Get cosy in Queensland

Queensland has a worldwide reputation for hot, sunny days and spectacular beaches but the Sunshine State also knows how to shine in winter. Here’s a round up of some of the best places to snuggle up with someone special. .

Head to Hokuriku

With Jetstar and AirAsia about to enter the market, there’s never been a better time to visit Japan. Especially if – like me – you like to get out of the big cities and explore lesser known parts of a destination.

See the Snowy Mountains in Summer

Summer in the Snowy Mountains is a visual feast of colours and textures, from fields of wildflowers nodding in the breeze and distant patches of snow to the rugged terrain of Australia’s highest peak. The walking is easy but bring a decent pair of shoes (blisters are not a great souvenir). Expert guides lend a [...]

All aboard the Indian Pacific

Passengers on the Indian Pacific travel over 4000 kms in three days and three nights on a train that’s almost a kilometre long. Like T.S. Elliot said, it’s the journey not the arrival that matters and when it comes to the Indian Pacific, nothing could be closer to the truth.

Motion Bar & Grill

Ever run into an old friend you haven’t seen in years and been amazed by how fabulous they look? That’s exactly how it feels when I walk into Motion Bar & Grill at the Brisbane Marriott.