
Five reasons to travel solo
Most people are surprised - some even shocked - when they find out I love to travel alone. Reactions to my revelation vary from long, sympathetic stares to appalled cries of: "Don't you get lonely?" Sure it's great to share your travelling experiences with others, but I equally enjoy the journey when I was on my own. The fact is travelling solo is one of the most self-satisfying experiences you're ever likely to have. So for anyone who's never contemplated taking-off alone, I

The Art of Travel: A new manifesto
I recently decided I needed to shake things up a bit. My blog, Wild About Travel + Writing, has long been sitting dormant and my previous work website was hacked and overtaken porn spammers. (Sorry to anyone who may have received emails soliciting sex toys - I swear they weren’t sent by me!!) My life too has changed much in recent years. After living the life of a nomad and flitting in and out of places as varied as the red, dusty plains of Birdsville in Outback Australia and