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Vanessa Walker

Sydney-based Vanessa Walker is the former travel editor at Australian House & Garden magazine and a keen purveyor of destinations and cultural experiences. A specialist writer on architecture and design, with a passion for grazing on street food, she likes to combine her loves into eating in fantastic locations around the world, preferably with great views onto streetscapes or natural features. 

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Why a holiday is an ideal time for a digital detox

Learn why being on holiday is the best time to detox from screens and social media. We look at the benefits of putting those devices down.

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Two people laughing during sunset on a hike

How to easily incorporate hiking into your holiday

Learn how to blend fitness with seeing more of your travel destination

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A man plugs his phone in to charge in his kitchen

Why a holiday is an ideal time for a digital detox

Learn why being on holiday is the best time to detox from screens and social media. We look at the benefits of putting those devices down.

Read article 6 minute read
Two people laughing during sunset on a hike

How to easily incorporate hiking into your holiday

Learn how to blend fitness with seeing more of your travel destination

Read article 5 minute read
A young woman playing netball looks towards the camera smiling

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