Are Australian beaches safe?
Australia is blessed with some of the most beautiful beaches in the world…and the fabulous weather to enjoy them. But there’s more …
10 of my best-kept tips for travelling with older kids
We have travelled regularly with our daughters since they were babies. Back then a lot of trip planning went into packing nappy supplies, …
Queen Vic Market in Melbourne
Melbourne’s Queen Vic Market contains everything from meats, cheeses, fruit and vegetables, though to cosmetics, clothing and homewares, plus visitors can pick …
Going to the footy in Melbourne: a visitor’s guide
Watching an Australian rules football game is a must-do on any (autumn/winter) Melbourne itinerary. In this post I offer a visitor’s guide …
Free e-guide to creating memorable moments
Want to pack your next travel itinerary with opportunities to create memorable moments for years to come? I’ve written a 29-page guide …
Vivid Sydney – bright lights in the big city
Vivid Sydney is a major festival event held in late autumn/winter each year. It features large scale light installations and projections (Vivid …
A weekend at Sydney Writers’ Festival
This year the theme of Sydney Writers’ Festival 2015 was ‘How to Live?’. Over two days, I heard many writers speak about their work …
Travelling to an earthquake prone region?
Travelling to an earthquake-prone region? I will be, later this year…and here’s what I’ve discovered I need to know before I go, and what …
An addictive way to explore the world – geocaching for newbies
We’ve recently discovered the fun of geocaching – which is a real-world, outdoor treasure hunting game using GPS-enabled devices to find a …
Six reasons to visit Melbourne in autumn
In Melbourne, autumn officially starts on 1 March each year, and lasts until 31 May. In this post, I outline six good …
