Staying at a boutique private safari lodge is a different experience, as Helen Hayes found out at Sungulwane in Kwa Zulu Natal, South Africa. Helen interviews Keenan Houareau, General Manager and Head Ranger of Sungulwane. 
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What it's like at a  Private Game Lodge in South Africa - Helen Hayes

From the hinterland to the headlands there is plenty to see on the Central Coast, a favourite playground for those seeking surf, sun, and sand all year round. And one of its regular visitors over many years is our Sydney-based correspondent, travel editor and journalist, Mike Smith.  He says at just over one hour from Sydney, the Central Coast, which stretches about 70 km north from Mooney Mooney in the Hawkesbury River system, is an easy place for local and international visitors to get to, whether they want sun, sand, surf or somewhere to simply chill.  Mike suggests visitors try the •	Central Coast Makers Trail expansion to a dozen local businesses showcasing their local produce (food and drink). Family-owned Little Creek Cheese Factory (Woy Woy), Chocolate Factory (Gosford), Broken Bay Pearl Farm (Mooney Mooney), and the Firescreek Botanical Winery (Holgate) among the pioneering companies on the self-drive trail. It now includes Adri’s Gingerbread creations, distilleries Amber Lane and Botanica, the Six String Brewing Company and Block N Tackle Brewery, Herbie’s Spices, Legend Coffee and Sydney Oyster Farm Tours. 
Mike speaks with Graeme Kemlo.
Image: Bouddi National Park Photo by Keira Trainor
More information: lovecentralcoast.com

New South Wales Central Coast - A Guide  By Veteran Travel Writer Mike Smith

We love to hear what our Aussie expats are doing in many and various places around the planet. Helen Hayes spoke to Toni Atkinson who went to the island of Paros about seven years ago for a child’s baptism and was struck by the spirit of island life, vowing to move there. She has lived in Barcelona, Mykonos, and now Paros, where she has been for the past four years. She explains the appeal of this place to Helen Hayes.

This Aussie moved to Paros in Greece - Toni Atkinson - Helen Hayes

Here's what you'll find on Travel Writers Radio this week. The show is produced and presented by professional journalists, members of PALAT -the  Professional Association of Lifestyle and Travel Writers.
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What's Up On Travel Writers Radio June 19 -Graeme Kemlo & Helen Hayes

Pick up some vital tips to avoid DVTs and also tips on how to get fit for a travel adventure on foot, bike or skis. Helen Hayes speaks to Donna White of Total Physio in Manly Vale Sydney. Donna has been to several Olympics as physio for the Australian Sailing Team, and really knows her stuff.
Photo: Donna White with Gold Medallists Matthew Belcher and Will Ryan, in Rio.

Fitness And DVT Tips From Top Physio -Helen Hayes

Imagine finding a new dinosaur species. Carolyne Jasinski met a man who just recently found out that a Pterosaur fossil he found in 2021 has been identified as a new species. Carolyne went digging for fossils with the man himself, Kevin Petersen, the curator from Kronosaurus Korner on the Queensland Dinosaur Trail.
Photo by Carolyne Jasinski

Digging For Aussie Pterosaur Fossils With Famous Farmer Kevin Petersen -Carolyne Jasinski

Our sustainable tourism reporter, Keeley Warren, speaks with Charles Street from Inkwazi Adventures about their commitment to responsible tourism and the outdoor adventure tours they design to create transformational travel experiences that enrich local communities.  
Photo: Charles Street

Sustainability Reporter Keeley Warren on Inkwazi Adventures' Transformational Travel

No, it is not the Long Lunch, but the Shortest. Graeme Kemlo spoke with Angela Bush from the Yarra Valley Small Wineries Association, who are staging the shortest Lunch on both days this coming weekend.  Angela explains what it is about. 
Photo: Boat o" Craigo Winery

NEW FEATURE- What's On Around Australia Featuring The Shortest Lunch -Graeme Kemlo & Helen Hayes

Caceres is a medieval walled city and UNESCO World Heritage site due west of Madrid bordering Portugal. It was a Roman city founded in 25BC and is known as the city of festivals. Detailing her visit in this chat with Graeme Kemlo, Kristin explains that the food of the Extremadura region is another reason to visit this prehistoric city famous for its architecture and she says it is “about the least touristed part of Spain”.
Photo: Kristin Henning
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Food And Culture a the Roman Walled City Of Caceres -Kristin Henning

Tonight’s #Worth1000Words image comes from Carolyne Jasinski – here’s her explanation of how the formerly derelict Quamby Pub underwent a radical transformation.

#Worth1000Words - Carolyne Jasinski On Quamby's Re-Born Pub

Who knew that Generation Z, those currently aged between 12 and 27 years were a growing customer segment for the cruise industry. Once derided as something for retirees, cruise ships have increasingly begun to embrace and install adventure equipment designed to appeal to the young adrenalin-seeker. From giant water slides that extend beyond the body of the ship, to dodgem-cars and high-tech arcades.  Helen and Graeme discuss a report issued by CLIA, the Australian cruise industry body and a more recent report for travel agents on a survey of US Gen Zs.  We reckon it's "a thing".
Photo: Royal Caribbean Dodgem Cars

TRENDING  Gen Z Are Fast-Growing Cruise Customers

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New South Wales Central Coast - A Guide By Veteran Travel Writer Mike Smith

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