Travel, life, loves and laughs.
Tucked into the pastel-hued streets of Phuket Old Town, where Sino-Portuguese façades lean gently into one another and the tropical air hangs thick with incense and street food, I stumble upon something I hadn’t realised I was missing quite so desperately – proper coffee.… Read the rest
Tucked discreetly behind a narrow passageway off bustling Phang Nga Road, the Shrine of the Serene Light feels like a secret waiting to be discovered. While many visitors wander through Phuket Old Town admiring its colourful Sino-Portuguese façades, few realise that one of the area’s most atmospheric and historically rich sites lies just out of sight.… Read the rest
Set aside from the the pastel façades and Sino-Portuguese shophouses of Phuket Old Town lies a temple that many visitors walk straight past without ever stepping inside. It’s a shame because behind its ornate gates, Wat Mongkolnimit Phra Aram Luang, known locally as Wat Klang, offers something far more meaningful than just another photo opportunity.… Read the rest
My mother, Veronica, & I set out from home in Canberra with a view to discovering Goulburn, a day of heritage and history in country NSW. On this last day of the year, it’s about slowing down, reflecting on the year past and finding inspiration and strength for the year ahead.… Read the rest
In the early 15th century, as the Ottoman threat loomed over Europe, alliances were forged not just through war, but through chivalric brotherhoods. On 12 December 1408, King Sigismund of Luxembourg founded one of the most fascinating of these orders, the Order of the Dragon.… Read the rest
Perched on the banks of the Danube, Golubac Fortress commands the river with an imposing presence that has shaped history. Its geostrategic position made it one of the most important military border fortifications, pivotal during the wars of the 14th, 15th and early 16th centuries.… Read the rest
On the banks of the mighty Danube, Golubac Fortress stands like something out of a fantasy novel. It has rugged towers, thick stone walls and the kind of dramatic cliffside views that make you stop mid-step. On my recent journey to Serbia, this medieval gem quickly became a highlight.… Read the rest
Hidden on the gentle slopes above the Danube River, just a short drive from Novi Sad, lies Sremski Karlovci. The town is like a perfectly aged wine, rich with history, faith and old-world charm. It’s one of those rare destinations that seem untouched by time, where cobbled streets still echo with the voices of scholars and priests and where every corner smells faintly of grapes ripening in the sun.… Read the rest
Plovdiv is charming from the get go and given the range of things to see here, it is no wonder it was Europe’s Capital of Culture 2019. On our list of ‘must see’ items are 5 things that no trip to Plovdiv is complete without.… Read the rest
As we arrive at Etar Ethnographic Outdoor Museum, it seems like just a few old huts along a small, albeit picturesque stream. However, as we enter this busy little slice of history, it’s clear that it is much more than it seems.… Read the rest