Ann-Marie Cahill
Articles by Ann-Marie Cahill
Why Ghibli Park Won’t Be an Amusement Park
By Ann-Marie CahillFrom botanical gardens to open-air museums with reconstructed villages, amusement parks have long been part of the mantra, ‘work hard, play hard’. They have been a place to escape the toils and responsibilities of everyday life (a sorely tempting offer, right now). The latest addition is Ghibli Park, scheduled to open … Read more
Asia Family Travel
Studying the Northern Lights: More Than A Pretty Picture
By Ann-Marie CahillThe official scientific name is the aurora borealis, but they have many names. The northern lights, the Green Lady, merry dancers, guovssahasat, and revontulet or ‘fox fires’. No matter what you call them, they have been tempting travellers forever.
Europe Experiences Landscape
Game On: How Melbourne Leveled Up as a Playable City
By Ann-Marie CahillMelbourne is a Playable City; in both name and character. It is one of my favourite cities to visit, with its hidden laneways scattered throughout the bustling CBD.
Australia Experiences Off the Beaten Path
Sustainable Tourism Trumps Palm Oil Plantations in Borneo, Malaysia
By Ann-Marie CahillOur guide on the Kinabatangan River in Borneo in Malaysia has been pointing out wildlife at every turn. Crocodiles sulking near the water’s edge. Proboscis monkeys lazing in the top of trees. Hornbills flying overhead. The only thing missing is the elusive pygmy elephant. The elephant’s absence hints at the … Read more
Asia Sustainability
Women’s History Month: My Grandmother’s Malta
By Ann-Marie CahillThis may seem a little strange but Women’s History Month always has me thinking about travelling to Malta. It is the birthplace of my grandmother; my mother’s mother
Europe Experiences History
Travel Beyond Black History Month
By Ann-Marie CahillDuring February, there is an influx of travel stories for the “Best Places to Celebrate Black History Month”. It’s great and there are so many places I want to visit! However, the same list almost disappears into the ether as soon as March 1st arrives.
The World Insights History Social Responsibility
A Trip Through Tradition on the Tweed Coast
By Ann-Marie CahillWollumbin is not the first site to be ‘renamed’ in Australia, and it certainly should not be the last.
Oceania Landscape Indigenous
Holiday from Home with Virtual Tours
By Ann-Marie CahillVirtual tours have been a massive hit in 2020, thanks in a large part to the COVID-19 lockdowns. When lockdowns first started in early 2020, many popular venues and institutions were offering virtual tours via social media.
United States Technology
Opinion: Is “No Travel” the new Responsible Travel?
By Ann-Marie CahillIt’s the statement no traveller wants to hear: “Please Don’t Come Here”.
The World Insights Social Responsibility
Indigenous Food Travel: A Culinary Postcard
By Ann-Marie CahillWhile many of my friends have turned to books or television documentaries, I have been exploring the world of culinary travel — but not just for cooking recipes. I found inspiration in the preservation of Indigenous food. And that has me planning my next adventure.
Oceania Food & Drink Indigenous Preservation Social Responsibility
Let Your Children Soar: Teach Your Kids Responsible Travel
By Ann-Marie CahillTravel is the greatest educator. It provides the greatest opportunity to open our minds and give practical application beyond anything we could ever learn in a classroom. However, it is a complete package. With great travel comes great responsibility… or something like that. As travel-loving parents, that responsibility includes teaching … Read more
The World Family Travel Social Responsibility
Adopt a Backpacker: Seeking Refuge During the COVID-19 Crisis
By Ann-Marie CahillFor many long-term backpackers, it has been a new adventure in survival and endurance as their usual fallback job opportunities have also been affected by the shut-down.
Oceania Backpacking & Camping
Is it safe to travel to Australia after the bushfires?
By Ann-Marie CahillThe Australian bushfire season for 2019/2020 has been the worst on record. Globally, news reports have tried to capture the enormity of the situation, often falling short. Red, orange, and black smother the traditional Australian green-and-gold. And yet, from the ashes, there is a sprout of new growth; as a … Read more
Oceania Social Responsibility
Uluru: Why Climbing is Bad for Australia’s Heart
By Ann-Marie CahillUluru is not just the geographical heart of Australia; it is considered by Indigenous Australians to be the spiritual heart as well.
Oceania Preservation
Sydney Festival 2019: Out of This World
By Ann-Marie CahillSydney comes to life in summer. It is a glorious city, no matter what time of year but in the summer, we have long days, warm nights, hot beaches, and the biggest party in all of Australia: The Sydney Festival.
Oceania Family Travel Events & Festivals
Rebuilding Wildlife Tourism in Kaikoura, New Zealand
By Ann-Marie CahillKaikoura is a town of 4,000 people located about 110 miles north of Christchurch, on New Zealand’s South Island. It is tucked away on a beautiful peninsula, backed by the snow-capped peaks of the Seaward Kaikoura Range.
Oceania Preservation