Saigon is busy. The energy and the atmosphere of the city, especially the centre, is electric. Bustling with people, bikes and cars. No matter what time of day it is, there is always something going on. Most tourists that visit Ho Chi Minh City, or Saigon as it is also known, spend their time inContinue reading “Getting to know Saigon”
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A Gold Coast Camping Adventure
Read the January 2017 edition of my monthly column Tourist in my Town featured in Blank GC magazine. This month I explored some of the best campsites on the Gold Coast…. Read More….
Gold Coast’s Prettiest Walks
Whether walking on a Saturday morning is your weekly fitness ritual or your hangover cure, now that summer is here it’s time to get out and about on the Gold Coast! To help you in your quest, we’ve rounded up seven of our favourite pretty walks from leisurely strolls to sweaty hikes. Read More…
Luxury Staycation in Brisbane
Read the November 2016 edition of my monthly column Tourist in my Town featured in Blank GC magazine. This month I escaped the Gold Coast for a luxury vacay in Brisbane…. Read More…
The Cruisers Sporting Guide to 2017
If you love your Aussie spectator sports you will agree that just a few days a year is not enough for most events. Why not turn your favorite annual sports fixtures into a weeklong affair, surrounded by like-minded sports lovers, reliving, discussing, and assessing the games and races over a poolside cocktail? Combine your loveContinue reading “The Cruisers Sporting Guide to 2017”
The beginners guide to choosing a cruise
It’s Plan A Cruise month and cruise newbies everywhere are knee-deep in cruise brochures trying to decide which cruise line to choose. As well traveled cruisers know, the cruise line is important – but don’t be fooled into thinking all cruise ships of the same line are created equal. Here are a few things toContinue reading “The beginners guide to choosing a cruise”
Top Three Secret BBQ Spots on the Gold Coast!
Read the October 2016 edition of my monthly column Tourist in my Town featured in Blank GC magazine. This month I have been hunting down the best BBQ spots on the Gold Coast…. Read More… To see my previous Tourist in my Town posts click here.
All-Inclusive Vs Pay-As-You-Go: Verdict
Ever wondered if all-inclusive actually works out better value? Sarah Loughlin compares two European cruises to find out!
You Don’t Have To Run Away To Join The Circus
Read the July 2016 edition of my monthly column Tourist in my Town featured in Blank GC magazine. This month I learnt how to fly, somewhat gracefully, through the air on a circus trapeze…
Sarah vs. Shark: Surfing Down Under
With the recent rise in Shark attacks both in Australia and other parts of the world Sarah Loughlin finds out just how Sharky it really is out there.
Hawaii: Sandy Beaches and a Turquoise Ocean
Sarah Loughlin’s top tips on where to stay and what to do on two of Hawaii’s most popular islands.
Tree Top Challenge and a Half
Read the June 2016 edition of my monthly column Tourist in my Town featured in Blank GC magazine. This month I spent some time in the rainforest at Mount Tamborine, being outdone by small children
Spoil Yourself on Mount Tamborine
Sarah Loughlin explores Mount Tamborine in Queensland to find the best spa’s and afternoon tea on the Gold Coast!
Tweed River Cruise
Looking for something to do on the Gold Coast? Get back to nature with a trip up the Tweed River!
UP, UP AND AWAY
Sarah Loughlin looks the coast from a new perspective with a hot-air-balloon trip to remember.
French skiing destinations within driving distance
Sarah Loughlin picks her top three resorts to drive to from Jersey Read more…
An Adriatic Adventure
All islands have a story to tell. Sarah Loughlin swaps life in Jersey to explore the islands of the Adriatic and find out about Croatia’s history, culture and holiday hot-spots. Read more…
Holiday Survival Guide
Sarah Loughlin talks to Joanne Reid Rodrigues, nutritionist and author of Slim, Happy Free about how to eat healthily while enjoying yourself on holiday. Hotel breakfasts will be the death of me. I am a sucker for a buffet. I promise myself I will just have a bit of toast, but before I know it I am tuckingContinue reading “Holiday Survival Guide”
Tandem Adventures
Two Guernsey newbies discover the second biggest of the Channel Islands on a bicycle built for two. Possibly the best thing about a tandem bicycle is that no matter how fast the person in front of you Pedals, they can’t get away. As much as Drew, my boyfriend, and the captain of our tandem, might haveContinue reading “Tandem Adventures”
Sun, Surf and Yogis
Sarah Loughlin ventures to Taghazout to check out the world famous waves and the developing surf culture in the small Moroccan town. There is nothing in life both as thrilling and frustrating as surfing. After spending the winter battling through the frosty waves in the Channel Islands, trying to get the hang of this newContinue reading “Sun, Surf and Yogis”
It's Only A Plane Ride Away 