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 there will be a rush for tickets to Cairns. Why? Because not only is Cairns a tropical paradise, … [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 esplanade (a 10 minute drive) to my home for the next few nights, at the Riley. The lobby is … [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 restrictions on travel within Australia and the hope that in the not too distant future, the Sunshine … [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 regions. Thanks to isolation and no travel during the Coronavirus pandemic, I've finally found the time … [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 travel experiences. And with the current international travel restrictions imposed around Covid-19, we … [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 metres.) On the 7th of October 1859, Queen Victoria at age forty hiked to the summit of Macdhui. … [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 2019 Taste of Kakadu. The Bowali Visitor Centre The scent of freshly cooking food wafts on … [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 with a little research, you can find exceptions to the 'small hotel room' syndrome without costing a … [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 local Ballandean business Washpool Skin Wellness Rather than dwelling on not having to drag the … [Read more...]
Igniting my Christmas spirit in Washington State
Chasing a white Christmas Where I live on Australia’s east coast, Christmas falls smack bang in the middle of summer and its hot. So hot in fact Christmas Day usually involves a swim in the pool just to bring the core body temperature down. If you’re lucky enough to be in an air-conditioned home, Christmas lunch is enjoyed in a room regulated at a … [Read more...]
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