VISIT MELBOURNE TO THE MORNINGTON PENINSULA, VICTORIA.
As the southern states come out of the depths of winter, and the spring flowers begin to bloom- it’s the ideal time to visit Melbourne and the Mornin
FOR THE LOVE OF VAL di ZOLDO, DOLOMITES, ITALY.
Drive one hour north of Venice to the upper Veneto region and you are in the spectacular Dolomites, literally immersed in the peaks of mountainous sn
TIME TO ROAM AT HOME, BYRON BAY, AUSTRALIA.
As Australians we live on a somewhat remote island and as such we are full of intrigue and endless dreams of far away places. Always looking for the
‘FALL IN LOVE WITH THE NATURALLY BEAUTIFUL MALDIVES’
The Maldives conjures up images of clear blue waters, plentiful reefs and the whitest of sand. But nothing could have prepared us for the visual sple
FOR THE LOVE OF (BARCA, BARCA) BARCELONA
Transiting in Zurich airport after a lay over from Singapore, my mind wanders back two decades to my last visit to Barcelona. It’s the smells, sou
'WE LOVE WELLNESS IN SRI LANKA
Having spent a large part of my working life researching wellness retreats and products, I decided it was time to venture further afield from the usu
FOR THE LOVE OF MATERA, ITALY…… Europe’s Capital of Culture for 2019
Italy’s renowned for its food, natural beauty and iconic monuments, so it’s no wonder it was voted the number one most beautiful country in the world
FOR THE LOVE OF EDEN HEALTH RETREAT.
The Garden of Eden is a fable from a time gone by, but recently I got to indulge in a polished version in the form of Eden Health Retreat- formerly
FOR THE LOVE OF INTERNATIONAL WOMEN WITH GLOBAL DREAMS....
This International Womens Day I pay homage to women from across the globe that have forged remarkable careers and have inspired me throughout my work
THE LOVE OF THE GROUNDS OF ALEXANDRIA, SYDNEY.
Once known as the industrial arm to Sydneys CBD, Alexandria has been growing up for some time and has become hip to the warehouse square. From the
LOCAL LOVES, NORTHERN NSW
Roaming at home (literally) has got me all loved up for local produce, foodies and distillers. Working in the tourism industry as a travel writer and
'LOCAL LOVES OF THE TWEED, NSW'
Easter Holidays are upon us which means family, friends, camping, chocolate and Byron Bay Blues Fest right? Unlikely as 2020 has thrown us one
'DEATH BY POPULARITY & THE BIG REJIG IN TRAVEL'
What does the future of travel look like post a world pandemic, where the globe literally shut down and is slowly but surely awakening to a new world
DREAMING OF THE YUCATAN, MEXICO, ONE TACO AT A TIME....
It’s the sights, sounds and smells of Mexico that stay with you long after you leave-I fell in love with this this vibrant land ten years ago and was
THE LOVE OF YURAYGIR, NSW.
Roaming closer to home these days with border closures and no flights leaving the island, we head to the pristine Minnie Waters on the Clarence Coast
LOVE LIFE IN FORTITUDE VALLEY, BRISBANE.
We head north from Byron Bay to dig a little deeper in and around Fortitude Valley and New Farm for a much needed city fix. Fondly known as the Va
FOR THE LOVE OF TUMBULGUM ( TUM-BOWL-GUM)NSW.
The quaint riverside town with that unforgettable name, Tumbulgum is as tranquil as it is charming and with dreamy views across the Tweed River to th
WE LOVE WANDERING WOLLUMBIN, NORTHERN NEW SOUTH WALES'
The Northern NSW region is widely known as god (goddess) country with lush green acres, pristine beaches and an expansive mountain range bordering B
'LOVE A LONG WEEKEND IN THE TWEED, NORTHERN NSW'
The Tweed Artisan Food Weekend is rounding off 'the year that was' with a plethora of delicious food events from the 27-30th November 2020. Farmer
'FOR THE LOVE OF MELBOURNE-ONE BAR AND RESTAURANT AT A TIME.'
One of the hardest lockdown laws in the world goes to Melbourne Town, most agree it was much needed and got them to where they are now 40 days and c
'FOR THE LOVE OF FLORENCE, ITALY'
Discovering Florence in my early 20's, wind in hair and baguette and cheese literally hanging out of my backpack. I wandered far and wide across
FOR THE LOVE OF ADELAIDE, A CITY OF FESTIVALS, WINERIES AND GOOD FOOD'
We touchdown in Adelaide just as the borders re-open, the eerily quiet airport welcomes us in that 'oh so friendly' South Australian way. There's
'FOR THE LOVE OF AGNES WATER, 1770, SOUTHERN BARRIER REEF'
The southern tip of the Great Barrier Reef is home to an array of islands and beachside villages, like 1770 and Agnes Water. Located on the tip of th
'FOR THE LOVE OF PORT DOUGLAS AND THE DAINTREE RAINFOREST.'
Picture Port Douglas, palm trees, days spent in sarongs and sunset cocktails by the pool-but we discover there's more to Far North Queensland than m
'FOR THE LOVE OF WEST END, MELBOURNE TOWN'
The other end of Melbourne, the West End of town, a precinct less trodden adjacent to Spencer Street (Southern Cross) Station, the bustling transit h
BRISBANE, QUEENSLAND TO BYRON BAY, NEW SOUTH WALES, RECORD FLOODS.
Living between Brisbane and Byron Bay is a dream, a dream that felt more like a nightmare as the last days of February 2022 unfolded, the rain came p
'FOR THE LOVE OF HARBOURS, SYDNEY AUSTRALIA'
The ICC (International Convention Centre) plays host to some of the world’s leading performers, business conventions and events. Launching Australia
'SOMETHING ABOUT THE SOUTH COAST, NEW SOUTH WHALES'
There's something about the South Coast of NSW, from the rolling hills to the vast sea. A couple of hours drive south of Sydney, we pass by Wollongon
FOR THE LOVE OF HOBART, TASMANIA.
Tasmania has increasingly become popular with travellers as a place to explore and stay awhile. Hobart, the main city is renowned for its cobbled sto
'A FIRST TIME CRUISER'S, 13 DAY TRIP AROUND SPAIN'
To cruise or not to cruise is the question and the answer from this intrepid traveller is a surprising yes. A yes with caveats, such as the offering
'EXPLORE CALGARY IN ALBERTA, CANADA'
Landing in Calgary at the tail end of winter (after a long flight from Brisbane) we are exhausted and excited in equal parts. Alas we walk the st
DISCOVER BEAUTIFUL BANFF & LAKE LOUISE, CANADA.
We visit Beautiful Banff & Lake Louise, in the throws of winter, it's a truly captivating destination, a place we'd never ventured before. A dire
'BACK TO THE BASQUE COUNTRY, FRANCE AND SPAIN'
Heading to the Basque Country that borders France and Spain (three decades later), we are immediately transported to our twenty something selves, as
TIME TO TRAVEL THE PICTURESQUE PELOPONNESE, MAINLAND GREECE.
Malvesia Traditionall Hotel- Monemvasia Castle
ADELAIDE & THE BAROSSA VALLEY
Adelaide, may be the countries original home of good food, wine and agri-tourism, so we take a trip, in and around the city and to beautiful Barossa