Tarkine Wilderness Adventure - At home in the wilderness

from 28 October 2013, Rod will disappear into the Tasmanian wilderness on a trip to the acclaimed Corinna Wilderness Experience
"an escape from mass tourism, to one of the most remote and beautiful parts of the world."

Editorial and pictorial will be available from first week November 2013
these images from the website

Bangkok by Design: The Thai capital's fun and funky new hotels (updated)

Main image: Pullman Bangkok Hotel G foyer. Top: Scarlett

Following an on-going theme, Rod strives to investigate this new wave of 'designer' hotels sweeping the crazy capital of Thailand. Currently that roster reads:

• Pullman Bangkok Hotel G (Accor)
• Sofitel So Bangkok
• VIE Hotel (Accor M Gallery)
• Hansar
• Mode Sathorn Hotel (by Siam@Siam)
• Muse Hotel (Accor M Gallery)
• The Siam

Plus Rod regularly samples the staple offerings from the best known chains.
For a complete list, please email.