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
The Kimberley
This was one of the most emotionally stirring experiences I’ve ever had
I’ve taken part in a few Indigenous experiences over the years, but this is by far the most profound.
- by Lee Tulloch
Opinion
Athens
Failing to do my research, I headed to a city with no hotel rooms available
Recently, I found myself about to arrive in a major European city without any clue where I was going to stay.
- by Lee Tulloch
Opinion
Tips & advice
Injured overseas, instead of going to hospital, I boarded a cruise
I didn’t want to be sitting in a hospital emergency room for hours, alone. So I decided to try my luck with the ship’s doctor – and it was a good call.
- by Lee Tulloch
Opinion
Air travel
I used a hack to get to Qantas gold status, but I have concerns
I needed 600 status credits to retain Qantas gold before my membership year was due to end, but I was 50 points short.
- by Lee Tulloch
Opinion
Air travel
I’d heard about seat rage, but I’d never encountered it
Flying is stressful but once you’re in your seat it’s not worth looking for more battles.
- by Lee Tulloch
Opinion
Air travel
Airlines need to deal with creeps more seriously
Planes are a ripe environment for predators because of confined spaces, limited visibility and the serving of alcohol.
- by Lee Tulloch
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
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