Danielle Norton – Travel & Food Writer

This week, host Angelica-Hazel Toutovunji is joined by Danielle Norton, a seasoned travel and food writer whose work has been featured in renowned publications including Escape, Conde Nast, Australian Traveller, Delicious, Luxury Escapes, The Age, and International Traveller, among many others.

Episode Overview

In this episode, Danielle takes us on an extraordinary journey through her most memorable travel experiences — from an unexpected night in a Thai brothel to the deeply moving spiritual connection of visiting Uluṟu in Central Australia.

She shares insights from her writing career, offering valuable advice on how she successfully pitches captivating travel stories to top international publications.

Destinations Featured

Join Danielle as she recounts her adventures across the globe:

• Papua New Guinea – Cruising the Sepik River with True North
• Tamworth, NSW – Experiencing the Country Music Festival
• Nashville, USA – The home of country music
• England – Backpacking across the countryside
• Japan – Walking the Kumano Kodo Trail
• Broome, WA – Exploring Australia’s northwest gem
• Kanchanaburi, Thailand – History and culture intertwined
• Uluṟu, NT – Staying at Ayers Rock Resort
• Bangkok, Thailand – From Bangkok Social to the luxurious Four Seasons
• Niyama House – A tranquil escape
• 1 Hotel Melbourne – Sustainable city luxury
• Morocco & Africa – Colour, culture, and culinary adventures
• Margaret River, WA – Wine and coastal beauty
• Decca Restaurant & Wine Bar – Fine dining and local flavours
• Preston Market & Queen Vic Market – The heartbeat of Melbourne’s food scene
• National Gallery of Victoria & Melbourne Theatre Company – Art and culture highlights
• Chadstone Shopping Centre – Retail therapy at its best
• Taxi Kitchen & Vue de Monde – Iconic Melbourne dining experiences
• Yarra Valley & Great Ocean Road – Scenic escapes and local produce
• Corinna Wilderness Village, Tasmania – Eco-adventure in the wild
• Bali – From the luxurious Mulia Hotel to island serenity

About the Guest

Danielle Norton

Website: daniellenorton.com.au

Danielle offers coaching for aspiring travel writers. Listeners can access a $20 discount on her coaching services using the code TRAVELDATE at checkout.

Episode Credits

Host: Angelica-Hazel Toutovunji

📸 Instagram: @angelica_hazel_nutrition & @the_travel_date_

📧 Email: info@angelicahazel.com.au

🌐 Website: angelicahazel.com.au

Guest: Danielle Norton

🌐 Website: daniellenorton.com.au

Produced by: Podcast City Business & Lifestyle Network

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