14 July 2024
Arnhem Land – so near but yet so far
Arnhem Land is a place that few of us Australians ever visit, yet it’s absolutely…
14 July 2024
Welcome to Country
We started our 13-day Outback Spirit trip from east to west Arnhem Land on Wirrwawuy…
14 July 2024
Digital detox anyone?
These days it’s considered extremely trendy to go somewhere where you can’t access social media…
13 July 2025
Last Stop – Shetland Islands
I've always wanted to visit the Shetlands, the northernmost region of the UK -- 170km…
12 July 2025
Food, Glorious Food
What's the number one tip for a cruise? Bring elasticated trousers. So right. The food…
11 July 2025
Fjord farewell
I took a seat up in the crow's nest on Deck 12, at the top…
10 July 2025
While I was floating…
As I was enjoying 21st Century sailing, another review for my book The Governor, His…
10 July 2025
Fjord Floating
What better thing is there to do on a Norwegian fjord but to get up…
9 July 2025
As the mist clears…
The views become even better, with snow clearly visible on the mountain peaks, glowing green…
7 July 2025
And the Fabulous Fjords
The first sight was simply magnificent as we sailed into Norway's longest and deepest fjord,…
5 July 2025
First Stop – Kristiansand
Our first look at southern Norway - and a trip to the town's open air…
3 July 2025
And we’re off!
Leaving Rotterdam on a seven-day Norwegian Fjords and the Shetlands Isles of Scotland cruise on Holland America's…
1 July 2025
And a day at the Rijksmuseum …
Such painful beauty ... especially when you're elbowing your way to the front of the queue…
29 June 2025
Guess where I am
Actually, I don't think it's that hard. Yes, glorious Amsterdam! What a fabulous city it…
18 June 2025
River Racing
Tried my hand at dragon boating at the Sydney International Regatta Centre at Penrith on…
