The best day trips from Cairns for when we can play again When a popular play has only a few nights left before the end of the season, there is typically a last-minute rush for tickets for final performances. When COVID-19 restrictions are lifted … [Read More...]
Enjoy five star luxury at the Riley Hotel in Cairns
My review on the Riley, a Crystalbrook Collection Resort Accessibility Besides the agreeable temperature and friendly locals, another feature about Cairns I love, nothing is too far away. From the airport, it is only 4.8 kilometres to the Cairns … [Read More...]
A sunny love affair
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...]