Stories behind the stories. By Travel Writer, Amy McPherson
I have not yet read Rita’s Tales of a Female Nomad, however the concept of a series of stories from friends of the female nomad intrigued me, being a bit of a female nomad myself, that I picked up this book by the introduction from Worldette. Female Nomad and Friends: Tales of Breaking Free and …
Checked in: 17 October 2013 Checked out: 22 October 2013 Room: 3324 Ocean Balcony Price paid: Booked on a group deal – $999 for 5 nights with breakfast I understand Daydream Island is in trouble. News back in April said that it will be up for sale but only for a fraction of the cost that the current owner …
A series of essays from travel writers all over the world describing one life changing food adventure of their travels. There are mouthwatering adventures from barbecued ribs to lobster rolls, meals from a single pizza to feasts over multiple courses, to the somewhat controversial idea of eating dog. Through these stories we are reminded …
Checked in: 06 September 2013 Checked out: 08 September 2013 Room: Villa 3, room 139 Price paid: $250 per night, room only “Oh it’s niiiice” was what a friend said when I mentioned I was heading up to Chateau Elan for the weekend. I’ve had that sort of reaction before and to me it’s similar to saying that someone …
A book by William Dalrymple Some say, William Dalrymple is the best writer on India, outside India. I don’t really know any better, but he certainly had me enchanted about India by the end of the book. I didn’t really know what to expect when I picked up this book at the local book store. …
A book by Rory Stewart I seem to have developed a fascination with the Middle East and have been selecting to read books related to travelling in the region. Many of the books, including the previous two book that I’ve read – Talking about Jane Austin in Baghdad and One Upon a Time in Beirut …
A book by Catherine Taylor This is a story of two adventurous young journalists who followed their hearts to pursue a life in Beirut, a city that is often mis-interpreted and mis-understood by many. Catherine and her husband moved to Beirut during their first year of married life and stayed for four years. The …
Authors: Bee Rowlatt and May Witwit I don’t deny that I get a little nosy sometimes and enjoy reading private email exchanges between people. These digital conversations can sometimes reveal life’s most exciting or intimate details, emotions as well as the writer’s inner desires and fears, and often, through their voice uncover their inner self, …
Checked in: 08 June 2013 Checked out: 11 June 2013 Room: 520, Queen Room Price paid: $185.02 per night, room only The 278 rooms Four Points by Sheraton has had a multi-million dollar upgrade and I was advised that the renovation was completed in December 2012 after taking over the property from Citigate. It was this particular point that …
I went along to one of Claire’s travel writing workshops during the 2006 Sydney Writers Festival, where Claire talked about her path to writing and about her book Last seen in Lhasa. I’ve never been to Tibet, and haven’t read much in terms of travel journalism or literature about Tibet, so I decided to get …
Checked in: 03 May 2013 Checked out: 05 May 2013 Room: Superior Suite King Bed with Kitchenette Price paid: $254 for 2 nights, room only You know, there are hotels where you really want it to be good, and while your first impression may be fantastic, you check out just a little bit disappointed. Novotel Forest Resort is one …
Checked in: 29 March 2013 Checked out: 1 April 2013 Room: 622 (booked a superior garden room, but was upgraded to a river view king room) Price paid: $290 room only (breakfast $27 per person paid at hotel) I now understand why the main exterior photo have been taken in darkness. The resort stands out from the rest of …
Date: 10 March 2013 Route: Melbourne to Sydney Scheduled time: 11:00 am departure (on time) Seat: 4A (window) Flying is never comfortable, no matter what the airlines tell you. For my short flight from Melbourne to Sydney however, Virgin Australia managed to turn uncomfortable to pleasantly bearable. Virgin started off in Australia as the alternative …
Checked in: 20 Dec 2012 Checked out: 21 Dec 2012 Room: 223 Price paid: approx. $50 with 12 hours of air-con, and one towel set and breakfast Tune Hotels are low cost airline Air Asia’s answer to low cost accommodation. Being a fan of the airline itself, I have been aware of their existence since …
Checked in: 14 December 2012 Checked out: 15 December 2012 Room: 1522 Premium Harbour View room Price paid: $275 with breakfast When staying around the Darling Harbour of Sydney, it is worth looking into a harbour view room, and Four Points by Sheraton has one of the best locations for such views over looking Pyrmont Bay with its Premium …
Checked in: 2 November 2012 Checked out: 3 November 2012 Room: 2513 City view room Price paid: $221.00 (Family and friends discount, room only) The hotel has one of the best locations in Sydney, and is popular with celebrities and sporting teams that attract fans who would camp out on the streets just for a glimpse through the windows. …
Checked in: 27 July 2012 Checked out: 28 July 2012 Room: 1407 City view king room Price paid: $249.00 (Stay and Play package, breakfast included) Sheraton on the Park is located right by Hyde Park and well know for its old world charm. It may not look big on the outside, the hotel has 557 …
Checked in: 22 June 2012 Checked out: 23 June 2012 Room: 1818 Price paid: $286.92 room only (booked through Zuji.com.au) There are only a selection of Sydney hotels where celebrities and world leaders choose to stay when they are in town, and the Four Seasons one of them. Four Seasons Sydney is located on George …
