JOHN BORTHWICK

One of Australia’s leading freelance travel writers, John is a specialist in out-of-the-way destinations, from the Andaman Sea to the North Pole. His writing and photography have received recognitions ranging from PATA’s Gold Award and the Friend of Thailand Award to numerous Australian Society of Travel Writers gongs, including Travel Writer of the Year.

Which destinations are at the top of your bucket list?

Swimming with whale sharks in the Philippines and Arctic cruising on the world’s first hybrid tech, polar expedition ship.