Travelling Señorita

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 JonaMayhttps://www.windstarcruises.comhttps://www.travellingsenorita.com

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. www.travellingsenorita.com

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.auhttps://brisbanepowerhouse.orghttps://www.travellingsenorita.com

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.comhttps://www.travellingsenorita.com

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#17https://www.travellingsenorita.com

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-brisbanehttps://www.travellingsenorita.com

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-brisbanehttps://www.travellingsenorita.com

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,

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.comhttps://www.travellingsenorita.com

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/https://www.travellingsenorita.com

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.https://www.chivasom.com/en/chiva-som-hua-hin/https://www.travellingsenorita.com

Ascott Area GM Koen Vermeersch talks about living & working in Bangkok, growing up in Belgium & his love of Asia-food, people, place.

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/Homehttps://www.travellingsenorita.com

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.

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?

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.auhttps://www.travellingsenorita.com

Brisbane is moving ahead with gusto, fromthe newly opened Glasshouse Theatre to the On the Banks music stage, we cruise the river to find out more.

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.https://pullmanadelaide.com.au/parc-brasserie-and-bar/https://www.travellingsenorita.com

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.

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.

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.

Welcome to ‘26, gently moving into the year, we talk about my travel wish list, an impending fire horse & upcoming guests for the year.

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 🙏🏽

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.https://www.panpacific.com/en/hotels-and-resorts/pp-melbourne.html https://www.travellingsenorita.com

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 space in Lygon St Melbourne, tu casa es mi casa’https://www.geraldsbar.comhttps://www.travellingsenorita.com

Carol Fox is all about confident communication particularly with women in sport. We catch upwith Carol from her retro abode in Kirra, a seaside town she’s proud to call home.https://www.carolfox.comhttps://www.travellingsenorita.com

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.auhttps://www.travellingsenorita.com

@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

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.https://mondrianhotels.com/gold-coast/?utm_source=google&utm_medium=organic&utm_campaign=gmb-website&utm_content=website_buttonhttps://www.travellingsenorita.com

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.https://www.dunedincraftdistillers.nz/our-story?srsltid=AfmBOoo5AFZu8zaTlMEfUCdiKmeft3zT4qCE--mUbbiBpWiRgAYH5CQPhttps://www.travellingsenorita.com

From Dunedin to Central Otago into Queenstown & back across to Christchurch- we explore the beauty of the south of south island, New Zealand.

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 Coffee in Dunedin- growing the brand to where it is today .https://strictlycoffee.co.nzhttps://www.travellingsenorita.com

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.https://www.dunedinnz.com/business/enterprise-dunedinhttps://www.travellingsenorita.com

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.https://www.brisbanefestival.com.au/events/a-place-in-the-sultans-kitchenhttps://www.travellingsenorita.com

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.

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.auhttps://www.brisbanefestival.com.au

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

Central Athens is the ideal place to roam the National Gardens, Central Food Markets, Hotel Bretagne for High Tea & a relaxing ‘eat, play, stay’ at Athens Capital Hotel.https://athenscapitalhotel-mgallery.com/restaurants-bars/https://www.travellingsenorita.com

Arriving on the bustling Split Marina we head for the Diocletian Palace, staying in the old town in a locally owned apartment, we take a Split Food Tour & a short ferry to Trogir to explore the authentic old town.

Visiting Vis Island, we stay on the other side in Komiza, touring secluded beaches and wineries by scooter, with hidden bunkers & majestic hills to watch the sunset-we take a day trip to Vis old town for shopping & eats.

We ferry hop from the pristine Island of Korcula visiting secluded beaches & wineries in Lumbarda, to the popular & striking island of Hvar-with a visit to the charming town of Stari Grad & the many swimming inlets along the way.

We stop awhile in Cavtat just outside of Dubrovnik, with an authentic old town, bustling marina & expansive national park, it’s a just a short ferry ride to Dubrovnik for day trips.

Jurica Farac has roots in Korcula Island & is born in Split, combining the both he is the owner of renowned restaurant Makarun, we talk all things Croatia fromthe land to the sea.

Let’s go Montenegro, we drive across the Croatian border to Kotor Bay, take a three island boat tour, dinner in the spectacular old town, cable car to the mountain top & a dreamy beach stay in Budva.

Chef Dejan was born in Serbia, growing up around honest, real food he became a chef, then a dream to move to Alaska to fish & cook fresh seafood, back to Serbia where he was offered a job to head up Farma Carevic just outside of Budva, Montenegro-an interactive farm & destination restaurant by the Adriatic Sea.https://carevici.me/en/https://www.travellingsenorita.com

We sail the Ionian Islands frompicturesque Corfu to the magic of Meganisi, with a plethora of tavernas, good people & stunning landscapes along the way.