Australia
A versatile and experienced communications professional, I write (and photograph) mostly about travel and food/wine, but also on cultural and business topics. I also edit for a very varied clientele. I am a specialist on Indonesia and some other SEAsian destinations (and my own country, Australia); but happy to consider almost anywhere as a topic for exploration and explanation.
Sydney's busy second CBD is a towering collection of office buildings, schools and transport hubs - that's a lot of people looking for meals before, during, and after the day is done.
There's plenty to discover in Australia's capital city, from lush green parks to a treasure trove of national attractions
The tropical resort island of Bali is famed for its coral reefs, sandy beaches and rich cultural life. It is also has a popular winery, as Keren Lavelle discovers.
There are treasures to be found riding the buses throughout Sydney's CBD and suburbs. Keren Lavelle hops on and off three of the city's busiest routes.
Adelaide manages to be relaxed and funky, buzzy and quaint, all at the same time. Recent changes to liquor laws, allowing small bars to flourish, have certainly upped the scene, and a hipster laneway culture is developing in the city's West End.
The Gilis have something for everyone from solitude to discreet to secluded to full-on party time, all with accommodation and activities to match.
There is a zest for life, a sense of passion and purpose, among the winemakers, restaurateurs and providores of this central western NSW region
Fraser Island, the largest sand island in the world, was known to the Butchulla people as K'gari, meaning "paradise". Walking is the best way to enjoy the island's "outstanding natural universal values".
The 1980s hotel formerly known as the Y, has had a makeover - including a wing of nine rooms themed in honour of Australian female trailblazers There's a new old kid on the block - the 1980s vintage hotel formerly known as the Y has been renamed and madeover.
Keren Lavelle turns hunter and gatherer and gets a taste for one of Italy's most prized culinary treasures