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“At the coalface” – The Australian newspaper T&I
For a moment I fear I’m the victim of an elaborate execution of reverse psychology. It’s early morning in Windermere, it’s damn cold and...
“Peak performance” travel feature for The Australian newspaper T&I
I’m met at Tokyo’s Haneda Airport by a curious sign on the wall that reads, “Go reversely prohibited.” The phrase becomes my mantra for...
“The air up there” – The Australian newspaper T&I
Scenic flights reveal Australia's beauty of the highest order - composite feature for The Australian newspaper T&I
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“Steak a claim” – The Australian newspaper T&I
I wish I could see this scene from above. It would look like an exquisitely detailed model laid out on a table in a...
“Realm of the raptors” – travel story for The Australian newspaper
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In Spike Milligan’s absurdist children’s book, Badjelly the Witch, the hero is a giant eagle named Jim who bravely rescues the...
“Gordon Country” – travel feature for Broadsheet.com.au
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For more than 40 years Brisbane campers in the know have been heading to the secluded Goomburra Valley, two hours south-west...
Twelve Apostles Lodge Walk – the Australian Newspaper T&I
Hikers get a different perspective of Victoria’s famed Great Ocean Road on this four-day adventure.
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I've been around long enough to know...
Mid-winter guide to the Huon Valley – Broadsheet
A winter travel guide to the sights, sounds and pagan festivals of Tasmania's Huon Valley.
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Tasmania’s Huon Valley region is one of...
Haute dining in Hakuba – The Australian newspaper T&I
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Dressing for dinner has never been more difficult. I think carefully and decide to leave the suit jacket in the wardrobe....
Peak Performance – The Australian newspaper T&I
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PEAK PERFORMANCE — NEW ZEALAND Mount Taranaki rears above New Plymouth on New Zealand’s North Island, the famous, dormant volcano with...