Louise Southerden

Louise Southerden

Louise Southerden is a freelance travel writer from Sydney, now based in northern NSW, who never dreamed of travelling the world and writing about it. A three-month trip across Africa in the back of an overland truck 25 years ago changed that and she has since won several awards, including the Australian Society of Travel Writers' Travel Writer of the Year award - four times. Louise specialises in nature-based experiences and is passionate about simple, sustainable travel.

Tuvalu

Between Australia and Hawaii, the world's tiniest paradise

Halfway between Australia and Hawaii, this daisy-chain of nine 'islands' is one of the world's smallest countries.

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USA

Things to do in Miami, Florida: A three-minute guide

A quick guide to what to see and do in Miami.

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South America

The San Francisco you've never heard of

The 'other' San Francisco, population 450, is a little more wild in nature.

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A fruit seller at Cabarete, Dominican Republic. Visitors can make a real difference to the community and economy.

Cruising

No ordinary Caribbean adventure

Non-cruiser Louise Southerden sets a course for the Dominican Republic aboard Carnival's new socially responsible cruise line.

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Cruising

The unexpected Amazon

The strange and sometimes beautiful rainforest creatures prove to be the stars of the show on a jungle cruise.

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The front entrance to Casa Aliaga, the oldest house in the southern hemisphere.

Peru

Three-minute guide to Lima, Peru

The best things to see, do and eat in the Peruvian capital.

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Location, location: Hotel DeBrett, Auckland.

New Zealand

Hotel DeBrett, Auckland review

This quirky boutique hotel has earned its stripes, writes Louise Southerden.

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Classic luxury in paradise

I have a new morning routine: slip out of bed, slip into a bikini and walk down a few steps into the sea.

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Culture

The destinations we need to visit

In countries such as Nepal, Jordan, Afghanistan and Rwanda, your tourist dollar can do double duty helping the locals and wildlife, writes Louise Southerden.