Contented Traveller
You’ve Worked Hard. You’ve Earned it. Just Travel.
“It’s All about Serendipity”
"You only earn karma points for unselfish deeds. Not for premeditated acts of point scoring" .... Gordon Arthur
RECENT POSTS
The Best Cooking Class in Tuscany in Italy
We went to the best Cooking Class in Tuscany in Italy. This is a tour which is bookable on TripAdvisor. This was something that I have wanted to experience for a long time. Perhaps, it was my impressions from novels like Under the Tuscan Sun or reading the recipes...
read more
Do a Food Walking Tour of Athens with a Local
One of the best things you can do when you visit the capital city of Greece is to do a Food Walking Tour of Athens with a local guide. Not only will you discover the culinary delights of the city of Athens, but you will learn about what is like to live in this ancient...
read more
Don’t Dismiss Exploring the Port of Civitavecchia in Italy
It was a pleasant revelation Exploring the Port of Civitavecchia in Italy. We knew very little about Civitavecchia, (pronounced chee-vee-ta-vek-chee-uh) and to be quite honest we were only expecting to sleep one night here, before boarding our cruise ship. Instead, we...
read more
Exploring Bathurst in NSW, Australia – more than just fast cars
It was fascinating Exploring Bathurst in NSW, Australia and discovering that this very attractive central western city is a lot more than just fast cars. The city is enjoying its own renaissance as a cultured and artisanal city, worthy of discovering or rediscovering....
read more
Bishop’s Court Estate in Bathurst – Luxury, Elegance and Warmth
Bishop’s Court Estate in Bathurst is a beautifully restored, historic boutique hotel, which was once owned by the local bishop. Now it is the property of Christine LeFevre, who to the best of my knowledge is not a bishop. I would hazard a guess that she is a little...
read more
The Community that is Mayfield Garden in NSW, Australia
It's pretty tricky to know where to start with the community that is Mayfield Garden in NSW, Australia. .. but I will start with something that is dear to my heart. Education. Ok, regular readers will know I was a teacher for many years. Much as I ended up spending...
read more
Looking after Everyone at the Hydro Majestic Afternoon High Tea
You have got to give credit to this iconic Blue Mountains hotel when they can look after Everyone at the Hydro Majestic Afternoon High Tea. Located just 103kms from Sydney, the Blue Mountains is one of the most popular destinations for weekend travelers, domestic and...
read more
Hoi An, The Yellow City of Vietnam
Have you ever you ever wondered why Hoi An is called The Yellow City of Vietnam? I certainly did as we wandered around the golden glow of these striking yellow buildings throughout this UNESCO town. Hoi An is a popular tourist destination because it is beautiful, it...
read more
How to Select the Best Tailor in Hoi An, Vietnam
One of the first things people will ask when going to this stunning city in Vietnam is How to select the best tailor in Hoi An. You can read more about Hoi An here. The beautiful town of Hoi An is known for many things, and one of those is tailoring. Nearly everyone...
read moreJoin Us
...
About Us
We love experiencing a country, city or place by connecting to its history, people and culture.
We know that today’s traveller seek experiences, because that is what we also do.
Find out more about us right here
We are Paula and Gordon,
Award Winning Travel Writers
We love experiencing a country, city or place by connecting to its history, people and culture.
We know that today’s traveller seeks experiences, because that is what we also do.
Find out more about us right here
Working With Contented Traveller
Media Kit
Contented Traveller is read in 130+ countries. Our readers are modern, open-minded and socially responsible individuals with a very strong interest in travelling, cultural destinations and looking for something that is unique.
WORK WITH US
Contented Traveller is a Travel Business. As such we like to work with other businesses on mutually beneficial projects.We have worked with many travel companies, hotels, tourism boards to bring the latest travel trends to our readers.
