France is a country crisscrossed by a labyrinth of rivers and canals. Centuries ago, they were the backbone of the nation’s economy as they undertook their important role in the transportation network. Today, they are the lynchpin of something far more enviable; the world of luxury travel, offering visitors a unique way to explore France….
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The Ultimate Local’s Guide to San Francisco
There are a million reasons why you might want to put San Francisco on your list for a visit, with around the same number of city guides for this place that I have called home for more than a decade and where I return to when I’m not travelling. This San Francisco city guide is a…
A Weekend Getaway in Arizona: Exploring Mesa and Phoenix
When it’s cold and foggy in San Francisco, I dream of being in the desert sunshine. The desert sunshine for me waits in Arizona. From the magic and mystic of Sedona, to the wide open spaces of Phoenix, and every bit in-between. So, I spent a long weekend visiting Mesa and Phoenix and discovered how incredible Spring is…
The Ultimate Local’s Food Guide to Melbourne
The city of Melbourne has become synonymous with fabulous food. It’s exciting, it’s vibrant and it is home to an immensely diverse range of restaurants that will transport you around the globe, one bite at a time. Gone are the days of uninspiring meals of meat and two veg. From the Insta-famous freakshakes, to the…
How to Plan the Perfect Guangzhou Stopover
It seems fitting that my first experience of travelling to China was to Guangzhou. It was one of the very first cities in China to open to the outside world. The city is vibrant and diverse and still hosts the oldest and largest trade fair in China. For a well-rounded urban experience mixed with history, ancient…
48 Hours in LA: Where to Stay, Eat and Explore
Los Angeles is California’s largest and perhaps most famous city. A sprawling hub in the southern part of the state with a population of almost 4 million, it’s a place synonymous with the glitz and the glamour of Hollywood and the movers and shakers of the film industry. With a plethora of neighbourhoods spanning the…
Bear Lake Glamping: The Ultimate Summer Activity in Northern Utah
Raspberry shakes and turquoise lakes are this town’s claim to fame, and rightly so. The quaint lakeside town of Bear Lake is pulling out all the stops and giving the big cities on the Northern Utah road map a run for their money. As we drove through the valley to our magical Bear Lake glamping spot, the vivid…
5 Epic Things to Do in Ogden Utah
As the oldest town in Utah, Ogden is home to some amazing hiking activities, fascinating history and it is a destination that is thriving at a rapid rate. The town is all about outdoor adventure in the Wasatch Mountains during the day and checking out the urban city life by night; there are so many…
Where to Get the Best Breakfast in Bondi
Weekend brunching is almost a religion for the Bondi set. For some, it’s a chance to throw on their designer best, fashion a top-knot and wander to a local hot spot to debrief with friends. For others, it’s a great recovery destination after their morning workout. Either way, one thing we all have in common…
Regent Singapore, a Four Seasons Hotel
While I’d never stayed at a Four Seasons hotel before, the name itself evokes images of both luxury and tradition. On entering Regent Singapore my high expectations were quickly met. After a seamless check in I was shown to my room. Despite the late hour, a selection of sweet treats and a steaming pot of camomile…
A Local’s Travel Guide to Canberra
Canberra has come along way since I first moved here from Queensland in 2010. It’s no longer known as just the hub for Australian politicians and the never-ending roundabouts. There’s a buzzing food and drink scene in Canberra with lots to do and plenty of places to explore. So, next time you visit Australia’s capital…
Professional Travellers Reveal Their Bucket List Destinations for 2017
In my line of work I am privileged to meet some incredibly interesting and talented individuals. While we all share a passion for travel, our personal and professional backgrounds are often very different. It is those differences that make travel such a dynamic and exciting industry to be in, right now. Travel content creators are constantly coming up…