Sofitel Brisbane. So Sofitel.
I STRUGGLED to get my wife back to our suite at the Sofitel Brisbane. It was not because there was anything wrong with the room. To the contrary. Room 2819 – the Opera Suite – is close to being the best hotel experience in Brisbane. …
Truth about the Dead Sea
THE Dead Sea is the lowest place on Earth. That’s just one of its many claims to fame, though. Here’s the truth about the Dead Sea Driving through the Judean Desert toward the Dead Sea, it is difficult to comprehend that an oasis of mineral-rich …
Loire Valley cycle ride proves a test of stamina
THE pace of life on the Loire Valley is slow. In Roman times, the canals and rivers were a major transport lane – a busy, bustling broadway. Today the Loire Valley is a pleasure playground for bike riders. It’s not quite the Tour de France, but it …
What’s behind the Golden Door
PERHAPS it was a sign, but I could not get The Golden Door sliding security gate to open. I had arrived 10 minutes before my allotted time. No one was answering my calls on the intercom. I pushed button after button. Punched in various codes, …