I first heard about the island of Bohol about 10 years ago while researching a holiday that for some reason never happened. Chocolate Hills and tarsier monkeys are the two features that stuck in my memory. It sounded exotic...
Island-hopping voluntourism – this concept could catch on.

An initiative of Awesome Adventures Fiji, this voluntourism trip allows you to combine island hopping in Fiji with volunteer work.
A virtual weekend away at Hamilton Island
This probably falls in the 'Just for Fun' category, but this week I had a pleasant little interlude courtesy of Hamilton Island.
Air Asia Review: tantalizing Asian food and a barista in the sky

Being rather disillusioned with Australia’s own long-haul service offered by Jetstar, I thought I’d try one of the shiny new alternatives. Here's my Air Asia review.
Luxury, adventure, fine food and orangutans: Shangri-La Rasa Ria Resort

The Shangri-La Rasa Ria resort has luxurious hotel rooms set in a beautiful natural environment, which they make large efforts to conserve.
Glasgow Arts Trail: Mackintosh to murals

On my first visit to Scotland in over 20 years, I was excited to revisit Mackintosh and even more excited to find the city’s art scene thriving, still.
Ski France: Magical Megéve

The French elite established Megéve as a ski resort in the 1930s, when their previous choice of St Moritz became a favourite of the Nazi elite and they needed an alternative.
Rooted in Nature: every day is Earth Day in Shangri-La’s kitchens

Here’s an initiative that gets my stamp of approval. I’m always telling people not to wait for Earth Day or Clean Up Australia Day, make a difference today.
Airlie Beach adventures for teens

Airlie Beach is one of those ‘Must Do’ stops for backpackers. It's lively with plenty of adrenaline activities on offer. Great for a holiday with teens.
London: a weekend with the girls

On our recent trip to the UK we cooked up a few girly weekend ideas. Here’s our guide; things to do in London.