Trying to remember all you need to do before heading off on a trip can be one of the hardest parts of travelling. I used to be an inveterate list maker, scribbling ‘Don’t forget’ reminders on scraps of papers and pinning them to my wall until it looked like one of those collages the FBI … More

Forget suntan lotion, swimming costumes and a flashy pair of sunnies: the perfect playlist is the most important travel accessory. Specific songs not only soundtrack your travels – they also transport you back after you return home. But above all, it is paramount to set the tone for a trip upon arrival. With that, cue … More

When your backyard combines World Heritage rainforests, islands, national parks and cosmopolitan capitals like Sydney and Melbourne, the chance that a world-class spa hotel proliferates is more than likely. In a tireless, incessant quest to compile the most therapeutic haunts in Australia, take a look at ten of the best spa hotels in the country, … More

When you need a holiday – truly, desperately need a holiday – to unwind from workaday life, destress, decompress, let go of 9 to 5 cares or just forget about reality, few places on the planet provide a cocoon of calm like the South Pacific. With that firmly in mind, we present 10 fab resorts … More

There are certain things we do while abroad that seem like really good ideas at the time but begin to regret the minute we get home. Follow my handy checklist on how to overcome some of the dumb things you might do on the road and I guarantee your Facebook timeline and travel photo library … More

The desire to be conversant with locals while in a foreign country is natural. You know the deal: you’re lost and you need to ask for directions in Italy, you want to order a proper café au lait and a pastry in France, or you’re in desperate need of a sit-down toilet in Central Africa. … More