Author Archives: Julie Fison

Local crime writers give their recommendations for holiday reads

With Christmas and the summer holidays just a few short weeks away, the promise of some delicious uninterrupted reading time is beckoning. But how does anyone choose from the hundreds of amazing books that have just hit the shelves? I asked some local crime writer friends for their recommendations. As you will discover, not everyoneContinue reading “Local crime writers give their recommendations for holiday reads”

How to spend 24 Hours in the Spanish city of Segovia

The historic Spanish city of Segovia boasts a grand Gothic cathedral, a medieval castle that looks to be lifted straight from the pages of a fairy tale, and a Roman aqueduct that is considered one of the best preserved in Europe. Perched on a hilltop, just an hour outside Madrid, it is an ideal destinationContinue reading “How to spend 24 Hours in the Spanish city of Segovia”

5 Reasons to Love Hvar

The Croatian island of Hvar is one of the hottest destinations in the Mediterranean right now. Up there with the likes of Sicily, Sardinia and Mykonos.  It has a reputation as the place to party when visiting the Dalmatian coast, with celebs charting a course for its picture-perfect harbours, and the Instacrowd snapping pics of themselves on priceyContinue reading “5 Reasons to Love Hvar”

Five tips for launching your debut novel

It’s a year since my debut novel for adults was published by Affirm Press. Happy birthday One Punch! A massive thankyou to everyone who has read or listened to the book, written a review, posted a pic, or shared the book with friends. It’s been an incredible year! As first birthdays are a big deal,Continue reading “Five tips for launching your debut novel”

Driving the Icefields Parkway – from Jasper to Lake Louise

The Icefields Parkway – a 232 km stretch of road that connects Jasper and Banff National Parks – is rated one of the world’s most spectacular drives. Highway 93 cuts through the Canadian Rocky Mountains – beneath towering peaks, past deep gorges, glaciers and waterfalls. Even if you’ve never been here, you might have seenContinue reading “Driving the Icefields Parkway – from Jasper to Lake Louise”

How to make the most of Antarctica – 10 things you should know before you go

So, Antarctica has hit the top of your bucket list, but you’re not really sure what to do next. I hear you. There are so many things to consider – from whether to sail or fly across the dreaded Drake Passage, what camera gear to take, and whether to buy a new faux fur hatContinue reading “How to make the most of Antarctica – 10 things you should know before you go”

5 Reasons to Visit Patagonia’s Torres del Paine National Park

Patagonia – the vast region that straddles Chile and Argentina at the southern end of South America – has been on my bucket list since I read Bruce Chatwin’s iconic travel book, In Patagonia, in the 90s. It took me 30 years to finally get there, so a lot was riding on this trip, but PatagoniaContinue reading “5 Reasons to Visit Patagonia’s Torres del Paine National Park”

Driving the Adriatic Coast: from Venice to Sveti Stefan

A cruise might be the popular way to see the Adriatic coast, but we’re on a road trip from Venice to Montenegro – a 1500km route that takes us to Ljubljana and Lake Bled, Korcula, Dubrovnik, Kotor and Sveti Stefan.

10 days in the Bungle Bungles and East Kimberley

I’ve seen more of Australia in the past three years than I have in the past three decades, and the East Kimberley is definitely one of the highlights. We spent ten days in the region – visiting Lake Argyle, exploring the breathtaking Bungle Bungle Range, swimming at magical waterfalls at El Questro, and indulging in some remote luxury at the Berkeley River Lodge. It was just enough time for a taste of the Kimberley. We are already planning our next trip!