Ashore in Australia
What a swell party it was
Sheraton Grand opens in style It must have been the two espresso martinis I had at the end of the night, after I’d already consumed a few champagnes, that did it, for it’s taken me […]
News
Australia & NZ
It’s wave season and ships come rolling in
Summer spells surf, sun and cruise ships by the score Cruise fans can expect to see dozens of ships berthed at Circular Quay over the coming months and for those interstate cruise spotters, there’ll be […]
Ashore in Australia
Trio of P&O ships head to Melbourne Cup
Fun for punters on board and behind-the-scenes at Flemington Dressed in a hi-vis vest and rugged up in a coat despite the late spring day, I join a busload of punters, in the true sense […]
Ashore
Tribute festivals – musical salutes to your favourite bands
Can’t get the real thing – check out a fake festival Ten tribute festivals celebrating the genius of Elvis to Abba 1. Elvis Festival – Parkes, NSW, Australia. January 9 – 13, 2019 After four […]
Ashore in Asia
Thailand markets – saffron, ceremony and sweet treats
It’s worth getting up early for NAN markets in northern Thailand I’ve been to dozens of Asian and European markets over the years. For some reason, I’m drawn to vegetables – the more exotic the […]
Ashore in Australia
Gold Coast’s new entertainment hub
Australian celebrities have strutted their stuff on the Logies red carpet – trophies and perfect teeth gleamed and dresses shimmered. The big annual event in Australian show business – named in honour of Scottish engineer […]
Asia & Indian Ocean
Four Seasons Explorer – The Maldives
Caroline’s Cabin Fever discovers a cruise that makes everyone feel like royalty – if only for three blissful days. There’s a speck in the Indian Ocean called Tasty Sand Island. I can’t quite believe I’m […]
Ashore
Feeling sick is the pits when you’re travelling
Have I been sick when travelling? Yes, indeed. If you have to be sick when on the road, it’s best to be snuggled into a warm bed in a nice hotel somewhere, just an arm’s […]
Cruise Advice
Expedition Cruising – small ships and huge adventures
People ask: What’s it like on an expedition cruise? I love expedition cruising, especially the part where you jump into a Zodiac craft and zoom off to shore or head toward a pod of whales […]
Ashore in Europe
Derwent Pencils – nostalgia at our fingertips
The thing I wanted most as a primary school student was a box of coloured pencils, specifically Derwent pencils, emblazoned with a picture of Britain’s beautiful Lake District. My wish came true and I duly […]