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.
This infamous bus had a grisly history. Then tourists made things worse
A shocking death caused this remote, abandoned bus to become a tourist attraction, until the tourists also started getting into trouble.
- Julia D'Orazio
Disneyland in real life: The gorgeous town that inspired the theme park
Cinderella Castle took cues from Germany’s Neuschwanstein. But when it came to the blueprint for Main Street, Disney found a muse closer to home.
- Julia D'Orazio
The remote Australian town built by America
It started off as a slice of American pie in the outback, but has now become a tourist destination better known for its famous reef.
- Julia D'Orazio
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- Airline reviews
This airline’s economy class gives you a taste of business for $25
You win some, you lose some. I got a business class meal but my “window” seat has no window.
- Julia D'Orazio
Eighteen things that will surprise first-time visitors to Morocco
From a unique take on tacos to a mysterious blue city, Morocco is a sensory overload in the best way. Here are 18 of its most surprising highlights.
- Julia D'Orazio
Want the best dumplings but short on time? Board Hong Kong’s dim sum bus
Soon after departure, I receive my version of a Happy Meal: a dim sum set by Michelin-rated casual eatery One Dim Sum.
- Julia D'Orazio
- Opinion
- Food and wine
Forget fine dining. When I’m overseas, I want the local fast food
It may not look appealing at first glance, but the fast food of other nations is usually popular for good reason.
- Julia D'Orazio
This Edinburgh hotel is fit for a royal
Cast yourself in a period drama with a boutique hotel stay straight out of a royal romance.
- Julia D'Orazio
I found the Bali of my dreams (and it was only $45 a night)
You won’t see multi-storey hotels, corporate logos lining streets or Lycra-clad influencers in this quiet village.
- Julia D'Orazio
A unique walking tour offers a unique glimpse of Edinburgh
A chance for Edinburgh’s homeless to work in tourism is changing lives.
- Julia D'Orazio
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