David Whitley
Travel writer
David Whitley is a freelance travel writer based in the UK. He has a taste for unusual experiences and oddities with a great story behind them.
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Airline reviews
Airline review: It’s still the sassiest in the sky, shame about the food
Richard Branson’s airline has personable service, but that’s masking a stinginess on the seating and food.
- by David Whitley
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Airport reviews
Vegas’ airport doesn’t have much in common with Vegas, except one thing
The main entry point for the glitzy city, the airport doesn’t go for over-the-top Vegas razzle dazzle. But it does contain more than 1000 slot machines.
- by David Whitley
Underrated beach town could be Australia’s next big thing
Urunga is a long way from being another Byron Bay or even a Yamba, but it might be about to burst free from the sleepy secret zone.
- by David Whitley
England’s most northern city is heaving with unexpected delights
From castles and hidden tunnels to one of the world’s great public artworks, Newcastle-upon-Tyne is emphatically more than its nightlife-mecca reputation.
- by David Whitley
Scotland’s iconic castle is a treasure trove of unexpected delights
With nearly 1000 years of siege-riddled history, Edinburgh Castle stands proud on the remnants of an old volcano – with big guns, prisons and precious crowns inside.
- by David Whitley
Las Vegas with kids? How to turn a visit to Sin City into a family hit
It’s generally seen as an adult playground, but step beyond the resorts and showgirls, and Nevada’s neon city can be a hit for children, too.
- by David Whitley
Ten major world cities with glorious central green spaces
When city sightseeing gets a bit too intense, it’s time to head to the world’s great breathing spaces.
- by David Whitley
Opinion
Road trips
This silly pastime is one of the underrated joys of road trips
When you’re halfway into a 700-kilometre outback drive from the Flinders Ranges to Coober Pedy, it’s pretty obvious that “I Spy” isn’t going to cut it.
- by David Whitley
Opinion
Food and wine
Rice fatigue: How a mediocre burger became the best meal of my life
You can absolutely adore Asia’s various cuisines, but there still comes a point where you just want to eat something that doesn’t come with rice.
- by David Whitley
Ten iconic landmarks that should no longer exist, but do
Some of the world’s most famous landmarks were only supposed to be temporary, while others were earmarked for destruction.
- by David Whitley
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