Kerry van der Jagt
Kerry van der Jagt is a Sydney-based freelance writer with expertise in Australia's Indigenous cultures, sustainable travel and wildlife conservation, and a descendant of the Awabakal people of the mid-north coast of NSW.
A rail journey like no other through NZ’s stunning ‘Forgotten World’
The Forgotten World is an apt title for a New Zealand republic surrounded by rugged terrain, with enough curiosities to keep a visitor thrilled for days.
- by Kerry van der Jagt
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The secret to the world’s best paella is found in this ‘Land of Mirrors’
The Ebro Delta is a flat landscape of marshes, channels and lagoons, its terroir producing an aromatic, short grain rice with excellent absorption properties.
- by Kerry van der Jagt
★★★★½
Hotel reviews
A candle-lit bath experience in Spain was one of the best of my life
If you’re after a few days of rest and relaxation in a natural environment, but still want access to Barcelona this is the hotel for you.
- by Kerry van der Jagt
Australian-owned cruise ship set for maiden voyage in Europe
The MS Estrela is set to grace Portugal’s Douro River on her maiden voyage next month.
- by Kerry van der Jagt
Purpose-built carriage offers new level of luxury on famous NZ train
Along with the stunning views, passengers will also feast on regional-inspired cuisine, with the new carriage offering a paddock-to-plate dining experience.
- by Kerry van der Jagt
★★★★½
Ship reviews
Ship review: This ocean Princess is a model of advanced design
This is a ship unlike any other, with smooth lines and gentle curves, all designed to connect passengers with the outside world.
- by Kerry van der Jagt
Nine must-do highlights of a trip to the ’Gong
An easy, 90-minute drive south of Sydney, Wollongong offers a multitude of options for a day trip or a weekend away.
- by Kerry van der Jagt
Seeing this oddball New Zealand duck should be on your wishlist
The wellbeing of this oddball of the duck world, with pouty, designer lips and webbed feet that fold like an umbrella, is an indicator of how the rest of its environment is doing.
- by Kerry van der Jagt
Canada’s breathtaking Musical Coast is unlike anywhere on Earth
There’s plenty to sing about on a tour of the country’s two smallest provinces – Nova Scotia and Prince Edward Island.
- by Kerry van der Jagt
This thrilling jungle paradise is leading the way in ecotourism
As I dig into the black soil, Jaquima sings in his Maleku language – “Little tree, little tree, in this forest you shall soon grow”.
- by Kerry van der Jagt
I was bored with churches in Europe, but this one changed my mind
While there’s nothing wrong with big name churches, the lesser-known ones can be equally divine.
- by Kerry van der Jagt
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