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Jenny Hewett

Jenny Hewett

Travel writer

Jenny Hewett is a Sydney-based freelance travel writer who has lived in South-East Asia and the Middle East, and loves nothing more than being among nature and wildlife.

There’s plenty to watch on the entertainment system.

Cabin crew on this Qantas superjumbo deliver less-than-super service

My choice of meal has run out and one of the crew is so indifferent that she makes no acknowledgement nor eye contact when serving me.

  • Jenny Hewett
Tashkent International Airport.

Tourism is booming in this developing country, but its airport hasn’t caught up

Visitor numbers have tripled, but if you’re passing through this airport expect long waits at immigration and security, and bring a book.

  • Jenny Hewett
Former prisoners are now tour guides on Robben Island.

Infamous former prison island is a must-see attraction

Robben Island’s 500-year history reads like a depraved thriller, but it’s well worth a visit.

  • Jenny Hewett
Paris Gare de Lyon, one of the most beautiful belle epoque buildings in the French capital.

The stunning French train station with an equally stunning restaurant

This seamless 126-year-old hub is a glorious step back in time and features a stunning restaurant worth visiting before your train.

  • Jenny Hewett
Business class seats are tighter than some competitors.

Tight business class seats, but US crew (and food) exceed expectations

It’s not the most luxurious business class cabin I’ve travelled in, but the crew is great and the food even better than first class on other carriers.

  • Jenny Hewett
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The pointy light fittings feel intrusive at Shanghai Pudong International Airport in China.

This airport’s food is so good you might forget you have a flight to catch

I run into a few issues at this terminal, but it also delivers possibly the greatest airport meal I’ve ever tasted.

  • Jenny Hewett
The hut and surrounds at Cape Royds.

Ten days to build, still standing 118 years later: Inside a hero’s remote shack

This well-preserved time capsule is a remarkable window into the Heroic Age of polar exploration.

  • Jenny Hewett
Dam Square is home to a number of Amsterdam’s landmarks.

This compact European capital is a cultural juggernaut

Amsterdam offers everything from world-class art and museums to traditional bars and UNESCO-listed canals.

  • Jenny Hewett
Vlore, Albania.

I spent a week in Europe’s most affordable country. Here’s what it cost

There’s no better way to empty your bank balance than to visit Europe during summer. But there’s one destination that’s kinder to your wallet.

  • Jenny Hewett
Amsterdam Centraal station’s ornate facade.

A train station that makes flying seem far less convenient

Planes have revolutionised modern travel, but this experience is so efficient and stress-free that it almost makes flying seem archaic.

  • Jenny Hewett