Mal Chenu

Sydney

Travel Writer and Copywriter at Freelance

Travel writer, copywriter. Low maintenance. Author of 'A Young Man's Guide to Getting Some', hilariously helpful advice for men (and women) of all ages.

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Articles

Western Front and Gallipoli - two memorial journeys for every Australian

1 week ago | illawarramercury.com.au | Amy Cooper |Mal Chenu

Menin Gate, Ypres, Belgium. Picture: Getty ImagesTHE WESTERN FRONTSALE ON NOW! Tap into unlimited access or signup to continue reading All articles from our website & appThe digital version of Today's PaperBreaking news alerts direct to your inboxInteractive Crosswords, Sudoku and TriviaAll articles from the other in your areaJust like war itself, this battle has no real winners. Both destinations make for memorable, moving commemorative journeys.
Monaco v Vatican: which tiny nation is perfect for your dream trip?

2 weeks ago | canberratimes.com.au | Mal Chenu |Amy Cooper

Our duelling experts help you decide. Waterfront in Monaco.
Monaco v Vatican: which tiny nation is perfect for your dream trip?

2 weeks ago | moreechampion.com.au | Mal Chenu |Amy Cooper

Waterfront in Monaco. Picture: Getty ImagesMONACOSubscribe now for unlimited access. or signup to continue reading All articles from our websiteThe digital version of Today's PaperBreaking news alerts direct to your inboxAll articles from the other in your areaThe world's two smallest countries are the Tom Cruises of the world map - tiny, but rich.
Brasilia v Canberra: which modern city hits the mark for you?

3 weeks ago | exploretravel.com.au | Mal Chenu |Amy Cooper

Why move your government from one of the world's most bodacious, beloved cities to a patch of remote grassland? It's like dumping Giselle Bundchen for someone in accounts. But Rio was the wrong look for ambitious 1950s president Juscelino Kubitschek. He wanted his country to dominate the world stage, and this required a major vibe shift. He was thinking superpower, not samba. You can't blame him for seizing his chance to create a city entirely from scratch.
Which wildlife sanctuary is better - Taronga Zoo or Melbourne Zoo?

4 weeks ago | exploretravel.com.au | Amy Cooper |Mal Chenu

Who's who in the zoo? It really doesn't matter, because even if Melbourne had unicorns, dragons and the Loch Ness Monster, Sydney would still win this battle of the beasts. Just call it natural selection. Taronga is an Indigenous word for "beautiful view", the built-in benefit that Melbourne can't match. There's no habitat more prized than Taronga zoo's harbourside perch in Mosman, commanding the city's most stunning panoramas; coveted by humans but owned by animals.
Which wildlife sanctuary is better - Taronga Zoo or Melbourne Zoo?

4 weeks ago | thesenior.com.au | Amy Cooper |Mal Chenu

Stellar views and wildlife at Taronga Zoo in Sydney. Picture: DNSWWorld-class animal encounters await in the country's two biggest metropolises. But which sanctuary will you visit first? Our experts help you decide. Create a free account to read this article or signup to continue readingWho's who in the zoo? It really doesn't matter, because even if Melbourne had unicorns, dragons and the Loch Ness Monster, Sydney would still win this battle of the beasts. Just call it natural selection.
Game of Thrones fame or Roman grandeur? Split and Dubrovnik face off

1 month ago | exploretravel.com.au | Mal Chenu |Amy Cooper

The Game of Thrones people could have filmed their wildly popular TV series in Split. But they didn't. They wanted the most awesome King's Landing possible. So they went to Dubrovnik. And so should you. Dubrovnik played the role of King's Landing in all five seasons of the show, making it about the only character not to have been violently killed off. This is entirely appropriate, as the city has survived many an attempted destruction.
Game of Thrones fame or Roman grandeur? Split and Dubrovnik face off

1 month ago | thesenior.com.au | Mal Chenu |Amy Cooper

One is a magnet for Game of Thrones fans, the other for weary emperors of yore. But which Adriatic gem is for you? Our experts help you decide. Create a free account to read this article or signup to continue readingThe Game of Thrones people could have filmed their wildly popular TV series in Split. But they didn't. They wanted the most awesome King's Landing possible. So they went to Dubrovnik. And so should you.
Reggae or rum? Find out which island country calls you to the Caribbean

1 month ago | exploretravel.com.au | Amy Cooper |Mal Chenu

Don't you wish Bob Marley was still around? One love, one heart - and a big old reefer of the holy herb to be passed around everyone currently in charge of an army. That's what the world needs right now. Jamaica's legendary son might be gone, but his peace n' love spirit beckons from his Caribbean home, an island of pleasure and music, soaked in sunshine and rum, where waves roll in rhythm with reggae, and ganja is legal.
New Orleans or Rio? Inside the world's wildest festivals

1 month ago | exploretravel.com.au | Amy Cooper |Mal Chenu

The carnivals in Rio and New Orleans peak this week on Tuesday, the last hurrah before Lent, when Christians traditionally embark on 40 days of abstinence and penitence. That's one heck of a hangover, but you can bet the celebration's worth it. Especially if you opt for the NOLA version. In the Crescent City on the Mississippi, even funerals are street parties.