Lisa Martin
Lisa Martin is an Australian journalist living in Copenhagen.
- Opinion
- Tourism
After this trip home, I’m breaking up with the Australian summer for good
Future international tourism marketing should carry clear Australian summer natural disaster disclaimers. We should be actively discouraging foreign tourists from visiting this time of year.
- Lisa Martin
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- Opinion
- Planning
My city is now the world’s most liveable – apart from the 171 days of rain a year
With $11 coffees, an unfriendly culture and casual racism that would likely make 1960s Australia blush, this world-beater is not without its flaws.
- Lisa Martin
- Opinion
- Style
Europe has embraced our bogan shame. Why the humble ugg should be taken to the streets
As a country that famously rode on the sheep’s back, why are we sheepish about uggs? They’re a global icon. They are one of Oprah’s favourite things.
- Lisa Martin
- Opinion
- Home
Hey Boomers, for your kids’ sake please ‘Swedish Death Clean’ the house
There’s a shipping container in my parents’ backyard. Neither remembers what’s in it. One day I will be forced to spend weeks sorting through it.
- Lisa Martin
- Opinion
- Airports
From ‘gate lice’ to rushed muppets: Is shame the last hope for civilised travel?
Airlines are now introducing a new power trip for gate agents – trialling new technology to clamp down on misbehaving flyers.
- Lisa Martin
- Opinion
- Air travel
I’ve had enough of smug travel writers boasting about packing light
Travelling abroad with only carry-on? I’d rather stay home. I survive on a minimum of five pairs of shoes and at least three hats.
- Lisa Martin