Rob McFarland
Writer. Speaker. Trainer
Hi! I’m an award-winning travel writer, speaker and trainer who divides his time between Australia, the US and Europe.
Writing courses
Aspiring travel writer?
Love travelling? Love writing? Want to turn your passion into a career?
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Want to learn how to promote your business using the media?
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Want to know what Australia’s top editors want in news items and story pitches?
Latest stories
Searching for contentment in the world’s happiest country
What is happiness? It’s a question that has vexed humankind for millennia. Marketers would have us believe it’s the latest phone, watch or handbag. Self-help books prescribe everything from stoicism to nihilism. One country that appears to have figured it out is Finland, which has topped the World Happiness Report rankings for the past eight…
Vegas without the hangover
“Wow,” said a colleague, after taking a sip of my drink. “You’d never know that didn’t contain alcohol.” We were sitting in F1 Arcade Las Vegas, the flagship outpost of the high-energy Formula 1 franchise, which opened last year inside The Forum Shops at Caesars Palace. The slick venue has 87 hi-tech racing simulators, three…
The unsung Nordic foodie capital
“Shall we sit outside?” asks guide Heather Domeney. “It’s a lovely day.” Originally from Tasmania, Domeney has lived in Helsinki for 23 years and has clearly adapted to the Nordic climate. While not actually raining, it’s so misty I can barely see the other side of the harbour. Still, it’s the ideal weather for a…
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Contact
To contact me about writing, speaking or training opportunities, email rob@robmcfarland.org – I’d love to hear from you!
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