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Louise Southerden

Louise Southerden

Louise Southerden is an award-winning travel writer, author and editor based in northern NSW with a passion for simple, sustainable travel.

Jo Nemeth (left) and Sharon Brodie: “[Jo says] that after the coming economic, social and climate collapse, we won’t be able to use money anyway, but I’m not there yet.”

Jo has lived without money for 10 years. Her best friend says it makes perfect sense

The friends live together in a “messy, multi-generational household” with occasional friction – and chickens.

  • Louise Southerden

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Minyon Falls lookout.

Australia’s new epic hike is unlike any others

It might be a new hike officially, but the 42-kilometre Gidjuum Gulganyi Walk in northern NSW has an ancient history.

  • Louise Southerden
The author’s time in the hut gave her a renewed outlook on life.

I spent two weeks isolated in a hut in Norway. This is what I learnt about life

I didn’t once feel lonely, or afraid. I can’t remember ever feeling so content.

  • Louise Southerden
Dragon trees with Socotra mountains background.

Sustainable travel: 10 experts' tips on how to be a more eco-friendly tourist

When environmental gloom seems everywhere, some people just get on with the job of changing things for the better. And they have had a lasting and promising impact.

  • Louise Southerden
Although the popularity of hammams in Turkey declined with the advent of private bathrooms, they've been experiencing a resurgence recently as spa-like retreats,

Guide to doing a hammam in Turkey: Lesson one - leave your undies on

Hammams in Turkey are nothing like Japanese onsen; there is no serene soaking here.

  • Louise Southerden
ONE@Tokyo's pick-up-sticks facade, a jumble of lumber bolted together to evoke a forest.

ONE@Tokyo review: This striking hotel does Japanese ultra-minimalism brilliantly

This hotel's pick-up-sticks facade, a jumble of lumber bolted together to evoke a forest, stops me in my tracks.

  • Louise Southerden
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Turning its back on the sea to face the island's forested interior makes Botania a sublimely peaceful place.

Botania Relais and Spa, Ischia, Italy: Island resort turns its back on the sea, with sublime results

This adults-only resort off the coast of Naples is an oasis of sustainable luxury.

  • Louise Southerden
Situated in arty, untouristy Ari, The Yard ("yard" means "relative" in Thai) is a little oasis of calm made out of repurposed shipping containers.

Bangkok places to stay: Six of the best budget options

Bangkok on a budget - capsules and repurposed containers for sleeping with some bargain beds from as little as $18.

  • Louise Southerden
The iconic Trevi Fountain features in such movies as Angels and Demons (2009) and Eat Pray Love (2010) .

Best film locations in Rome, Italy: How to tour a city made for cinema

The Eternal City has always proved irresistible to filmmakers.

  • Louise Southerden
The Glasgow Declaration invites travel organisations and business to recognise the "increased urgency" of climate action in an industry responsible for an estimated 8 per cent of global emissions.

COP26 Glasgow Declaration on climate change: Global travel industry urged to halve emissions by 2030

The global travel industry has been urged to be part of a meaningful contribution to sustainability at COP26

  • Louise Southerden