The biggest travel trends of 2026 aren’t defined by a single destination, but by a radical shift in resource allocation. According to Booking.com’s latest predictions, Australians are moving away from "one-size-fits-all" holidays in favour of extreme intentionality. Faced with a complex economic climate, the 2026 traveller is no longer just "going on vacation"; they are…
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…
By Liz Prado | Extract from Lonely Planet’s Women Travel Solo
“Sometimes, even your dream job can leave you feeling lost.”
After years on the road as a full-time travel writer, I had reached a breaking point. Deadlines, assignments, and endless words had drained the joy from the job I once loved. I needed…
There is a moment on every woman’s first solo adventure when something inside her shifts. It might arrive quietly, like the soft glow of sunrise spilling across a balcony in Cambodia. Or it might strike with full force as you step off a plane into a city where no one knows your name. Somewhere between…
It is July in Cambodia, and I am surrounded by water, even when I am not in it. From my villa at Six Senses Krabey Island, the first thing I see each morning is the expanse of my private pool shimmering beneath a canopy of thick, tangled forest. The villa is quiet in that hushed,…
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…
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.…
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…
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…
