• June 10, 2020

    THE CABIN AT SEA

    A salty sea dog by the name of John meets us at the pier. The first thing I notice are his bare feet, tanned and sun damaged, a little like the rest of him. Rolled up...

  • May 3, 2020

    THE VIVA ROADTRIP

    If there was ever a real-life story that read like a Hollywood film script, it would be that of Salvatore Ferragamo. A story that sees me pick up my camera once again to ...

  • February 24, 2020

    THE SOUTH COAST OF CORSICA

    BONGHJORNU Our Corsican Travel Journal with The Thinking Traveller takes us to the wild and wondrous south coast of Corsica. Afloat in the Tyrrhenian Sea this French but ...

  • November 14, 2019

    IN THE FOOTSTEPS OF FERRAGAMO

    All roads lead to Florence when following in the footsteps of Salvatore Ferragamo but, before we arrive, we must start at the very beginning, with a reason for why we...

  • September 15, 2019

    STORIES FROM SICILY

    CIAU Our Sicilian Travel Journal is the second instalment, or should I say adventure, with The Thinking Traveller, this time to a land of spectacular beauty shaped by a...

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    August 28, 2019

    A TRAVEL JOURNAL FILM | The Thinking Traveller

    Read the Puglia Travel Journal Film by Sheree and Sam Edited by Cape Productions ...

  • July 27, 2019

    POSTCARDS FROM PUGLIA

    CIAO Welcome to our first The Thinking Traveller journey that explores the Salento Region of Southern Puglia.  Our postcards from Puglia are a random collection of...

  • March 26, 2019

    THE RETURN OF THE GUESTHOUSE

    BARRENJOEY HOUSE PALM BEACH, SYDNEY I am not sure if this is a trend or just a little genius from The Boathouse Group but the reopening of Barrenjoey House restaurant...

  • February 5, 2019

    PUNTA MITA | SAYULITA

    I have to be honest. I am still figuring out the where, what and how in this part of the world. One thing is for certain, I am in love, like my French friend often says. ...

  • January 29, 2019

    SATELLITE ISLAND

    It’s hard to explain the effect that Satellite Island will have on you once you have been. To even talk about if feels like hallowed ground. As corny as this sounds, I ...

  • December 13, 2018

    PUMPHOUSE POINT

    A glacier, some twenty thousand years ago, grinds down an alpine landscape, forging a steep ravine in it’s wake. Filling with melted snow and freezing rain, the...

  • November 7, 2018

    THE STORY OF CAREYES

    The Mexican Mediterranean  If I hadn’t actually been to Careyes I would wonder if it is, in fact, real. The pictures in this story say it’s true but I wonder...

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    September 18, 2018

    THE ISLAND OF WISDOM | MALDIVES

    There isn’t much I need to write about Soneva Jani when it comes to the incredible beauty of these Maldivian island sanctuaries. I was going to say that the photos say ...

  • September 4, 2018

    AMANWELLA

    The drive along the South Eastern Coast of Sri Lanka is a must route for those heading this way. From Galle to Dikwella and up into the beaches of Tangalle, you will see ...

  • June 28, 2018

    AMANGALLA | SRI LANKA

    We landed in Sri Lanka for the very first time. That exciting feeling when you first land somewhere completely new was making us all feel a little giddy. That was, until ...

  • June 21, 2018

    THE SLOW LIFE | SONEVA FUSHI

    When it comes to family travel, Soneva Fushi would have to be at the top of the list. A jungle island in the Maldives, this back-to-nature luxury holiday destination is...

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    September 19, 2017

    THE YAMBA FAMILY TRAVEL ITINERARY

    So I guess the secret is out (wasn't really a secret), a small surf and fishing village tucked away on the North Coast of New South Wales. A holiday destination that...

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    June 20, 2017

    MALIBU PIER

    Often overlooked on the family holiday itinerary by tourists thanks to the likes of Santa Monica and Venice Beach, Malibu offers something unique and culturally iconic...

  • January 24, 2017

    SURFRIDER | MALIBU

    Malibu Beach Guide As far as beaches go Malibu is probably one of the world's most famous. Yet to those who haven't been there it can be a little confusing. "Malibu...

  • May 12, 2016

    MYKONOS SANS KIDS

    CATGK | Travel Style Guide If your crazy busy (code for Netflix) or just can’t be bothered researching your next sojourn then my travel notes are going to be your...

  • January 30, 2015

    MISS YOU MONTAUK

    MONTAUK USA Two weeks of crazy in New York City working and juggling family life led to only one conclusion. We needed to get out of the big smoke where the kids could...

  • December 19, 2014

    A REAL PINK PALACE

    La Villa Ephrussi de Rothschild Well, it isn’t really a palace, a tad too small by French standards but in the eyes of a three year old it was A PALACE.  A  REAL ...

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