Happy New Year and welcome to 2026

Happy New Year! I know, it’s been a while since I’ve sent you a newsletter. I could give you all kinds of reasons for the delay, but I won’t bore you. It seems like 2025 has been a big year...

Divine Diversity: Holier Than Cebu

There are 7,000 islands in the Philippines but not all of them are famed for their beaches. On Cebu, Magellan’s Cross looms above, a larger than life relic to Christianity, but forget about the stoic tradition of Catholicism as this...

The hottest food tour in Manila

I have a confession while on a food tour in Manila. My attention isn’t entirely focused on the food on the Big Binondo Food Wok Tour through Manila’s Chinatown. For starters, I’m a little bit star-struck and secondly, it’s so...

Why the Philippines is an affordable travel destination

When searching for your next affordable destination, you can’t go wrong in the Philippines. I’m not suggesting for a moment that you dismiss other parts of Southeast Asia, but this unique destination offers so much, especially when travelling on a...

Romantic Bali Getaway: The Laguna, Nusa Dua hotel review

The Laguna, a Luxury Collection Resort & Spa, Nusa Dua, Bali If you’re dreaming of a romantic Bali getaway, where the palm trees sway in time to the ebb and flow of the tide, The Laguna, a Luxury Collection Resort...

Issue 5 of the Fluffy Towel Travel newsletter is out now

Is it really Autumn already? As they say, time flies when you’re having fun, and speaking of flying, I recently joined the inaugural flight from Perth to Bali with TransNusa. My full review will be published shortly, but in the...

3-day Perth Itinerary: An unforgettable getaway with your besties

Born and bred in Western Australia, I’m often asked for suggestions on things to do in Perth with friends. So, I thought it was time to write this Perth itinerary for an unforgettable getaway with your besties in true Fluffy...

Perth with Kids: 4-day Itinerary for Families

As the much-loved capital of Western Australia, Perth hugs the Swan River while the majestic Kings Park, one of the largest inner-city parks in the world, watches over the compact city. There’s so much to do in Perth, so I...

Sri Lanka with Kids: Smiles from the Teardrop Isle

ANA Flight Review: All Nippon Airways Sparks Joy in the Sky, especially if you win free tickets

On an overnight flight from Perth to Tokyo, imagine my delight to discover I’ve been upgraded to business class with a fully reclining flatbed. The 9 1/2-hour flight just became even more appealing, as you’ll soon discover with this ANA...