About Shelley Winkel

Armed with the fundamental phrase “where is the toilet?” Shelley Winkel began her travelling life as a high school exchange student in Tokushima, a Japanese country town hailed for its dance of the dead and piquant limes. Since then she has lived and worked in four continents, slowly moving up the travel chain from backpacker to flashbacker and beyond. Today, Shelley still loves to jump on the plane and explore; but it’s increasingly with an eye on finding five stars and two hats.

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How to dine fine on the cheap

Dec 04, 2012 No Comments by

Learn how to be plush on a pittance and dine at some of Australia’s top restaurants for less.

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Warning: Eclipse to rock the world

Oct 31, 2012 No Comments by

Tropical North Queensland will plunge into darkness for 4 minutes on November 14, but will there be lasting effects of the Solar Eclipse?

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7 ways I failed at travel

Oct 15, 2012 No Comments by

Most travel stories have self-congratulatory success written all over them. This is not one of those stories.

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Father’s Day ideas for celebrity dads

Aug 28, 2012 No Comments by

Spare a thought for the millions of Aussie dads who will wake up on Sunday to breakfast in bed and a doona full of unwanted gifts.

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Pub of the Week: Drink in the legend of the Birdsville Pub

Aug 24, 2012 No Comments by

Birdsville Pub might be in the middle of nowhere, but with or without the lubrication of the ale, it’s here you can taste the legendary mateship of Australia.

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5 ways to go native in Tropical North Queensland

Aug 14, 2012 No Comments

Tailormake your own walkabout to suit your travel style with our guide to Queensland’s best indigenous experiences.

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Pub of the Week: Monsoon snake drops

Aug 10, 2012 No Comments

Wedged in the middle of crocodile country, The Lion’s Den has stood the the test of time as a watering hole for wandering nomads and local hippies alike.

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A Portrait of Spain, Brisbane style

Jul 30, 2012 No Comments

Shelley Winkel says “Buenos Dias Brisbane” with a visit to Portrait of Spain: Masterpieces from The Prado.

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Pub of the Week: The ‘Courty’ Steals a Girl Away

Jul 20, 2012 No Comments

It’s Nimbin with money and on a Friday night the Court House Hotel is the oracle of happiness.

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Pub of the week: Mussels from Brussels

Jul 13, 2012 No Comments

In the farmlands of Toowoomba you would expect prime steaks to top the local menu, but one pub begs to differ.

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