Narelle Bouveng

Australia

Writer and Editor at Freelance

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Reef revival - Australian Geographic

2 weeks ago | australiangeographic.com.au | Narelle Bouveng

The water shimmers in myriad shades of blue. It shifts from sapphire to jade and iridescent turquoise as sunlight illuminates the surface, sending beams flickering like strobe lights across the coral gardens below. Schools of fish flutter in synchrony. A green turtle drifts by. And beyond the coral shelf, a giant manta ray glides like an apparition through the ocean’s inky depths.
The Best Gold Coast Day Spas & Bathhouses

2 months ago | experiencegoldcoast.com | Narelle Bouveng

Soak your worries away and indulge in beauty and wellbeing treatments at some of the best day spas and bathhouses on the Gold Coast. Treat yourself to a mind-melting massage, rejuvenating facial or blissful body wrap at a 5-star hotel, outdoor bathhouse or eco-retreat in the Hinterland. Combine with some sunshine and time in nature and you’re on your way to ultimate relaxation. Join us as we take a tour of some of the most popular Gold Coast day spas and bathhouses.
Where to Get Your Santa Photos on the Gold Coast

Oct 30, 2024 | experiencegoldcoast.com | Narelle Bouveng

It's an annual tradition that little people, pets and parents love. Santa has arrived on the Gold Coast to sprinkle some Christmas magic and take some photos with his adoring fans. Get in quick - he needs to get back to the North Pole to prep for his big delivery day. Here’s where you can your Gold Coast Santa photos for 2024. Santa at HOTAThe holiday season has come to HOTA with a 12 day festival, a Sprinkling of Christmas.
A deep dive into the world of reef manta rays- Australian Geographic

Aug 21, 2024 | australiangeographic.com.au | Narelle Bouveng

Terms such as mystical, ethereal, and otherworldly attempt to encapsulate the manta’s unique allure. Yet, before experiencing this enchantment firsthand, I would never have imagined the exhilaration that a manta ray encounter could evoke. Australian marine scientist Dr Asia Haines explains this “buzz” as “a gateway drug to conservation.” Her own euphoric manta encounter in 2008 propelled her to change careers and pursue marine science.
Ritz-Carlton Fukuoka Japan hotel review: sophisticated luxury

Aug 5, 2024 | escape.com.au | Narelle Bouveng

The lowdownCommanding the upper nine floors of it’s gleaming 25-storey glass prism-shaped address, The Ritz-Carlton Fukuoka has ushered a modern new era of sophisticated luxury into Japan’s oldest city of Hakata, which was re-named Fukuoka in 1889 when the two cities merged as one. The locationFukuoka Prefecture claims the sun-soaked northern corner of Japan’s southernmost main island of Kyushu.
Guide to Fukuoka’s Yatai: Best street food in Japan

Jul 30, 2024 | escape.com.au | Narelle Bouveng

What is Yatai? It could be said, Yatai is the source of contemporary Japanese cuisine. From the fanciest restaurants in Tokyo (where 251 Michelin Stars were awarded across 194 restaurants in 2024 alone), to New York, Singapore and Sydney; what we know (and love) as "Japanese food" most likely began as an improvised dish created by street food vendors who carried kitchens around on their backs. Where did Yatai originate?
The Best Things To Do At Night On The Gold Coast

Jul 5, 2024 | destinationgoldcoast.com | Narelle Bouveng

So you’ve enjoyed an amazing evening meal but you’re not ready to call it a night… or there's time to kill before your dinner booking. If you're keen to keep the good times rolling, we’ve got you. The Gold Coast offers an epic lineup of entertainment experiences that stay open late, whether that's a cheeky cabaret show, some family friendly games, nocturnal native animals or a sky high cocktail. Here’s our hit list of where to find the fun after dark.
The Best Things To Do At Night On The Gold Coast

Jul 5, 2024 | experiencegoldcoast.com | Narelle Bouveng

So you’ve enjoyed an amazing evening meal but you’re not ready to call it a night… or there's time to kill before your dinner booking. If you're keen to keep the good times rolling, we’ve got you. The Gold Coast offers an epic lineup of entertainment experiences that stay open late, whether that's a cheeky cabaret show, some family friendly games, nocturnal native animals or a sky high cocktail. Here’s our hit list of where to find the fun after dark.
EQ Hotel, Kuala Lumpur review: Best five star luxury hotel in the city

Jul 3, 2024 | escape.com.au | Narelle Bouveng

The re-birth of Kuala Lumpur’s historic five-star hotel proves exquisite hospitality will always be in style. The lowdownHolding court as Malaysia’s finest 5-star hotel since the 70’s, The Equatorial was the darling of high-society and high-end travellers alike for decades. But in 2012, when it was completely razed to make way for its new incarnation; EQ, the hotel was masterfully elevated to claim unrivalled city views.
EQ Hotel, Kuala Lumpur review: Best five star luxury hotel in the city

Jul 3, 2024 | couriermail.com.au | Narelle Bouveng

LifestyleDon't miss out on the headlines from Lifestyle. Followed categories will be added to My News. The re-birth of Kuala Lumpur’s historic five-star hotel proves exquisite hospitality will always be in style. The lowdownHolding court as Malaysia’s finest 5-star hotel since the 70’s, The Equatorial was the darling of high-society and high-end travellers alike for decades.