Jenny Hewett
Travel writer
Jenny Hewett is a Sydney-based freelance travel writer who has lived in Southeast Asia and the Middle East, and loves nothing more than being among nature and wildlife.
- Opinion
- Savvy traveller
The head-turning item I take to Bali to ensure I get home in one piece
On the Island of the Gods, these simple steps will give you the best chance of returning home unscathed.
- Jenny Hewett
- ★★★★
- Hotel reviews
This ’80s Bali resort blends nostalgia with bargain-priced luxury
Bali Mandira Beach Resort & Spa in Legian is one of the best and most affordable in Bali.
- Jenny Hewett
- ★★★★★
- Airport reviews
Doughnuts and jazz? This award-winning airport bursts with personality
Louis Armstrong New Orleans International Airport is sweeping and sparkling, but a world-famous beignet cafe is the (powdery) icing on the cake.
- Jenny Hewett
- ★★★★
- Hotel reviews
Bali meets France at this beautiful jungle resort
An elegant stay that seamlessly marries the best of Balinese and French cultures, albeit with a conscience.
- Jenny Hewett
Seven highlights of Dubai beyond the glitzy skyscrapers
There’s plenty of traditional culture to experience in this stopover favourite. You just need to know where to look.
- Jenny Hewett
- ★★★½
- Airport reviews
This airport is hot, humid, dated and underwhelming
Indonesia’s biggest airport is not going to win any beauty contests and its design seems to undermine the air-conditioning.
- Jenny Hewett
I stayed at the world’s first urban fitness resort (and ate too much)
This affordable futuristic fitness stay is redefining the ultimate Dubai stopover.
- Jenny Hewett
Greek neighbourhood is an astonishing maze of hidden surprises
Tucked under the Acropolis, Athens’ Old Town features a concentration of ruins, museums, tavernas and rooftop gems.
- Jenny Hewett
No crowds or chaos: These three Bali escapes are a step back in time
Overdevelopment is rife on the south-west coast, but these satellite island stays offer a step back to more mellow times.
- Jenny Hewett
Fast food, no booze: This airport doesn’t live up to its luxury locale
It’s an island paradise but its international terminal is dark, dingy and so hot, I have to roll up my “flying” pants.
- Jenny Hewett
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