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Penny Watson

Penny Watson

Travel writer

Penny Watson is travel writer currently in Bali.

Intensely beautiful: Tidal River in Wilsons Promontory.

Summer escapes: 10 of Victoria’s best camping spots

Need some time under canvas? Victoria’s epic campgrounds offer ocean views, vineyards, caves and hot springs.

  • Penny Watson
Under the radar: Crowdy Bay.

Hit the road: 11 of the best camping spots between Sydney and Brisbane

The regions between the two capital cities make for some extraordinary camping – be it in a hilltop glamper, riverside camper or beachfront tent.

  • Penny Watson
Boats at the pier, Menjangan Island.

Ten beautiful parts of Bali you won’t find crowds (or bogans)

Bali is on track to have its busiest tourism year on record, but 70 per cent of visitors flock to the hot spots of Canggu, Seminyak, Uluwatu and Nusa Dua.

  • Penny Watson
Trunk Hotel (Yoyogi Park) Tokyo has flourishing greenery on balconies and faces one of the city’s largest parks.

A rarity in Tokyo, this new hotel is one of the city’s best

Trunk (Hotel) Yoyogi Park encourages guests to explore one of the city’s biggest natural spaces.

  • Penny Watson
Umana Bali and its village-like setup.

Bali all-villa stay on par with the best

This revived Bali property comes with fresh interior design and finessed service, which is a match for Bali’s other top luxury all-villa stays.

  • Penny Watson
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Asia’s newest cruise boat plies the Mekong from Vietnam to Cambodia.

Ship review: If space is a priority, then this Mekong cruise is for you

The new, spacious Serenity should be the cruiser of choice for anyone planning a trip down the Mekong.

  • Penny Watson
The carriage caters to a maximum of eight people occupying four couches in an open compartment.

On board Indonesia’s most indulgent luxury train journey

Train travel is an excellent option for travelling around Java, but it’s only the fortunate few who will enjoy this five-star experience.

  • Penny Watson
Koji pudding at Lovacore NXT, Ubud.

The 20 bucket-list restaurants you must try in Bali

Who needs a Michelin guide? There are plenty of star-worthy places in Bali that don’t need approval from France.

  • Penny Watson
The sumptous piano bar on board the Eastern & Oriental Express.

South-East Asia’s version of the Orient Express is back, better than ever

It might not enjoy the same history as the original Orient Express, but the five-star service and opulent decor have the same appeal.

  • Penny Watson
Curvy creation … Tree House, a whimsically turreted castle of bamboo sitting high in the branches.

This wondrous Bali resort is a work of art

There are few resorts in Bali that manage to be both luxurious and authentically sustainable, but this one does.

  • Penny Watson

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