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#Travel writer & author of #SlowTravel , #LondonPocketPrecincts & #HongKongPrecincts. Views my own.

Melbourne
Joined July 2008
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Oh for some Slow Travel right now...
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C’mon everyone. Travel as we knew it is not finished - it’s just having an enforced holiday. Stay inspired and support the travel industry and its tens of million of workers here and overseas with our Don’t Dream It’s Over @TravellerAU campaign. Retweet to share the dream.
Don't Dream It's Over @TravellerAU we know it is a tough time for everyone who loves travel. To keep you all inspired about exploring the world, we're asking you to share your most inspiring travel photos and stories with hashtag #TravellerAUDream tag a friend to share theirs
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Yep please, bring it back
Yo, @SBS, now might be a great time to repeat your slow travel shows like @GreatSthnRail 's The Ghan or put them back On Demand.
My first Beeb Travel story: Why the humble meat pie defines Australia bbc.com/travel/story/2020032… via @BBC_Travel
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Been reading the excellent book - Slow Travel Reconnecting With The World At Your Own Pace by travel writer Penny Watson and it's a great read with sumptuous photos. I highly recommend! @pennyWatson
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It's hard to explain to readers just how big AAP's role is in Australia. You're reading it without knowing. Any time you see "with wires" or "staff writers", that story likely came from the very passionate, professional team who value accuracy & speed above all else. #saveaap
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A Sunday surprise: an extract from my book #SlowTravel in the Age/SMH Sunday Life mag. It's about boarding a train and reconnecting with the world ... in your own good time @HardieGrant traveller.com.au/travel-by-t…
.@pennyWatson is talking #slowtravel with @abcmelbourne right now. You can tune in here: abc.net.au/radio/melbourne/l…
I'm on the hunt for an SEO Copywriter to join us at @Intrepid_Travel – someone who can write enticing copy and dazzle with their research. The role doesn't require any previous SEO experience, just a love of travel and words. Check out the full JD: bit.ly/2RXVXGS
From the most excellent peeps at Host Unusual - a chance to win my book...
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Another Aussie travel tale from me: Not the Great Ocean Road: Australia's other dramatic coastline traveller.com.au/torndirrup-… via @TravellerAU
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This might actually get me up on a board...
Australia's first surf park URBNsurf opens in Melbourne @global_salsa traveller.com.au/australias-…
What is Slow Travel? Find out here: “Penny Watson on Slow Travel”-w/Veronica Matheson @cruisecalls ⁦@TravelWritersOz⁩ #SlowTravel #TravelTuesday ⁦@pennyWatson⁩ #TravelWriter soundcloud.com/travelwriters…
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I talk Slow Travel:
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Great read:
"It’s about staying slow once we get there," says Louise Southerden @noimpactgirl. "It’s not about the speed, in other words. It’s an attitude." *In partnership with @bankaust. Proceeds from story donated to Australian bushfire relief via @IntrepidFdn adventure.com/future-of-sust…
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Yay, my Slow Travel book gets a run in New Zealand press: Slow travel: The destinations you should visit to have a real holiday stuff.co.nz/travel/themes/ad…
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Hey ... here is something we can do today. Buy this book and read it if you haven’t. If you already have one, buy another one and give it to a friend. ✊✊🏼✊🏻✊🏾✊🏿 #auspol
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