Spice of Life

The Australian | Saturday, March 2nd, 2024

Emerald Sakara review

Get a taste of the West Indies on a new ocean yacht

Twelve years of studying French at school has prepared me for this moment, eavesdropping on locals in a beachfront cafe. As I gaze at the dazzling water lapping Martinique’s volcanic black sand, two dapper gents cradle their Sunday beers and wonder aloud about the sleek white vessel anchored offshore. It’s too small to be a cruise ship, and those usually dock at the capital, Fort de France. What’s it doing in sleepy Saint-Pierre and who is aboard? Well, I am, for a start, and here’s my cue to share what I know. Read on…

Three wildly spontaneous train journeys from Zurich

The Australian | Wednesday, August 16th, 2023

how to travel Switzerland

Break with convention in the Swiss city where public transportation is religion and unplanned travel is a sin.

In Switzerland, public transportation is religion and I’m standing on holy ground, Zurich train station, reverently gazing at the schedule board. It’s 7am and the weather forecast for this summer day is glorious. I haven’t decided where to go and feel giddy at the possibilities.

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TIME The World’s Greatest Places 2023

TIME | Tuesday, March 21st, 2023

TIME Worlds Greatest Places 2023

The World’s Greatest Places of 2023: 50 extraordinary destinations to explore

March 27 / April 3, 2023
TIME asked where people should travel and explore in 2023. My extraordinary destination picks? Medellín, Colombia and Luang Prabang, Laos.

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