Thought our ‘Life in the time of COVID-19’ series was dead and buried? Well, we’ve whipped out the defibrillator and revived it with the help of NCL’s Vanessa Green.

Cunard’s commercial director had plenty to share during her catch-up with Travel Weekly, including how she once saw a koala walk out of a bar.

On top of answering all of our questions, the GM of the new Pyrmont property gave Travel Weekly’s editor some handy tips on beard maintenance.

This week, Travel Weekly’s editor challenged cruise ship entertainer Nicola Bolton to a dance-off. Not only did he lose, but he also managed to roll an ankle.

Travel Weekly’s editor recently enjoyed a cycle and a chat with TripADeal’s chief operating officer … until the back tyre on his bike went flat.

This week, the head chef at Samuels on Mill at Parmelia Hilton played us his favourite Foo Fighters songs while making his famous brisket. It was delicious.

Some have described this interview as a bit of a Gee-up, but in a good way. See what we did there?

This week, Virginia Tourism’s president and CEO took us for a jaunt along the James River in Richmond. She also kindly answered a few questions for us.

Such is the dedication of Travel Weekly’s editor, he interrupted a kiss between Carnival Spirit’s resident cruise director and his fiancée just to do this interview.

This week, a member of TravelManagers’ national partnership office team shared her favourite country music playlist with us. We didn’t hold it against her.

This week, The Fullerton’s GM showed Travel Weekly how to make Salerno-style ravioli. Our editor didn’t have the heart to tell him that he is allergic to gluten.

This week, our editor enjoyed a beachside chat with Global Work & Travel’s marketing manager on the Gold Coast … until he accidentally stepped on a blue bottle.