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.
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- Airline reviews
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
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
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
- ★★★★
- Europe
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
- ★★★★
- Airline reviews
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
- ★★★★
- Airport reviews
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
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
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
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
- ★★★★
- Europe
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