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’...
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...
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...
Expectations can be both a blessing and a curse when travelling. They can either create a hopeful benchmark for an experience – and a reason for an internal happy dance when exceeded – or they can set an impossibly high bar that will simply never be...
Chris Ashton
