As a rule it is mainly young people that create bucket lists and dreams. It is normally not something that older people like myself think about. We generally become complacent and settle for a simple life after we reach a certain age. However, occasionally life throws you a curve ball and changes your perspective, so…
Navigating the fiercely competitive landscape of the airline and travel industries hinges critically on deploying smart marketing tactics. By embracing well-thought-out marketing approaches, businesses in the travel sector can captivate prospective travelers and foster robust ties with their client base. A striking figure highlights the significance of adopting such strategies: the percentage of individuals planning…
On my third visit to Hoi An in Vietnam I discovered a whole new side to this remarkable coastal and riverside town on the central Vietnamese coast. This time around I was travelling solo and decided to partake in some day trips from Hoi An to explore what there was to see and do, apart…
I’m heading off on an Australian cruise in just three weeks time. I will be boarding Cunard’s Queen Elizabeth luxury ship with two girlfriends for a week of fun and frivolity. The cruise is themed “Sporting Greats and Wellness Voyage” and features a few sporting greats. Planning what to wear on a cruise of…
Looking back on the year that was 2023, I can categorically say that it wasn’t the best year. Although, I did cram in a couple of holidays and a magnificent wedding amongst the chaos, it is probably a year I want to forget. A reflection on 2023 makes me realise that you should never take…
Tracking north from Exmouth through rural plains of vast cattle stations and deep red earth, that seemingly gets into every crevice and even turned the coat of our white Labrador into a light reddish tan, the landscape changed to magnificent hills and mountain ranges. We were pillaging the Pilbara Coast, with rugged hills, harsh red…
There’s something magical about travel. The thrill of exploring new places, the frisson of discovering hidden gems, and the joy of sampling exotic cuisines—it all creates a tapestry of memories that stay with us forever. We take tons of photos when we travel—most of which end up semi-forgotten in our smartphone galleries. But it doesn’t…
Many people like the idea of seeing their own country first and don’t like the thought of travelling abroad. This is where cruising around your own country can be the perfect alternative for domestic travellers. Australian cruises have become very popular in my country. Lots of my friends have boarded a cruise ship in their…
Carnarvon is located 904 kilometres north of Perth and is the hub of the fertile river delta of the Gascoyne River, where a vast array of fruit and vegetables are grown. Carnarvon is an oasis in the the desert because it is situated at the only point of the Australian coastline where the central desert…
Bike rides have become ever so popular in recent times, not just to exercise and get out into the great outdoors, but sometimes as a way to holiday and see a travel destination. In Lonely Planet’s latest book, titled “Epic Bike Rides of Australia and New Zealand”, there are numerous accounts of bike rides, all…