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Sue Wallace

Travel writer

Sue Wallace is an Albury-based freelance travel writer who loves writing about country ventures, luxury stays, cruising and dining and the journeys to get there.

A story of resilience … Belfast’s Europa Hotel.

Still standing: Inside ‘the most bombed hotel in Europe’

Tell a local you’re staying at the Europa and they’re bound to have a story to tell you about the property that withstood more than 30 bombings over three decades.

  • Sue Wallace
Purple reign … FOSO dazzles under the night sky.

The Hills Hoists are alive in stunning new light installation

This latest light installation from the creator of Uluru’s Field of Light is as mesmerising as the location, at the junction of the Murray and Darling rivers, surrounded by the 40,000-year-old Perry Sandhills.

  • Sue Wallace
A golden nine-metre serene Buddha statue in the Abhayamudra pose symbolising peace and protection, greets all.

Asia’s stunning new $3 billion airport opens up a new frontier

There’s a resort feel to this vast airport, built to accommodate 15 million passengers a year, and increasing to 50 million in the next 25 years.

  • Sue Wallace
Sgraffito craftsmanship.

This country’s version of graffiti is much more beautiful than Italy’s

Sgraffito is part of an art form dating back 500 years.

  • Sue Wallace
The Langham Huntington in Pasadena, California.

No wonder celebs love this iconic LA hotel

This historic pink-hued hotel which opened as The Huntington in 1914 has always attracted A-listers.

  • Sue Wallace
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Planted in 2016, today the maze is thriving.

Nine reasons families are flocking to Ned Kelly’s old stomping ground

From hidden gnomes to a paw print walk, there are plenty of fun family things to do in and around Mansfield, Victoria.

  • Sue Wallace
Have dog, will travel.

Sidecar adventures in Cape Town with Brody the dog

A vintage sidecar with dog in tow is the only way to cruise Cape Town.

  • Sue Wallace
Neuschwanstein Castle, the 19th century Romanesque Revival palace.

The fairytale destination that inspired Disneyland’s iconic castle

We explore the countryside on horse-drawn routes favoured by “mad” King Ludwig II, who could surely build showstopper castles.

  • Sue Wallace
The King Valley wine region in Victoria.

No passport required for a visit to this little piece of Italy

No wonder the King Valley attracted many Italian families to the area decades ago – it mirrors parts of Italy.

  • Sue Wallace
Avon Country House Bed and Breakfast.

This is a true hidden gem in this underrated Victorian town

The beautiful garden at this B&B is home to Californian redwoods, echidnas, wombats and squirrel gliders as well as a saltwater pool.

  • Sue Wallace