Julia D'Orazio
Travel writer
Perth-based writer Julia D'Orazio changed her degree to tourism after her first backpacking trip. She has lived in Estonia, England and France, travelled to more than 70 countries and contributed to international travel books.
The other side to Thailand’s beach party town
It wasn’t until my fourth visit to Phuket that I discovered something beyond the resorts, the beaches and the pumping nightlife.
- by Julia D'Orazio
Just can’t get enough: The bar playing one band’s music for 25 years
It’s a British band with a French name, but the location of a bar dedicated purely to Depeche Mode’s music isn’t where you might expect.
- by Julia D'Orazio
This century-old palace reveals the secrets to Michelin-worthy cooking
Once abandoned for nearly 40 years, Phra Pitak Chinpracha is now one of Thailand’s premier culinary kitchens.
- by Julia D'Orazio
Opinion
Culture holidays
I used to be a frugal traveller. Now I’ll spend $49 on a cup of coffee
I’m a reformed cheapskate. I used to be vigilant about how I spent my money on holidays, but at times, it just didn’t make sense.
- by Julia D'Orazio
★★★★
Airline reviews
This is a rare economy class flight I actually wish was longer
The cabin crew’s service lacks warmth, but it’s made up for with comfortable seats and a huge range of entertainment options.
- by Julia D'Orazio
★★★★
Hotel reviews
Glam it up at this affordable jungle resort (with bonus turtles)
At Sri Lanka’s Sheraton Kosgoda Turtle Beach Resort, it’s worth staying for the buffet alone, and there are numerous scenic spots to retreat to post-meal.
- by Julia D'Orazio
The balmy Aussie town with something better than beaches
I wouldn’t be surprised if Katherine, a township 320 kilometres south-east of Darwin, has the highest rate of pool-noodle ownership in the country.
- by Julia D'Orazio
★★★★
Perth
Hotel at Australian university is a far cry from student dorm rooms
The Wonil Hotel Perth taps into an under-catered market on Western Australia’s premier university campus grounds.
- by Julia D'Orazio
Five ways to save money in one of the world’s most beautiful places
Exotic Seychelles is known for not being wallet-friendly. But there are ways to sunbathe, sip on Takamaka rum and save in five easy steps.
- by Julia D'Orazio
Opinion
Air travel
I thought I was flying Air NZ. Instead, I’m on an airline I’ve never heard of
Once onboard, I realise this is not the dreamy aircraft I thought I would be on.
- by Julia D'Orazio
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