Ten tips for first time visitors to New York
Arriving in Style: Whether you're budget-conscious or seeking convenience, consider the LIRR from JFK for a seamless transit to midtown Manhattan. The Long Island Rail Road (LIRR) not only offers...
Top Five Travel Essentials for Long-Haul Flights
Picture this: You’re staring down the barrel of another long-haul flight. The dread creeps in, but fear not! I’ve got your back. With years of jet-setting under our belts (thanks,...
Traveling with Low Vision: Five Essential Tips
Sometimes our eyesight lets us down. In my case, my vision has been a challenge since I was born. For over 50 years, I've experienced low vision, and through extensive...
Five things to avoid when flying long haul.
Hey everyone! Do you dread long-haul flying as much as we do? Living in Australia, we’ve had to endure our fair share of marathon flights. Trust me, traveling often means...
Five ways to make long haul flying more comfortable.
Are you dreading your long-haul flight? Let's face it, those endless hours in the air can be a real challenge. But fear not, because I've got five essential tips to...
Nine amazing hotel room hacks
Do you find it hard to settle into a hotel room, even though you love to travel? I’ve stayed in many hotels over the years, and I have some tips...
As I See it…The Joy of Pets
In 2007 we bought a brand-new Audi A3. It took us about 10 minutes to make the decision. A few years later we adopted the most gorgeous red nosed pit...
As I see it…How I see it
I am often asked, “so how much can you see”. Or I hear comments from time to time from folks who don’t know me, “You’re not blind!”. Blindness is a spectrum,...
As I see it…Catching Covid
The Chronicles of Cairns… As a regular traveller for Vision Australia Thursday night in early June 2022 before I travel to Cairns was like any other night. I pack. I review my itinerary. I check in with my wife...