Sabine Leroy

Dubai

Freelance Travel Writer at Escape Australia

Travel Writer at Freelance

Freelance Travel Writer & Comms Pro. Hobbies include breakfast, lunch and dinner

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Are Qantas or Virgin credit cards better? | escape.com.au

Sep 4, 2024 | escape.com.au | Sabine Leroy

Escape’s points expert, Sabine Leroy, answers your questions about frequent flyer programs.
Do Virgin Velocity points expire and how to keep them

Jul 5, 2023 | escape.com.au | Sabine Leroy

Escape’s points expert, Sabine Leroy, answers your questions about frequent flyer programs. Don't let your Velocity points wither. How long do I have to use my Velocity points? Do they expire? Yes they can expire. But if you consistently earn or spend points, they won’t expire. Sounds complicated, I know. Here’s how it works. Your Velocity points will expire after 24 months of what Virgin calls “account inactivity”. That means over two years, nothing has happened with your account.
Best hacks for saving at all inclusive resorts

Jun 25, 2023 | escape.com.au | Sabine Leroy

Take the stress out of your next family holiday. There’s a new thing on my list of must haves when travelling. No mental load. Ok well, less mental load. That thing for parents that involves figuring out what we’re eating, where we’re going, what we’re doing, plan B in case kids don’t like it, and the list goes on. In fact, according to Expedia research, the appeal of all-inclusive accommodation has grown by over 52 per cent in the last year.
What to do in extreme weather in Europe

Jun 25, 2023 | escape.com.au | Sabine Leroy

If climate change decides to wreck your holiday, you'd better be prepared. Bikini? Check. Suntan lotion? Check. Puffer jacket? Wait, what. Is your social media feed filled with mates enjoying sundowners in Santorini and pizza in Roma? Ah yes, summer in the northern hemisphere. The Aussie rush to Europe has begun, but now there’s something threatening your aperitivo. With climate change, extreme weather is now accompanying European summers.
What to do in extreme weather in Europe

Jun 25, 2023 | couriermail.com.au | Sabine Leroy

Bikini? Check. Suntan lotion? Check. Puffer jacket? Wait, what. Is your social media feed filled with mates enjoying sundowners in Santorini and pizza in Roma? Ah yes, summer in the northern hemisphere. The Aussie rush to Europe has begun, but now there’s something threatening your aperitivo. With climate change, extreme weather is now accompanying European summers.
Etihad and Emirates are partnering - what that means for you

Jun 6, 2023 | escape.com.au | Sabine Leroy

The Middle East has never been more flexible. Emirates Airline and Etihad Airways have signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) to expand their interline agreement. The agreement is the first of its kind between the two carriers. It’s aimed at boosting tourism to the UAE by allowing travellers to add more cities within the country to their itinerary. Though both airlines are based in the United Arab Emirates, Etihad is owned by the emirate of Abu Dhabi while Emirates is owned by Dubai.
Are paper boarding passes becoming extinct?

Jun 1, 2023 | escape.com.au | Sabine Leroy

Love them or hate them, boarding passes are one of the most important documents when getting on a flight. It’s literally your ticket to fly. Not only do they prove you have a seat on the flight, but they also confirm your destination, boarding time and your name. Now imagine a flight where you turn up without a paper ticket other than your phone. It may not come as a surprise to some with Australian carriers already doing digital boarding passes.
10 dishes you have to try in France

May 29, 2023 | adelaidenow.com.au | Sabine Leroy

1/91. GaletteGalette originates in Brittany, a region on the Northwestern coast of France. It’s a savoury crepe made of buckwheat flour – yep, that means they are gluten free! Cheese, ham, eggs, mushrooms or all of the above: you name it. Though galettes are from Brittany, you’ll find restaurants serving them all around the country. Galettes and crepes are usually eaten with cider so don’t be surprised if there’s no wine on the menu. 2/92. Cheese soufflé Imagine eating a cloud of cheese.
10 dishes you have to try in France

May 29, 2023 | dailytelegraph.com.au | Sabine Leroy

Galette originates in Brittany, a region on the Northwestern coast of France. It’s a savoury crepe made of buckwheat flour – yep, that means they are gluten free! Cheese, ham, eggs, mushrooms or all of the above: you name it. Though galettes are from Brittany, you’ll find restaurants serving them all around the country. Galettes and crepes are usually eaten with cider so don’t be surprised if there’s no wine on the menu.
10 dishes you have to try in France

May 29, 2023 | escape.com.au | Sabine Leroy

France is home to over 1,600 cheeses, 200 wine varieties and countless delicacies across the country. It’s not just croissants and baguettes you need to try – though the humble baguette has just been granted UNESCO’s World Heritage Status – there are many other foods you need to sample. 1. GaletteGalette originates in Brittany, a region on the Northwestern coast of France.