Kirsten Galliott

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May 06, 2025By Kirsten GalliottBrought to you by Silversea The thrill of an expedition cruise in Antarctica with Silversea is found in once-in-a-lifetime experiences on the water and the land as well as the luxurious comfort and seamless service you’ll find onboard, writes Kirsten Galliott. Here’s what you can expect on your adventure. “We go out paddling and attain nirvana,” says lead kayak guide Tyler Stern. I’m as close to the beating heart of Antarctica as I can imagine.

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May 01, 2025By Kirsten Galliott | Illustration by Marc Némorin Australia’s newly minted chief scientist, Tony Haymet, is a professor of oceanography who suggests we should all stick to the facts. Current role: Australia’s chief scientistTenure: Three monthsPrevious roles: Emeritus director and vice-chancellor, Scripps Institution of Oceanography; chair, Antarctic Science Foundation; chief of marine and atmospheric research, CSIRO How do you define great leadership?

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Skip to content April 10, 2025By Kirsten Galliott | Photography by Sandun de Silva This retreat at a hillside tea plantation is a serene escape from the hustle and bustle. The drive from Colombo to Kandy is a chaotic mash of tuktuks, cars and motorbikes that take over every inch of asphalt. It’s a reminder that while Sri Lanka may be slightly smaller than Tasmania, it’s home to a staggering 23.1 million people.

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Skip to content March 28, 2025 By Kirsten Galliott | Illustration by Marc Némorin Related content Ceramic Artist Alex Bray’s Porcelain Works Belie a Hidden Resilience People “How I Travel” with Fashion Designer Gabriella Pereira People 5 Minutes With Award-winning Arts Leader, Journalist and Actor, Rhoda Roberts AO People The Pop Culture Inspiring Actress and Singer Angelina Thomson Right Now People Discover where you want to go next: trending destinations, new openings and our favourite...

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March 05, 2025By Kirsten Galliott | Photography by Dirk Bischoff This one-of-a-kind walk in north-east Tasmania offers immersion in the local First Nations culture. When Clyde Mansell came up with the idea to create a First Nations-guided hike in north-eastern lutruwita/Tasmania, he had little idea of the hoops he’d have to jump through to realise his dream. It took him 15 years, multiple governments and more paperwork than you can imagine – but he was determined.