagement. Here is her story. It's the holiday season, and the pressure is on travel brands, hotels and airlines in Australia to find new ways to deliver personalised experiences…

November 18, 20250Comments Byrobynfoyster

Experiences

The Rise Of Solo Female Travel In 2025

Once regarded as a niche activity, solo female travel has blossomed into a global phenomenon. Over the last two years, an unprecedented number of women embarked on solo journeys. Not to escape, but to explore. This surge is more than anecdotal; it's supported by compelling statistics and societal changes that signify a broader transformation in…

November 17, 20256Comments Byrobynfoyster

Destinations

The Joy of Village Life in Upper Hunter’s Murrurundi

“That’ll cost you the price of a smile.” — a local at the Murrurundi sausage sizzle, capturing the country spirit perfectly The Magic of Slowing Down Everybody dreams of village life — even city dwellers. Deep down, we all crave connection: that feeling of belonging where neighbours wave as you drive by, your barista knows…

November 13, 20250Comments Byrobynfoyster

Experiences

Into the Wild: My First Safari In Botswana

Valerie Orton is on a year-long “Golden Gap Year,” travelling the world and embracing new adventures. After years in executive leadership and resilience coaching, she decided to swap the boardrooms for bushlands, cityscapes, and far-flung destinations. Here, she shares her first safari experience in Botswana, Africa. In all, Valerie was in Africa for four weeks.…

November 10, 20250Comments ByValerie Orton

News

Beyond the Horizon: Meet the Photographers Redefining Panoramic Photography

The 16th Epson International Pano Awards, the world’s largest global competition for panoramic photography, has unveiled its 2025 winners, showcasing artists who expand our perception of space, light, and landscape. From the icy peaks of the Dolomites to the shimmering northern skies over Senja Island, these images invite us not merely to see the world,…

November 3, 20250Comments ByMarie-Antoinette Issa

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