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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

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

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

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
I used to be a frugal traveller. Now I’ll spend $49 on a cup of coffee

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
This is a rare economy class flight I actually wish was longer
★★★★
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
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Glam it up at this affordable jungle resort (with bonus turtles)
★★★★
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

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
Hotel at Australian university is a far cry from student dorm rooms
★★★★
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

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
I thought I was flying Air NZ. Instead, I’m on an airline I’ve never heard of
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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