“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…
Destinations
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…
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…
Solo travel is no longer a niche pursuit. According to recent research from Webjet, nearly half of Australians are planning a solo adventure in the next two years, and for good reason. There’s something transformative about stepping out of your comfort zone, and if you’re ready to take that leap, Fiji might just be the…
In Mexico City, art is painted on walls, stitched into the streets, and splashed across the skyline like a fiesta of colour. This is a city where creativity never takes a siesta and where every mural, monument, and museum tells a story of passion, protest and pride.
From the grand Paseo de la Reforma to…
Travel for women in 2025 is about more than just seeing the sights — it’s about connection, culture, and confidence. According to the Holafly Summer 2025 Travel & Connectivity Report – Beyond Borders, women are driving the trend toward destinations that combine safety, inspiration, and experiences that feed both the mind and spirit.
Here are…
Nestled in the rolling hills near Mudgee, where green paddocks stretch endlessly beneath a wide-open sky, Gooree Park shaped not just my childhood, but the path my life would follow.
As a young girl, I rode horses, mustered cattle, and scribbled poems by the river, learning to uncover the stories hidden in the land,…
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…
Working an International Convention in Calgary Canada is one of those full-throttle gigs you don’t forget in a hurry. Twenty thousand delegates from all corners of the globe, five days of shuttles and spreadsheets, a tonne of laughter and some seriously good humans gave me one massive lesson in the importance of humour when things…
According to the adage, Paris is the City of Love. But, when your heart’s been kicked out of a relationship and not feeling its tres bien best, the last thing you want is to be surrounded by amore under the Eiffel Tower. However, while you may not be up for a fling with a French…
