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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.

I never liked the Gold Coast. Now, as a parent, I love it

I never liked the Gold Coast. Now, as a parent, I love it

It would be fair to say that I have never previously clicked with the Gold Coast, but returning with kids in tow changed my perspective.

  • by David Whitley
Eclipsed by its hip neighbour, this town has two things Byron doesn’t

Eclipsed by its hip neighbour, this town has two things Byron doesn’t

Amid the glamorous surrounds of a Bunnings car park, the Big Prawn rises like Kilimanjaro from the plains.

  • by David Whitley
More than just a gateway: 10 Australian airport towns worth visiting

More than just a gateway: 10 Australian airport towns worth visiting

Most people who fly into these destinations immediately head to a higher-profile place nearby. Here’s why you should linger a little longer.

  • by David Whitley
How Scotch whisky conquered the world in five (not so easy) steps

How Scotch whisky conquered the world in five (not so easy) steps

A Europe-wide outbreak of grape pests, a world war and America’s prohibition period all played a part in whisky’s global domination.

  • by David Whitley
‘Daddy dropped his car key into the Grand Canyon’

‘Daddy dropped his car key into the Grand Canyon’

As I stood locked out of my rental car, a stranger approached in the car park suggesting he might have something that could help me out.

  • by David Whitley
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Airline review: It’s still the sassiest in the sky, shame about the food
★★★½
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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
Vegas’ airport doesn’t have much in common with Vegas, except one thing
★★★½
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

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

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

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

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