I’ve just been nominated for the Liebster Award! If you’re wondering what on earth that is, you’re not alone. Up until last week I hadn’t heard of it either. But after a little digging I’ve discovered it’s a fun way of...
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Chris Ashton
Singapore Through The Looking Glass
What do you see when you view the world in a mirror? Aside from an obvious reversal, the new perspective reveals everyday objects in a new light. For me, it's the same when I visit a new city. Approach it one way...
Hotel Review: Hotel Indigo Hong Kong
Gazing over the glittering Hong Kong skyline, listening to the roar of the city traffic below, I pinch myself to check if this is real. Just yesterday I was at home drinking a $10 bottle of Sav Blanc in Australia, today...
World Music Finds a Home in Penang
Last weekend I had the opportunity to attend the Penang World Music Festival, held in the UNESCO listed city of George Town, Malaysia. Would I have called myself a world music fan before I went? No. But that...
Five Reasons to Take a Cruise
Australians have taken to cruising like ducks to water. They're cheap, convenient, and usually deliver just the right amount of adventure. If you’re still on the fence about climbing aboard the Love Boat...
Bucket Listed: Sossusvlei Desert
Everyone talks about their bucket list, the things they want to see or do before they die… but how many people actually write that list down to refer back to? Not many. Rather than just talk about the places I want to...
Flight Review: Scoot 777-200 Gold Coast to Singapore, ScootBiz
Low cost air travel is an ordinary part of life these days. Travellers are accustomed to cheap seats, cheap service and cheap food that resembles something left in the fridge for a week… but it seems not all low-cost...
Who is the Typical Australian traveller?
Aussies have a reputation as larrikin travellers, people who seek out a good time and are rarely bothered by anything. But is that really an accurate picture of us? According to a new study, it’s not.
Hotel Rooms The New Showrooms
I recently read a brilliant article about stealing toiletries from hotels, and it got me thinking about my own five fingered habits. Most of us take the toiletries when we leave a hotel, yet some are more...
Confessions of an Onsen Virgin
I’ve done a lot of things in my travelling life, but one of the experiences that baffled me most was the Japanese onsen. Yes, taking a bath confused me. On a trip to Okinawa, I had the chance to give the onsen a...
