Travelling Señorita

From Dunedin to Central Otago into Queenstown & back across to Christchurch- we explore the beauty of the south of south island, New Zealand.

Malina Daultan grew up & studied in Dunedin on the bottom of New Zealand’s South Island, studying business finance at the town’s renowned Otago University. Living & working all over the country, her & husband Dan left the corporate world behind & bought a small coffee roasting business Strictly Coffee in Dunedin- growing the brand to where it is today . https://strictlycoffee.co.nz https://www.tra...

A short & direct flight from the Gold Coast to Dunedin, crisp sunny days with the odd snow filled night- from a majestic castle on the headland to a vintage train journey through the mountains & gorge to a sublime surf beach & foodies haven to a thriving city with cafes, bars & global eateries. https://www.dunedinnz.com/business/enterprise-dunedin https://www.travellingsenorita.com

Performer & writer Joshua Hinton digs deeper into his lineage to understand where he fits in, his organic & engaging performance in ‘A place in the Sultan’s Kitchen’ invites the audience to think globally, through sights, senses & tastes-with a banging chicken curry to finish. https://www.brisbanefestival.com.au/events/a-place-in-the-sultans-kitchen https://www.travellingsenorita.com

A festive week from Ken Dones ‘No Rules’ opening at HOTA to Stephen Pages ‘Baleen Moondjan’ performance on a barge on Brisbane River, to ‘A place in Sultans Kitchen’ at QPAC to acclaimed actor Sheridan Harbridge’s vibrant tribute to Chrissy Amplett.

Brisbane Festival 5-27 September, stretches its colour & energy across the city, paying homage to Creative Director Louise Bezzina, the sun is shining, the community is connected & the vibe is high. https://www.brisbanefestival.com.au https://www.brisbanefestival.com.au

Chef Syrco Bakker grew up in the Netherlands with roots firmly grounded in Indonesia. Learning skills from his Dutch Chef father & cooking family feasts with his Indonesian mother- he has blended the two worlds to open a sustainable destination restaurant in the hills of Ubud Bali, Syrco Base.

Let’s talk about the future of Bali, from Fins Beach Clubs rubbish robot, funding Stella’s Child for Bali’s youth & the 1st Air, Sea & Rescue helicopter, to global eateries & waste management programs.

From intentionally acclaimed hotel openings to the cities annual arts festival, the Gold Coast is more than lifestyle, it’s culturally dynamic & engaging-stay tuned for Ken Done’s exhibition ‘No Rules’ opening at HOTA next month.

Gold Coast born & Brisbane raised artist Michael Zavros talks about his life as a renowned & sustainable artist, along with his latest endeavour as Artistic Director for BLEACH festival-rounding off this weekend on the Gold Coast.

We jump aboard the iconic & luxurious Rocky Mountaineer from beautiful Banff to the vibe of Vancouver, experiencing the striking Rocky Mountains & the dramatic landscape of British Columbia-bear spotting along the way.

Central Athens is the ideal place to roam the National Gardens, Central Food Markets, Hotel Bretagne for High Tea & a relaxing ‘eat, play, stay’ at Athens Capital Hotel. https://athenscapitalhotel-mgallery.com/restaurants-bars/ https://www.travellingsenorita.com

Arriving on the bustling Split Marina we head for the Diocletian Palace, staying in the old town in a locally owned apartment, we take a Split Food Tour & a short ferry to Trogir to explore the authentic old town.

Visiting Vis Island, we stay on the other side in Komiza, touring secluded beaches and wineries by scooter, with hidden bunkers & majestic hills to watch the sunset-we take a day trip to Vis old town for shopping & eats.

We ferry hop from the pristine Island of Korcula visiting secluded beaches & wineries in Lumbarda, to the popular & striking island of Hvar-with a visit to the charming town of Stari Grad & the many swimming inlets along the way.

We stop awhile in Cavtat just outside of Dubrovnik, with an authentic old town, bustling marina & expansive national park, it’s a just a short ferry ride to Dubrovnik for day trips.

Jurica Farac has roots in Korcula Island & is born in Split, combining the both he is the owner of renowned restaurant Makarun, we talk all things Croatia from the land to the sea.

Let’s go Montenegro, we drive across the Croatian border to Kotor Bay, take a three island boat tour, dinner in the spectacular old town, cable car to the mountain top & a dreamy beach stay in Budva.

Chef Dejan was born in Serbia, growing up around honest, real food he became a chef, then a dream to move to Alaska to fish & cook fresh seafood, back to Serbia where he was offered a job to head up Farma Carevic just outside of Budva, Montenegro-an interactive farm & destination restaurant by the Adriatic Sea. https://carevici.me/en/ https://www.travellingsenorita.com

We sail the Ionian Islands from picturesque Corfu to the magic of Meganisi, with a plethora of tavernas, good people & stunning landscapes along the way.

We jump on board designer Karen Carswells boat in the Ionian Sea, Greece, to talk about designing her latest clothes range Salt & Wood for the curvy lady to buying a yacht in a foreign country-learning to sail from the sea up.

From the snow capped mountains, waterfalls @ old towns of Berat to the picturesque villages, beaches & cliffs of Sarandë & Ksamil, Albania is ripe for the traveller picking. https://www.travellingsenorita.com

Hotel Plaza Berat Manager Olivia Gega talks about the fixture of tourism in Albania, the dark communist past & the positive moves forward in the wake of the country’s popularity.

From Malta to Gozo, stay in Valletta old town, explore the ancient ruins & bluest grottos, take a ferry to Gozo for an authentic cooking class in Victoria & sublime sunset at Xlenthi. https://www.visitmalta.com/en/ https://www.travellingsenorita.com

Chef Ana grew up working in Venezuela, with a family who loved to cook, a move to Malta 2 years ago she’s now part of an exceptional female duo who head up Latin inspired Hammetts Mestizo in Malta. https://hammettsmestizo.com https://www.travellingsenorita.com