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
My advice on drinking cheap spirits in Bali? Just don’t
Recent incidents in Laos and Fiji have stirred fears about alcohol safety in Bali, which has its own history of bar poisonings.
- by Jenny Hewett
★★★★½
Train journeys
Italy’s biggest train station is surprisingly well planned and easy
It handles nearly 500,000 passengers every day, but it doesn’t feel like it. The dining options will make you want to arrive early.
- by Jenny Hewett
Sorry, New York, this city’s food scene is better
Dubai is one of the world’s youngest cities, but its multifaceted food DNA tells a much deeper story.
- by Jenny Hewett
Elvis’ private jet is just one highlight of his luxurious estate
There’s plenty to sift through among the 18,581 square metres of the Graceland complex in Memphis. Here’s how to make the most of a visit to Elvis Presley’s former home.
- by Jenny Hewett
Sleek desert nests an extraordinary twist on ‘glamping’
Dystopian, but make it chic. With personal butlers, fine-dining and French wine, the calibre has officially been raised on glamping.
- by Jenny Hewett
Inside Dubai’s ridiculously over-the-top new resort
Over-the-top opulence? Check. And the buffet has to be seen to be believed. Just don’t mention the dolphins.
- by Jenny Hewett
This mediocre airport could do with a personality transplant
The good news is that, for most Australians who pass through, an hour is the longest you’ll have to spend here.
- by Jenny Hewett
The abandoned goat that now lives in five-star island luxury
Bonnie the Nihi Goat, as she’s known on Instagram, has become the accidental mascot of one of Indonesia’s most luxe resorts.
- by Jenny Hewett
Deep Dive Dubai: Take a dip in the world's deepest pool
The complex comprises of 14 million litres of crystal clear fresh water and three levels of exploration staggered over a depth equivalent to the length of a 777 Boeing aircraft.
- by Jenny Hewett
Indonesia's ban on sex outside marriage: Is it still safe for tourists to travel to Bali?
Bali is only just getting back on its feet since the pandemic and with many areas still recovering, this seems like another unnecessary setback. But how will it affect our relationship with the holiday island?
- by Jenny Hewett
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