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Mal Chenu

Mal Chenu

Freelance travel writer
Mal is a freelance columnist and travel writer. He loves getting lost in foreign climes, which is easy as he has no sense of direction.

My all-time favourite destination is … Solomon Islands. Barbados. Vegas. The Kimberley. So much awesome, so little time …

Next on my bucket list is … Sicily, New Orleans, Morocco, Galapagos. As Susan Sontag said, “I haven’t been everywhere, but it’s on my list.”

My top travel tip is … Buy a local coffee. Chat to bartenders. Take guided tours. Seek and ye shall find. Local knowledge is illuminating, eclectic and often passionate.

Polar plunges and shark swims: why travel makes even cautious people daredevils

From escaping your comfort zone to flat-out reckless, we are more valiant on vacation.

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Polar plunges and shark swims: why travel makes even cautious people daredevils

Life is short, travel bucket lists are long. Here's how to conquer yours

Move from 'someday' to 'booked' in five simple steps.

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Life is short, travel bucket lists are long. Here's how to conquer yours

In a highly competitive field, who is the most annoying traveller?

From the Pompous Poser to the Sunlounge Monopoliser, travel 'personalities' come in all forms.

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In a highly competitive field, who is the most annoying traveller?

How kookaburra wings in Florida changed my entire view on travel

We're all searching for the 'authentic'. But what if it's a fantasy?

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How kookaburra wings in Florida changed my entire view on travel

A resort in Fiji promised to fix my bad sleep - but did it actually work?

The hotel's Sweet Dreams Package says it delivers real results - here's my verdict.

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A resort in Fiji promised to fix my bad sleep - but did it actually work?