Belinda Jackson
Travel writer
From the Caucasus to Cairo, Melbourne-based journalist, broadcaster Belinda Jackson is drawn to curious alleyways, street-eat carts and pulling at the strands of culture and tradition. Having called Ireland, Egypt and the UK home, she has a soft spot for the wilds of the Middle East and Central Asia, scarves and carpets. And while luxury is lovely, some of the best stories of her 25 years on the road were found in a $20 guesthouse. Follow her on instagram @global_salsa
- Opinion
- Air travel
My simple flight home from Europe became a 74-hour ordeal
It was meant to be a standard, 21-hour jaunt home from Europe. Instead it turned into a comedy (or tragedy) of errors.
- Belinda Jackson
Award-winning Australian airport still has nowhere to sit
For a hub that was named Australia’s 2022 Airport of the Year – fresh from a $14 million upgrade – a few seats wouldn’t go astray.
- Belinda Jackson
Nine must-do highlights of Sofia, Bulgaria
This little-visited European capital has streets paved in gold and a fascinating Communist past.
- Belinda Jackson
- ★★★★
- Hotel reviews
Rescued from decay, motel is now a prime Melbourne beach escape
The Keith accommodates all comers, with a prime location for beach, winery-packed getaways in the Mornington Peninsula.
- Belinda Jackson
Vietnam’s busiest airport has one great feature others should adopt
The queues are horrendous but everyone is in a good mood, helped by the fact that they can still see their loved ones.
- Belinda Jackson
Nine must-do highlights of Thessaloniki, Greece
Greece’s second city, Thessaloniki, gave the world Greece’s best-known street snack – the souvlaki skewers and pita-gyro.
- Belinda Jackson
Just 45 minutes from central Melbourne, get a taste of an off-limits country
Afghanistan is on DFAT’s “do not travel” list, but you can still get a delicious taste of this Central Asian country in Melbourne.
- Belinda Jackson
- ★★★½
- Airline reviews
Airline review: Carry-on limits ignored on this Mid East airline
Passengers wedge enormous bags into the overhead lockers, then start a bunfight trying to rip their luggage out while we are still taxiing to our gate.
- Belinda Jackson
Peaceful Middle Eastern country is underrated and understated, like its food
Oman is a rare creature of the Middle East. As I journey from desert camp to mud brick inn and five-star resort, dishes are as unexpected as they are fragrant.
- Belinda Jackson
Australia’s newest ‘Great Walk’ truly lives up to the name
The warm turquoise waters are so clear that every ridge in the white sand floor is visible, but this isn’t Queensland or WA.
- Belinda Jackson
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