David Whitley
Travel writer
David Whitley is a freelance travel writer based in the UK. He has a taste for unusual experiences and oddities with a great story behind them.
England’s most northern city is heaving with unexpected delights
From castles and hidden tunnels to one of the world’s great public artworks, Newcastle-upon-Tyne is emphatically more than its nightlife-mecca reputation.
- by David Whitley
Scotland’s iconic castle is a treasure trove of unexpected delights
With nearly 1000 years of siege-riddled history, Edinburgh Castle stands proud on the remnants of an old volcano – with big guns, prisons and precious crowns inside.
- by David Whitley
Las Vegas with kids? How to turn a visit to Sin City into a family hit
It’s generally seen as an adult playground, but step beyond the resorts and showgirls, and Nevada’s neon city can be a hit for children, too.
- by David Whitley
Ten major world cities with glorious central green spaces
When city sightseeing gets a bit too intense, it’s time to head to the world’s great breathing spaces.
- by David Whitley
Opinion
Road trips
This silly pastime is one of the underrated joys of road trips
When you’re halfway into a 700-kilometre outback drive from the Flinders Ranges to Coober Pedy, it’s pretty obvious that “I Spy” isn’t going to cut it.
- by David Whitley
Opinion
Food and wine
Rice fatigue: How a mediocre burger became the best meal of my life
You can absolutely adore Asia’s various cuisines, but there still comes a point where you just want to eat something that doesn’t come with rice.
- by David Whitley
Ten iconic landmarks that should no longer exist, but do
Some of the world’s most famous landmarks were only supposed to be temporary, while others were earmarked for destruction.
- by David Whitley
London’s must-see historic attraction will still surprise you
It’s been a prison, a palace and a playground for polar bears (yes, polar bears). There’s still a lot to discover about the Tower of London.
- by David Whitley
Opinion
Tips & advice
I ruined one of the world’s greatest drives with an embarrassing mistake
The hapless, befuddled tourist act doesn’t always work. But it does give you a fighting chance in scenarios where, on home turf, you might not have a prayer.
- by David Whitley
Ten great attractions in Europe most Australians don’t visit
Step off the well-trodden European trail for deserts, national parks and castles that most Australians don’t see.
- by David Whitley
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