Steep and strenuous is how Stanley locals describe the zigzag pathway leading to the summit of The Nut, a sheer-sided rock formation towering high above the northwest Tasmanian village. It’s a regional landmark, one the fishing community of some 600...
It’s dusk on Moreton Island. The sky above us is fading to delicate shades of pink and purple. The lights of Brisbane are slowly twinkling to life in the distance. And I’m about to experience something I never thought would be possible: hand feeding...
2020 was the year that travel forgot. Planes were grounded, icons fell from the skies, and all signs pointed to my favourite airline folding like a deck of cards too. And it almost did. Virgin Australia and I were about to say our last goodbyes when...
Brisbane is a city that deserves more than just a fleeting visit. There are lots of fantastic hotels to choose from, but the one that always sticks out to me is the Park Regis North Quay. You literally can’t miss it as you exit the M1 northbound on...
Working from home has become part of the new normal for many of us. And although there are plenty of upsides, like a short commute to the office, a fridge always stocked with snacks and dress code that says: ‘it’s ok to rock ugg boots all day’...
Cairns is one of Australia’s most iconic destinations; a balmy, tropical paradise which acts as both gateway to Queensland’s tropical north and the world-famous Great Barrier Reef. Though 2020 threw a spanner in the works for the region, it’s ready...
I’m a big fan of hotel groups who think outside the box – the ones who throw caution to the wind by ripping up the rule book of what a hotel is and instead focus on what a hotel can be. QT Hotels and Resorts is one I think excels in this arena...
Asia is home to some of the world’s most awarded airlines, from Singapore Airlines to Cathay Pacific and ANA (All Nippon Airways), to name a few. So, for our recent trip over to Europe for a white Christmas, it was a no-brainer to choose an Asian...
Hearing it described as ‘the most authentically Japanese airline in the sky’, All Nippon Airways (ANA) instantly caught my interest. Did it live up to the lofty description? Find out. Flight: NH879Aircraft: Boeing 787-9 DreamlinerRoute: Tokyo...
Flying was once one of the most opulent ways to travel – it was an experience, not just a flight. Somewhere along the line though, the glitz and glamour of aviation was replaced with subtle shades of beige and grey. But, if Virgin...
Chris Ashton
