I landed in New Zealand on a crisp Tuesday afternoon in July, taking a shuttle into the city and getting more excited about six uninterrupted nights of sleep and the prospect of not having to pick up toys a hundred times a day. I was there to present a paper on migrant girls challenging stereotypes
I loved Julian Leatherdale’s debut novel, Palace of Tears. I had read it after recently returning from a surprise birthday weekend away in the Blue Mountains, where my husband had taken me to the art-deco hotel that inspired the novel (I loved it so much that I returned a second time with a friend). Some
Hello! Hope your life has been swell. Mine has been mostly quiet. I have been eating a lot of crumpets and honey, and buying my favourite Easter eggs before they sell out, and watching The People vs OJ Simpson on Netflix, so even though I am not exactly doing anything of accomplishment, I am proud
I turned 30 in May. I wanted to write about it at the time, but I just didn’t have a chance to sit down and write. This year has been both a curse and a blessing: I’m having some major career/direction anxiety, but I’ve also gotten so many school and event bookings. It’s ironic: the
This month, my debut novel Hate is such a Strong Word turns 2. We've heard so much from Sophie, now it's Shehadie's turn to share his story
Reading historical fiction inspires journeys into the past I otherwise might not take, like this weekend experience among the Blue Mountains' finest heritage hotels
To truly savour the taste and sights of Brisbane, you have to head out beyond the CBD's limits into new territory. I share my highlights from a city that was made for wanderlusting.
Sometimes you need a little staycation to remind you of your great loves in your home city
On a little boat one September, I found that there was a lot more to Croatia than night clubs and clear waters
A thriving foodie scene and proximity to the darling Barossa and the coastal town of Glenelg make Adelaide an ideal spot for a quick getaway or pit stop between trips. Here are my five fast faves from my last visit.
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