Episodes
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EP 314- Putting the Paradise in Surfers, QLD.
Surfers Paradise conjures up memories of late night dive bars, tourist shops & high rises, but there’s more to Surfers than party party, we found the paradise, from the long quiet beach to the latest Mediterranean eatery to a doggie staycay at QT Hotel.
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EP 313- Louise Bezzina, Artistic Director & CEO Brisbane Powerhouse.
Louise Bezzina loves the arts, from creating BLEACH Festival on the Gold Coast, to being at the helm of the Brisbane Festival for the past seven years to her latest role as Artistic Director & CEO of Brisbane Powerhouse- we catch up with Louise ahead of the Melt festival launch....
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EP 312- ‘La Bella Vita’ Italy by European Waterways.
We board La Bella Vita’ cruise in Venice, Italy gliding down the River Po & surrounding canals, visiting local wineries, grand villas & renaissance towns like Mantua along the way. https://www.europeanwaterways.com/fleet/la-bella-vita/ https://www.travellingsenorita.com
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EP 311- Creative Director Felix Preval, HOTA & Bleach Festival.
Creative director & performer Felix Preval was raided in New Zealand, gained experience at Edinburgh & Melbourne fringe festivals, Darwin Festival & more recently HOTA & Bleach festival on the Gold Coast- here’s his creative journey. https://hota.com.au https://www.travellingsenorita.com
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EP 310- Train travel Innsbruck, Vienna, Salzburg to Munich.
From Northern Italy we train travel into Austria, first stop the picturesque town of Innsbruck, onto the pretty, vibrant city of Vienna, then beautiful Salzburg for a couple of days-added bonus on our way back to Innsbruck we side stepped to Munich for the opening day of Oktoberfest....
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EP 309- La Bella Vita Chef Andrea Chin, European Waterways.
We travel from Venice to Mantua on La Bella Vita a reimagined barge cruise. On board Chef Andrea Chin creates dishes from breakfast to dinner, representing each region, paired perfectly with wine from across Italy. Listen to Chef Andrea’s story along with Cruise Director Michelle Peterson....
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EP 308- Train travel Lausanne to St Moritz, Switzerland.
With an interrail train ticket we have 10 days to explore Explore in 2 months. We travel from Zurich to Lausanne, the birth place of Olympics & Nespresso. Through the Swiss Alps on the iconic Glacier Express to the picturesque St Moritz to experience the historical Grace La Margna Hotel & lake...
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EP 307- Chef Andrea Bonini, Grace La Margna, Switzerland.
Chef Andrea born in Lake Como, working in Bellagio & a stint in New Zealand, now heads up Hotel Grace La Margna in St Moritz, serving up an Italian menu with a Swiss twist.
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EP 306- Capital of Cyclades, Syros Island Greece.
We spend a week exploring Syros, an island the Greeks go to holiday. Full of fine food, historical theatres & churches, striking architecture & dreamy beaches-we understand why.
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EP 305- Musician & Entertainer Sheldon Reed, Windstar Greece.
We caught up with Australian musician Sheldon Reed-by chance- on board a Windstar cruise in Greece, where he entertains & curates all the fun, along with his wife JonaMay https://www.windstarcruises.com https://www.travellingsenorita.com
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EP 304- Living like a local in Athens.
Having been to Athens a few times, this time I decided to stay in a locals area Kolonaki, with an array of bougie boutiques, funky cafes, lively bars and authentic tavernas. Ideally located at the base of Mt Lycabettus its the spot for a dreamy sunset evening overlooking the acropolis....
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EP 303- Winter in Brisbane From Nightfeast to Brisbane Festival.
From a culinary showcase at Nightfeast-Brisbane Powerhouse & surrounds to the wonderful program of the upcoming Brisbane Festival, it’s all happening in Brisbane town. https://www.brisbanefestival.com.au https://brisbanepowerhouse.org https://www.travellingsenorita.com
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EP 302- Tasmanian Artist & Photographer Rosie Hastie.
In the midst of Dark MOFO I caught up with Tasmanian artist Rosie Hasie as she snapped some of the most celebrated photos of the festival. https://www.rosiehastie.com https://www.travellingsenorita.com
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EP 301- Dark MOFO, Night Mass & Dark Arts, Hobart.
First timers to Dark MOFO & it didn’t disappoint, vibrant, eclectic & one of the countries if not the worlds best festivals. https://darkmofo.net.au/planner#17 https://www.travellingsenorita.com
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EP 300- Chef Glen Tilly, from Movenpick in Hobart to Spicers in Brisbane.
Chef Glen Tilly grew up on the Sunshine Coast then moved to Tasmania with Movenpick hotels, recently returning home to Queensland he now heads up the stately Spicers Balfour in New Farm Brisbane. https://www.worldsapart.club/spicers/balfour-brisbane https://www.travellingsenorita.com
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EP 299- Hidden gems in New Farm, Brisbane.
We check out Spicers Balfour for a doggie staycay, a hidden gem in the heart of New Farm, next to the popular Howard Smith Wharf precinct & the vibrant James Street. https://www.worldsapart.club/spicers/balfour-brisbane https://www.travellingsenorita.com
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EP 298 (2)- Entrepreneur Jean-Yves Sireau, Ratua Vanuatu.
Jean-Yves or JY as he is fondly known, was born in France, awarded young entrepreneur, then moved to Malaysia & created Deriv a successful trading platform. Now his passions lie in owning & preserving islands in the north of Vanautu, Ratua & Kwakea,
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EP 298 (1)- Santo to Ratua Island, Vanuatu.
A short flight direct from Brisbane to Santo Island with Solomon Air onto Ratua Private Island-three hours later we are in a dreamy island paradise- riding horses in the sea, snorkelling from our villa & eating the freshest locally grown food. https://ratua.com https://www.travellingsenorita.com
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EP 297- Wholefood Chef Sinchai Srivipa, Chiva Som Thailand.
Chef Sinchai creates food for the mind, body & soul at the helm of Taste of Siam & Emerald in Chiva Som Thailand, one of most lauded & long standing wellness retreats in the world. This episode was recorded in a hands on cooking class with Chef Sinchai. https://www.chivasom.com/en/...
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EP 296- Chiva Som Wellness Resort, Thailand.
One of the world’s most lauded wellness retreats Chiva Som celebrated 30 years of good health last year. I recently visited & left feeling brand new-from an array of curated Thai treatments to a delicious wholefood menu to daily activities & wellness talks from specialists from across the globe....
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EP 295- Ascott Thonglor GM Koen Vermeersch talks Bangkok.
Ascott Area GM Koen Vermeersch talks about living & working in Bangkok, growing up in Belgium & his love of Asia-food, people, place.
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EP 294- 48hrs of wellness in Bangkok
Exploring new precincts like Thonglor & the Japanese food offerings to the temples after dark, we avoid the crowds & search for wellness in a city of over 10 million people- & that’s just the locals. https://www.tourismthailand.org/Home https://www.travellingsenorita.com
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EP 293- MJ the Musical, QPAC Brisbane.
From Sting to Shaggy to MJ, it’s all happening at QPAC Brisbane. We review MJ the musical, the life, the performer, the man that was Michael Jackson, with stellar dancers & an impressive set, it’s a must see international show, with a limited season in Brisbane.
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EP 292- No blues on Blues, Byron Bay, Australia.
Blues Festival Byron Bay may be no longer, but there was an epic array of live music in and around the bay for the Easter long weekend, we hit the venues where the vibe & tunes were high. So is this the future of Blues in the Bay?
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EP 291- Sommelier & all round Wine Gal Olivia Evans.
Olivia Evans has grown up in & around a family business in West End, Brisbane. From studying wine to working in some of the most lauded restaurants in the country, she’s fondly known as the ‘Wine Gal’ able to pop up & educate at any event. https://www.oliviaevans.com.au...
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EP 290- Brisbane from Glasshouse Theatre to On the Banks.
Brisbane is moving ahead with gusto, from the newly opened Glasshouse Theatre to the On the Banks music stage, we cruise the river to find out more.
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EP 289- WOMAD, Adelaide in all its festival glory.
Adelaide is all about Mad March as the locals call it, a month of arts, from world music, to fringe dwellers to comedy shows & a whole lot more. WOMAD takes over the botanical gardens with headline acts like Grace Jones & Yothu Yindi, all is alive & thriving in the festival state....
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EP 288- Travel Writer & Magazine Publisher Natalie Bannister.
Natalie Bannister was born into magazines, her mum Ronda has been at the helm of Graphic Publishing for a few decades with Holidays for Couple, Queensland Homes & Queensland Brides, her 3 daughters follow firmly in her creative foot steps.
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EP 277- Montague Rd, West End voted #6 in the world by Time Out.
We walk Montague Road West End Brisbane to find out why it was recently voted #6 coolest street in the world by Time Out-connected by culture & community.
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EP 276- Creative Director & Miami Marketta owner Emma Milikins.
From designing fashion to creating community spaces Emma Milikins has put the Gold Coast on the nations cultural map. A born creator Miami Marketta is her canvas-the ever popular warehouse space in the back streets of Miami is the home of some of the best food, music & events on the coast.
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EP 275- Travelling Señorita is back talking travel, incoming horse & upcoming guests.
Welcome to ‘26, gently moving into the year, we talk about my travel wish list, an impending fire horse & upcoming guests for the year.
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EP 274-The year that was 2025
A year of travel, amongst turbulent times, with the highest highs & low lows, but one thing is certain love breeds love…be kind, be inclusive, be connected 🙏🏽
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EP 273- Melbourne from the airport to the city.
It’s been a year in Melbourne town but one thing is always guaranteed-cultural diversity. From its rich migrant tapestry to its thriving arts community, Melbourne is a resilient city & there’s always something new popping up, we explore the latest rooftops bars, hotels & eateries....
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EP 272-Melbourne to San Sebastián, Gerald Diffey-Geralds Bar.
Gerald Diffey was born in the UK & slowly rode a bicycle to Australia in the Thatcherism days. Opening a local neighbour jaunt in Carlton, Melbourne a couple of decades ago- Gerards Bar is his ode to the hospitality industry. Later opening in San Sebastián & more recently locating to a larger…
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EP 271- Carol Fox talks Confident Communication.
Carol Fox is all about confident communication particularly with women in sport. We catch up with Carol from her retro abode in Kirra, a seaside town she’s proud to call home. https://www.carolfox.com https://www.travellingsenorita.com
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EP 270- Something about Kirra, Gold Coast.
It’s all about Kirra folks, from newly styled holiday apartments to global eats & seaside beats, the beachside haven is a hive of activity putting the Southern Gold Coast firmly back on the surfers map. https://kirrapoint.com.au https://www.travellingsenorita.com
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EP 269- Media Man Nick Atkins, from surf reports to dj sets.
@Nicka35 is a Gold Coast media icon who broadcasts a daily surf report to thousands and has recently kicked off a banging DJ career,. We caught up with him at the Mondrian Hotel Burleigh to dig deeper on his back story. https://mondrianhotels.com/gold-coast/ https://www.travellingsenorita.com
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EP 268- The first Mondrian Hotel in Australia opens in Burleigh.
Mondrian Hotels are a renowned luxe, lifestyle brand across the globe, from Mexico to France, the latest is the newly opened Mondrian Burleigh, it’s the hotels first foray into Australia....
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EP 267- From Scientist to Distiller Jenny McDonald, Dunedin Craft Distillers
Jenny Mcdonald studied medicine, then quickly realised it wasn’t for her. She began working in science related fields and a coffee catch up with a friend in Covid hatched the plan to launch Dunedin Craft Distillers- using waste for tasty gin, vodka & limoncello, plus more....
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EP 266- Queenstown, Central Otago, Christchurch
From Dunedin to Central Otago into Queenstown & back across to Christchurch- we explore the beauty of the south of south island, New Zealand.
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EP 265- From Banker to Roaster, Malina Daultan.
Malina Daultan grew up & studied in Dunedin on the bottom of New Zealand’s South Island, studying business finance at the town’s renowned Otago University. Living & working all over the country, her & husband Dan left the corporate world behind & bought a small coffee roasting business Strictly...
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EP 264- Discovering Dunedin, New Zealand.
A short & direct flight from the Gold Coast to Dunedin, crisp sunny days with the odd snow filled night- from a majestic castle on the headland to a vintage train journey through the mountains & gorge to a sublime surf beach & foodies haven to a thriving city with cafes, bars & global eateries....
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EP 263-Joshua Hinton ‘A Place in the Sultan’s Kitchen’
Performer & writer Joshua Hinton digs deeper into his lineage to understand where he fits in, his organic & engaging performance in ‘A place in the Sultan’s Kitchen’ invites the audience to think globally, through sights, senses & tastes-with a banging chicken curry to finish....
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EP 262- Ken Done, Stephen Page & a tribute to Chrissy Amphlett.
A festive week from Ken Dones ‘No Rules’ opening at HOTA to Stephen Pages ‘Baleen Moondjan’ performance on a barge on Brisbane River, to ‘A place in Sultans Kitchen’ at QPAC to acclaimed actor Sheridan Harbridge’s vibrant tribute to Chrissy Amplett.
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EP 261- Brisbane Festival-Australia’s largest International Arts Festival.
Brisbane Festival 5-27 September, stretches its colour & energy across the city, paying homage to Creative Director Louise Bezzina, the sun is shining, the community is connected & the vibe is high. https://www.brisbanefestival.com.au https://www.brisbanefestival.com.au
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EP 260-International Chef Syrco Bakker, Netherlands to Bali.
Chef Syrco Bakker grew up in the Netherlands with roots firmly grounded in Indonesia. Learning skills from his Dutch Chef father & cooking family feasts with his Indonesian mother- he has blended the two worlds to open a sustainable destination restaurant in the hills of Ubud Bali, Syrco Base.
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EP 259- A more sustainable Bali, Indonesia.
Let’s talk about the future of Bali, from Fins Beach Clubs rubbish robot, funding Stella’s Child for Bali’s youth & the 1st Air, Sea & Rescue helicopter, to global eateries & waste management programs.
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EP 258-HOTA to Mondrian Hotel, Gold Coast.
From intentionally acclaimed hotel openings to the cities annual arts festival, the Gold Coast is more than lifestyle, it’s culturally dynamic & engaging-stay tuned for Ken Done’s exhibition ‘No Rules’ opening at HOTA next month.
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EP 257- Artist & Bleach Festival Artistic Director, Michael Zavros.
Gold Coast born & Brisbane raised artist Michael Zavros talks about his life as a renowned & sustainable artist, along with his latest endeavour as Artistic Director for BLEACH festival-rounding off this weekend on the Gold Coast.
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EP 256- Rocky Mountaineer, Banff to Vancouver.
We jump aboard the iconic & luxurious Rocky Mountaineer from beautiful Banff to the vibe of Vancouver, experiencing the striking Rocky Mountains & the dramatic landscape of British Columbia-bear spotting along the way.