Stories behind the stories. By Travel Writer, Amy McPherson
When do we begin to fear? As a child, I had very little fear. At least that’s what my aunt told me. Now, I am supposed to be older, wiser, and more experienced in life yet, I have more fear than ever before, and not just a general fear of things but fear for the …
I hadn’t expected to like the French Riviera. The French Riviera, or Côte d’Azur, refers to the stretch of coast from Nice to Marseille, including the glamorous Saint-Tropez and Cannes. Why I didn’t think I’d like Nice I had classed this part of the France along with beaches of Ibiza, Mallorca, and Tenerife in the same “I’ll …
In Cornwall, you can walk to the end of the world (Lands End) on the South West Coastal Path. You can potentially, walk the entire Cornish Coast The entire Cornish coast is served by the South West Coastal Path, England’s longest marked long-distance footpath and a National Trail. The trail begins all the way back in Somerset, …
Have you seen the seagulls here in Europe? They are massive, the size of a small cat. I am not kidding. We’ve just spent a week in Cornwall, south west of England, on a supposedly ‘summer holiday’. Unfortunately the week was mostly cold, and we were rained on for half of our trip, but that’s …
British beaches beautiful and enjoyable? Believe it or not, there are some stunning beaches around England, especially on the south coast! Some pebble, some sand, and some look like they really should be somewhere along the Mediterranean. If you had told me two year ago that I’d enjoy British beaches, I wouldn’t have believed you, …
The most popular destination in Norther Ireland is the Giants Causeway. The beehive like basaltic rocks formed by volcanic eruptions (a long time ago) on the North Channel (the stretch of water between Scotland and Northern Island). Most people join a day tour and get here by bus, directly from Belfast and back. However, what’s the …
There are 2,000 people on Isle of Pines. We saw about 10, most were there because we were there, tourists who were glad to set foot on solid land, eager to spend some French Pacific Francs. Isle of Pines, or L’lle des Pines was discovered by James Cook in 1774. He named the island based …
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 …
After our kayaking adventure yesterday we decided to check out what our guide called his ‘hidden little gem’. Bundeena, a small suburb (if you could call it a suburb) of Sydney nestled within the Royal National Park, was just around the corner. It has all the characteristic of what constitute the cliche ‘hidden gem’. It is …
I’ve decided to make this a regular Thursday post. Here’s today’s postcard from the memory vaults. This is Brighton Beach in England. It was one of Europe’s hottest summers and I decided that I needed to be at the beach. Brighton was only an hour’s train ride away from London, which made it a perfect …
White sandy beaches, beautiful corals, comfortable luxury resorts and the friendly “Bula!” are what we know of Fiji from the travel agents. Few visitors venture beyond the walls of their resort to explore what are known to the locals as alternative and unusual Fijian experiences, yet, these are the activities that will make a good …
Noosa on the Sunshine Coast is almost like what I remember from years ago, it is still a holiday paradise with soft waves clashing on the clean sands of Main Beach, and the calm gentle river that feeds inland that is so relaxing to look at. The only difference is that shops and restaurant are …
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 …
Several years ago a friend and I wanted to visit the Great Ocean Road, knowing that it was a great strip of coast hugging highway. We pulled out a map, traced the route with our fingers and found our eyes wandering off the sides… while the Great Ocean Road was the main attraction, we became …
Kap, little sister to the popular Sihanoukville is popular with local holiday makers. Phnom Penh’ers come here on the weekend to soak up some sun and breathe in some sea air and intrepid travellers come here to enjoys its fresh seafood. Especially the crab. In Kampot, I’ve already had a taste of the crab this …
The European summer is slowly drifting away, but the waters off the coasts of Cinque Terre remain warm, sparkling and inviting. What does Cinque Terre mean? In Italian words meaning ‘five lands’, Cinque Terre lies dotted along the Ligurian Sea north west of Italy. Although relatively inaccessible from major cities, Cinque Terre remains a popular …
