Cyclone Marcia: My first cyclone in Australia

It’s not every day that a Category 5 cyclone hits Australia. It’s certainly even more unusual that two cyclones hit Australia on the same day, but that’s exactly what happened during my first week back in Queensland. Wow, I timed that well, didn't I?

Driving across the Nullarbor - Part Two: South Australia

Having already spent a day and a half driving, somewhat incredibly, we were still in Western Australia. Driving across the Nullarbor (and even just out of WA, it seems) is no mean feat. The distances involved are not to be underestimated. Neither is the amount of wildlife propagating the popular Australian myth that all the animals are out to get you.

Driving across the Nullarbor - Part One: West Australia

A 2,700km stretch of road named “not a tree in sight” and nicknamed ‘Nullar-boring' by locals doesn’t sound that exciting, does it? Well, in fact, the Nullarbor boasts a mysterious ‘nymph’, the world’s longest golf course, a magnificent whale-watching platform, and is littered with caves and blowholes. Driving across the Nullarbor, from West Australia to South Australia, it turns out, actually was quite an adventure.

Anticipating driving across the Nullarbor - the longest road trip ever

In a few days time we will start the longest drive of my life. We will leave Esperance, WA and drive over 4,000km to Bundaberg, QLD. That’s the equivalent of driving from London to Mumbai (but crossing one country instead of 12).

Things to do in Langkawi

Famed as the 'Jewel of Keddah', and Malaysia's tropical island paradise, Langkawi is made up of 104 islands spectacularly spread across a patch of the Andaman Sea (seriously, get a window seat if you arrive by air). 

While a destination of choice for local shoppers, keen to make the most of the duty free, Langkawi is also popular among thrill seekers especially water sports enthusiasts. Here are my tips for the best things to do in Langkawi.