A sunny love affair with Queensland's Sunshine Coast With unspoiled golden beaches and a rural hinterland brimming with natural wonders I'll openly admit to an ongoing love affair with Queensland’s Sunshine Coast. The recent relaxation on some … [Read More...]
Skip Scotland’s whisky trails and head for the hills on the Isle of Skye
The Magic of Skye Part Two The Isle of Skye on Scotland’s west coast offers a delectable assortment for the outdoor enthusiast. I recommend deviating from the popular routes and uncovering a few of Skye's lesser-known gems in the more remote … [Read More...]
Skip Scotland’s whisky trails and head for the hills
I wrote most of this story 18 months ago for a print publication that ended up changing their editorial focus. During these quieter times with Coronavirus placing a 'hold' on the need for travel stories, I want to continue writing and sharing my … [Read More...]
Sharing a few tales
Keeping me busy With the COVID-19 pandemic forcing us to stay at home, slow down and live differently to what we’re used to, it's apparent we're turning to activities that we never seemed to have found time for in our pre-coronavirus ‘busy’ … [Read More...]
Finding my tartan in Scotland
Sharing Queen Victoria’s love for Scotland Scotland’s Cairngorms National Park is the largest National Park in the United Kingdom. Inside its 4,528 km2 expanse are five of the six highest mountains in Scotland. The highest is Ben Macdhui (1,309 … [Read More...]
A Taste of Kakadu celebrates more than Indigenous food
Northern Territory's Kakadu National Park Taste of Kakadu in the UNESCO World Heritage-listed Kakadu National Park is an immersive Indigenous Food Festival celebrating local bush food, culture, and country. I was fortunate to experience part of the … [Read More...]
A comfortable home away from home in Kyoto – Mimaru Nishinotoin Takatsuji
Creature comforts and space in Kyoto One aspect about Japan travellers regularly comment on, is that hotel rooms are often on the smaller side. And I get it. Space comes at a premium price in this island country, home to 126.8 million people. But … [Read More...]
The Granite Belt Region: Where optimism and the scent of rain is in the air
Things to do in the Granite Wine Belt Region “I haven’t had to mow the lawn in two years,” says Warren Thomas. Now if you’re a lawn lover, not having any grass to mow for that long could be depressing. But not for Warren, husband to the owner of … [Read More...]