Written by

Sara Rudling

Exploring the unexpected: Sara’s travels have taken her from climbing up chains on Mt. Ishizuchi to spotting endangered wildlife in Port Davey. When she’s not scribbling down sentences, Sara loves creating playlists for her next concert, embracing Melbourne's café culture, and camping under the stars.

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Totally Wild: Exploring Tasmania’s Stunning South-West

Tasmania’s rugged south-west coast is home to living fossils, waterways teeming with marine life and, now, an On Board floating lodge that puts this wealth of wilderness a few steps from your luxury stay. Keen birdwatcher, Sara Rudling, sets sail for this inaccessible region of the Apple Isle binoculars firmly in hand. There’s a friendly […]

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Why There’s Never Been a Better Time to Go to Japan

From endless fields of sunflowers to the explosive beat of taiko drums, there’s never been a better time to experience Japan. Is Japan on your list of must-visit (or return to) destinations? You’re not alone – with visitor numbers hitting over 25 million in 2023, Japan continues to entice first-time and seasoned travellers to its […]

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A Tale of Three Eras at Hobart’s The Tasman

From 1840s sandstone to glass-walled modern splendour, The Tasman is a celebration of classic luxury in true Tasmanian style. Writer Sara Rudling stays at this award-winning Luxury Collection hotel. The Tasman, a Luxury Collection Hotel, Hobart invites a unique blend of heritage glamour and contemporary convenience to the capital of the Apple Isle. Since opening […]