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Accor Plus Membership Review

Accor Plus Membership Review

by Christopher O'Keeffe May 27, 2026 6 Comments

A full rundown of the Accor Plus benefits: a FREE nights stay, 50% discount on restaurants, fast-tracked Silver Le Club Status... A guide to how to get the most out of membership and is it worth the joining fee.

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A Step-by-Step Guide to Using a Compass

A Step-by-Step Guide to Using a Compass

by Christopher O'Keeffe May 27, 2026

There are two kinds of people in this world. The first charges into the bush with nothing but a smartphone, a glint of optimism, and a tragically overconfident sense of direction. The second carries a compass.

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COMO The Treasury Perth Review

COMO The Treasury Perth Review

by Christopher O'Keeffe May 27, 2026

A beautiful 48 room hotel in the centre of Perth home to the wonderful Wildflower restaurant - both hotel and restaurant constantly win awards for being best of the best.

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Sofitel Sentosa Resort & Spa Review

Sofitel Sentosa Resort & Spa Review

by Christopher O'Keeffe May 27, 2026 1 Comment

A tranquil clifftop oasis built around deep pools and tranquil ponds. A wonderful resort from which to enjoy Sentosa Island - perfect for families or couples.

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Singapore Airlines Business Class Lounge T3 Changi Review

Singapore Airlines Business Class Lounge T3 Changi Review

by Christopher O'Keeffe May 27, 2026 1 Comment

The latest 2019 review of Singapore Airline's SilverKris Lounge at Changi Airport T3 - A haven of comfort and luxury for their Business Class passengers.

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Willie Creek Pearl Farm Tour Review

Willie Creek Pearl Farm Tour Review

by Christopher O'Keeffe May 27, 2026

A wonderful day out up in Broome, learn how pearls are made, take a boat ride and enjoy some great damper bread.

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Virgin Australia Perth Lounge Review

Virgin Australia Perth Lounge Review

by Christopher O'Keeffe May 27, 2026

Read the latest review of Virgin Australia's Perth Lounge at Terminal 1 – Wonderful peace and quiet with great food and drink.

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Cable Beach Club Resort & Spa Review

Cable Beach Club Resort & Spa Review

by Christopher O'Keeffe May 27, 2026 3 Comments

The latest must-read review of Broome's iconic luxury resort and spa with stunning photos.

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How to Read a Map —A Guide to Finding Your Way Without the Sat Nav

How to Read a Map —A Guide to Finding Your Way Without the Sat Nav

by Christopher O'Keeffe May 27, 2026

Reading a map is not just about knowing where you are—it’s about appreciating the land beneath your feet and understanding your place in it. It is geography as art. Navigation as narrative.

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A World in the Round: The Glorious, Glossy History of Replogle Globes

A World in the Round: The Glorious, Glossy History of Replogle Globes

by Christopher O'Keeffe May 27, 2026

They are not merely teaching tools. They are cultural artefacts. Tactile oaths of curiosity. And this is the story of how a small Chicago business came to put the world—literally—in the hands of millions.

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Redrawing the World: The Art of Tracey Polglaze

Redrawing the World: The Art of Tracey Polglaze

by Patrick O'Keeffe May 27, 2026 1 Comment

Some artists paint what they see. Others paint what they feel. Tracey Polglaze paints what the land and sea remember.

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Hideaway Island Resort Vanuatu - Review

Hideaway Island Resort Vanuatu - Review

by Christopher O'Keeffe May 27, 2026

A tropical coral island surrounded by pristine reefs, read my review of an incredible diving holiday right on our doorstep.

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Perth Qantas Business Class Lounge Review - Terminal 4

Perth Qantas Business Class Lounge Review - Terminal 4

by Christopher O'Keeffe May 27, 2026 2 Comments

Review of the Qantas Business Class Lounge in Perth's Terminal 4, serving fresh oven-baked pizzas and wonderful Margaret River wines.

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Southern Ocean Lodge Review, Kangaroo Island S.A.

Southern Ocean Lodge Review, Kangaroo Island S.A.

by Christopher O'Keeffe May 27, 2026

Voted the 4th best hotel in the World and the best in Australia, read my review of 4 nights and 5 days of pure bliss.

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Qantas Melbourne to Perth Business Class Review

Qantas Melbourne to Perth Business Class Review

by Christopher O'Keeffe May 27, 2026

The Qantas A330 business class suite with lie-flat bed, Neil Perry "Rockpool" inspired menu, excellent wine list, the perfect way to travel.

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Sofitel Darling Harbour Review

Sofitel Darling Harbour Review

by Christopher O'Keeffe May 27, 2026

Sydney's newest luxury hotel, the Sofitel Darling Harbour, the first to be built in the last 18 years.

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The Rock Bar (Ayana Resort)- The Best Bar in Bali

The Rock Bar (Ayana Resort)- The Best Bar in Bali

by Christopher O'Keeffe May 27, 2026

Read about one of the World's best bars, 14 meters over the Indian Ocean and perched on a cliff face, the Rock Bar is breathtaking.

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Flying First Class with a Baby - British Airways BA12 Flight Review

Flying First Class with a Baby - British Airways BA12 Flight Review

by Christopher O'Keeffe May 27, 2026 5 Comments

Flying first class with an infant on a 14-hour flight - British Airways BA12 Singapore to London, a review from a parents perspective.

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Frequently asked questions for the Hema Navigator HX-1

Frequently asked questions for the Hema Navigator HX-1

by Christopher O'Keeffe May 27, 2026 73 Comments

We thought it might be helpful to share our experiences of the most common questions we get about the Hema Navigator HX-1.

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Kashmir Adventures - Part 3

Kashmir Adventures - Part 3

by James O'Keeffe May 27, 2026

When I told them, several key words were yelled excitedly over to me; "Kangaroo!" "Aussie Aussie!" "Ricky Ponting!"
I gave a thumbs-up, to wild cheers.

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Thai Adventures - Part 1

Thai Adventures - Part 1

by Jerra Nile May 27, 2026

The streets are teeming with the howl of motor vehicles. I've heard that Bangkok is where the hungry come to feed, that it is the gateway to South East Asia ...

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Aegean Adventures - Part 1

Aegean Adventures - Part 1

by Elliott Randall May 27, 2026

This isn't happening. No suitcase, no friends around, no one speaking a lick of English and now my last bit of comfort is taking a bath in a puddle of drain water, I've had enough ...

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Kashmir Adventures - Part 2

Kashmir Adventures - Part 2

by James O'Keeffe May 27, 2026

Two days later it had been arranged that we would meet in the hotel lobby, sort out the payment, and the trip would commence immediately. The first stop would be Jodhpur ...

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The British Airways Concorde Bar Singapore Review

The British Airways Concorde Bar Singapore Review

by Christopher O'Keeffe May 27, 2026

The Concorde Bar Singapore is British Airways new exclusive lounge for it First and elite Frequent Flyers, take a peek at what lies behind the door. 

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