Where am I – Travelling all over Türkiye (across 3-weeks) from Cappadocia to the Turquoise Coast and lots in between.

Where am I – at the meeting point of Europe and Asia, the wonderous city of Istanbul!

Where am I? - Central Europe: Slovenia, Hungary, Austria & Slovakia

Part 2 of my European Summer 2026…

Where am I – Nine unforgettable nights travelling from north to south Vietnam, with Wide Eyed Tours on a luxury educational.

From beginning to end we were absolutely spoilt with beautiful hotels, amazing food and the warmest hospitality.

Where am I? - Northern Italy: Milan Riva del Garda and the Dolomites

Amazing for a summer trip! The diversity of Northern Italy is fabulous: stunning lakeside villages at Lago Di Garda and unparalleled outdoorsy exploration in the Dolomites.

Where am I – on board the Crystal Serenity, cruising from Darwin to Bali.

A glamorous sampling of the Crystal Cruise experience, on a 4-night voyage that took in stops at Kupang on the island of Timor as well as Komodo Island, Indonesia: a picturesque beauty (and home to the famous Komodo Dragon.)

Where am I – spending two weeks with my family travelling around Rajasthan, the "Land of Kings,” in northwest India.

This was my second visit (and my families first.) It was such a treat to share this amazing destination with them.

Where am I - Dubai

This was my first trip to Dubai, and it absolutely lived up to the hype. This incredible man-made city has something for every kind of traveller - from soaring skyscrapers and endless activities to unforgettable desert adventures. Boredom simply isn’t an option.

Where am I – Cruising from Hobart to Sydney on board the Holland America Line (HAL) 'Noordam'

A lovely four night getaway - the back end of a longer voyage starting in Auckland on 23rd November.

Where am I – a ship inspection on board the Disney Wonder (Port Melbourne.)

One of only six Disney cruise ships, the Wonder is heading off to Alaska after it’s final season here in Australia. Our closest option will then be the soon to launch Disney Adventure (coming 2026), which will be the biggest in the fleet with a home port in Singapore.

Where am I – stopping over (for a few nights) in Abu Dhabi, on the way to explore the Middle East and Europe.

Where we stayed – At the very refined St Regis Abu Dhabi.

Where am I? - Japan (Tokyo, Kyoto, Osaka, Hiroshima, Miyajima, Nara, Fuji-Kawaguchiko)

Duration - 2 weeks (during winter in January)

Suitable for - Japan is amazing for everyone! It’s got the vibrant metropolis of the major cities like Tokyo and Osaka, cultural highlights of stunning Kyoto, Miyajima and Nara, historical sites like Hiroshima and the natural beauty of Kawaguchiko and Mt Fuji.

Where am I – South Korea (Seoul & Busan)

Duration – A week (during January)

Suitable for – Just about everyone, it has the hustle-and-bustle of Seoul's metropolis, Busan's foodie cafe scene, and stunning cultural sites.

Where am I – Japan (Tokyo, Kanazawa, Kyoto, Osaka & Kamakura)

Duration – Three weeks

Suitable for – Just about every type of traveller. It has cultural experience, natural beaty and heaps of adventure!

Where am I – on the way home to Australia, in the bustling mega metropolis of Hong Kong.

Where we stayed – The Murray on Hong Kong Island. Part of the contemporary Niccolo collection of hotels, and a member (the only in HKG) of the prestigious ‘Leading Hotels of the World.’

Where am I – the “Las Vegas of Asia”, Macau / Macao. A UNESCO World Heritage site and the most densely populated region in the world.

Where we stayed – the divine Four Seasons Hotel Macao, a complete oasis in the very heart of the Cotai casino strip

Where am I – making a long awaited return to Spain, this time spending a few weeks in the glorious southern region of Andalusia.

Where am I – enjoying a week in Portugal: a land of sunshine, fascinating history, beautiful countryside, great food, lovely welcoming locals - and Port!

Where am I – living out my childhood (and grown up!) dream, to visit the land of the Pharaohs.

How we travelled – as part of a small group on the fantastic 12 day Intrepid ‘Experience Egypt.’

Where am I – in the kingdom of Jordan, stopping by for a few days on the way to Egypt.

Highlight - Petra of course, without hesitation! Justifiably one of the New 7 Wonders of the World, our time spent rambling around the ancient rock-cut city was a life highlight.