I am always in for an adventure, new frontiers, new breathtaking panoramic vistas… I think I am a view junkie, if there is such a thing. I like finding somewhere rare and remote, climbing to the top and seeing what the view is like. Of course, odds are that it is somewhere in the realm [...]
I love visiting somewhere new and discovering what makes it tick, especially food-wise and this was very much the case with Darwin. I had never been to Darwin… or even anywhere close to Darwin, so I had no idea what to expect. Having a great interest in regional food, I did some research on local [...]
Every now and then you discover a dining delight worth getting excited about. This one was one of those occasions. I was in Darwin… and a little disillusioned… I had a dud dinner, and one doozey of a breakfast, and I was in dire need of something really good to eat. I had heard about [...]
We all love summer! The sun’s out, clear blue skies, bikini’s ready and cocktails on hand, but what better way to spend summer this year than by visiting one of these unforgettable hotels with some of the most breathtaking views you’ll ever witness? To help you on your way flying to paradise, experienced air charter [...]
I was itching for another Glass House Mountain adventure. We have nailed a few of the Glass House Mountains of late, so it is starting to be slim pickings with only a few to go, so we decided that Mt Tunbubudla was to be our next challenge. Mt Tunbubudla is actually two mountains; East and [...]
It is no secret Queenstown, New Zealand is one of my favourite holiday destinations. Because I love it so much I have compiled a list of my Top 10 things to do in Queenstown for you to enjoy, and hopefully experience. 1. Ziptrek Ecotours Loved, loved, loved. Here I was thinking I was scared of [...]
Every now and then a long lunch is in order - like I need an excuse – and one of the best destinations on the Sunshine Coast for a long lunch would have to be The Boat Shed at Cotton Tree. It is not a secret that The Boat Shed has been one of my favourite [...]
If you have ever thought about doing a sunrise hot air balloon ride, there is only one thing to say… do it! Oh, and do it in Queenstown. It is guaranteed to be one of the most magical scenic experiences that your will ever dream to have. I often thought it would be nice to [...]
Days like today always bring joy to my heart!! I was fortunate enough to be invited along on a road trip to visit Johnno’s farm out near Imbil and his free range pigs. Okay, so that is not exactly true, I kinda gatecrashed. Katrina Ryan of Slow Food Noosa, mentioned that she was going on [...]
I love visiting farmers and foodies. There is always something new to learn, or some innovative farming practice to be discovered, and then of course there are the animals. I grew up on a farm, we had horses, sheep, cattle, goats, a pet pig, geese, ducks, chickens and miscellaneous others. It was a fabulous childhood [...]
