Julia D'Orazio
Travel writer
Perth-based writer Julia D'Orazio changed her degree to tourism after her first backpacking trip. She has lived in Estonia, England and France, travelled to more than 70 countries and contributed to international travel books.
‘Rare as the Mona Lisa’: The little-known masterpiece in an outback hall
A rare, century-old painting depicting an Italian landmark is on permanent display in the unlikeliest of places.
- Julia D'Orazio
I visited Australia’s oldest brothel with my mum. It was eye-opening
Kalgoorlie’s infamous pink house has had its doors open for over a century. No questions about the women-run enterprise seem to be off-limits for McGowan.
- Julia D'Orazio
The overlooked European country you can hike across in just three days
The trail spanning the entire country is just 75 kilometres. While you can do it in three days, I went at a leisurely pace – it took me five.
- Julia D'Orazio
The hidden highlight of the world’s best airport
You don’t need a special pass to gain access to one of the best features of Singapore’s Changi Airport.
- Julia D'Orazio
Singapore’s secret, absurd restaurant lives up to its name
A passing pedestrian would be none the wiser as to what lies behind an unassuming coffee shop in a historic neighbourhood.
- Julia D'Orazio
Not just bullet trains: Japan’s other fast way to get around
Besides Japan’s extensive train networks and highways, travelling by boat in this island nation proves just as convenient.
- Julia D'Orazio
WA’s barefoot paradise just got easier to visit
The Mackerel Islands – the sort of isles likely to be cast for an episode of Alone or Survivor – now have simple mod-cons for visitors.
- Julia D'Orazio
This Asian destination has transformed and the food’s better than ever
After my first visit to Cambodia, I could barely remember what I’d eaten. This time around the food is unforgettable.
- Julia D'Orazio
- Opinion
- Japan
Alone in Tokyo, I shook off embarrassment to do it my way
My younger self enthusiastically sang into an Impulse deodorant can. Now I’m holding an actual microphone in a soundproof room.
- Julia D'Orazio
Sleeping in a bookstore seems romantic, but the reality is no fairytale
It’s an affordable stay in expensive Japan, which is a plus. But the room is functional and not much else.
- Julia D'Orazio