… This post has been brought to you by Cheapflights … There are all sorts of ways to save money on flights. You can travel in the low season, fly mid week rather than weekends, opt for budget airlines, or go for a no frills ticket option. You’ll also have a better chance to saveRead More
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As a journalist who loves to travel and is fond of a chat I'm oh so happy when I'm sharing travel tales and tips through my blog and on my weekly travel segment on Sydney Radio 2UE. When I'm not travelling or writing about it I can be found out and about with friends, curled up at home with a good book or watching an addictive tv show promising I'll stop after one more episode. Amanda on Google +
Delicious and Fun Things to Do in Ottawa, the Cool Capital of Canada
on 07.05.17
When I told people I was going to visit Ottawa back in 1998 most of them looked confused. Not about the where so much as the why. As I was to discover, back then it was easy to appreciate the ‘city that never wakes’ jokes, but I still had a soft spot for Ottawa andRead More
Eurostar Business Premier Class: Doing London to Paris in e320 Style
on 05.04.17
Full disclosure: I love train travel. And I hate Charles de Gaulle airport. So I’ve long been a firm believer that the only way to travel between London and Paris is by train. Even if both airports were as wonderful as Changi, to fly you’d still have to go through the hassle and time gettingRead More
Embracing iPhone Protective Cases for Fun and Dusty Travel Adventures
on 29.03.17
… This post has been brought to you by Tech21 … It was the last time I used a selfie stick, even though it wasn’t the selfie stick’s fault. I’d just had the most wonderful experience seeing baby pandas being their adorable selves at the Chengdu Research Base of Giant Panda Breeding in China andRead More
Working Around the Globe: How Australia Compares to Abroad
on 27.03.17
One of the best things I’ve ever done in my life was pack my bags and head to the airport with a one way ticket to London. I had no idea how long I’d stay, or what I’d do for work. I did have a slight meltdown in the days leading up to my bigRead More
An Affordable Boutique Luxury Hotel Stay in the Heart of Paris
on 22.03.17
In the heart of Paris’ 1st arrondissement you will find one of France’s most beautiful squares, a square that gives my own heart a little lift whenever I walk through it. The Place Vendôme is filled with charm and elegance, not to mention some rather prestigious brands. Considered by many to be the world centreRead More
Cheap Airfares: The Best Day to Book Flights Revealed
on 17.03.17
… This post has been brought to you by Momondo … There are some things I’m very happy to spend money on when I travel, and other things I’d really rather save my pennies on. In my book, cheap airfares mean more money for a special treat at my destination. It could be a specialRead More
A Canal Barge Holiday in Burgundy on European Waterways’ L’Impressionniste
on 01.03.17
It was decadent and felt slightly ridiculous but it had to be done. After all, when else would I have the chance to sip Kir Royale in a hot tub on a luxury barge slowly making its way through Burgundy? As I sat in the warm bubbles sipping bubbles and crème de cassis from theRead More
Anthony Banks, Uniworld SS Antoinette Cruise Director: Ten Questions
on 15.02.17
One of the things I love about river cruising is not just the places you see and things you do, but the people you meet. On my Rhine river cruise on Uniworld’s SS Antoinette I met some lovely people from all around the world, and a man who helped to make our cruise one toRead More
The Romance of a Rhine River Cruise with Uniworld’s SS Antoinette
on 07.02.17
As one of the most popular European rivers to holiday on, the Rhine has its fair share of river cruise ships. Which means there are times when ships need to tie up next to one another so passengers can pass through or over another ship to reach the riverbank. At these times it’s hard notRead More
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