Lee Tulloch
Travel columnist
Lee is a best-selling novelist, columnist, editor and writer. Her distinguished career stretches back more than three decades, and includes 12 years based between New York and Paris. Lee specialises in sustainable and thoughtful travel.
Opinion
Cruises
I’m no sailor but I’ll take sailing over mega-ship cruising any day
When I see one of the big, multi-storey cruise ships that resemble fun fairs or apartment buildings, I wonder why they bother to head out to sea.
- by Lee Tulloch
Opinion
Australia
Young foreigners are being demonised, but your holiday needs them
One of the nicest things about travelling in Australia is meeting young people from all over the world working here.
- by Lee Tulloch
Opinion
Weekend getaways
If Australians value our cities, why aren’t we holidaying in them?
There’s something about staying in a hotel rather than your house that feels like a holiday, even in your own city.
- by Lee Tulloch
Seven experts name the world’s best cities for shopping
Forget online shopping, visiting real shops overseas can be a means to converse with strangers, understand cultures and directly support locals.
- by Lee Tulloch
I hadn’t had so much fun in years. Then, disaster struck
We were not prepared for the radical joyousness of our farewell dinner. And then something totally unexpected happened.
- by Lee Tulloch
Opinion
Tips & advice
Remember ’70s slide nights? This is vastly more entertaining
When I was a child, I remember being forced to sit through the tedious slideshows the adults presented after their overseas trips.
- by Lee Tulloch
Opinion
Europe
Some European cities are punishing tourists, others are rewarding them
In the battle with overtourism, maybe the carrot rather than the stick might be more effective?
- by Lee Tulloch
Opinion
Sri Lanka
Two Aussies took over a hotel in paradise. They lasted eight months
I’ve often dreamed of running a little hotel somewhere beautiful, but Dasha Ross’ story has put me off the idea for life.
- by Lee Tulloch
Opinion
Tips & advice
The air travel issue no one wants to talk about
I’m sick of getting sick on planes. I got another case of COVID-19 last month, on a domestic flight, sitting near a woman who was sneezing.
- by Lee Tulloch
Opinion
Tips & advice
An airport is not a creche – don’t expect strangers to control your kids
Some parents allow their kids to run free in airports while they head for the nearest bar or cafe, assuming someone else will look after their progeny.
- by Lee Tulloch
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