With an infinite love of the ocean – meet Lynton Mortensen aka Sea Bull. The first Australian and 12th person in the world to complete the Oceans Seven swims. And in 2021 when Covid prevented any international swims, Lynton decided to swim around Lord Howe Island. Not a walk in the park by any means. This was swimming 30+ kilometers for a … [Read more...]
Byron Bay – a backpacker’s haven
Byron Bay has forever been a destination for beautiful beaches, stunning hinterland and a laid back casual vibe. It’s been a few years between visits and I can confirm all those enticing aspects have not changed. The tourists are still drawn to Byron in numbers, but with my most recent visit, Byron felt like it was overrun with tourists of the … [Read more...]
Sydney reveals its wow factor during Vivid
How to impress a teenager Teenagers these days are pretty hard to impress. With easy access to instant on-line entertainment and their inherent immediate gratification attitude, it’s difficult to know what (if anything) will “wow” them. How about Sydney during the Vivid Festival? Sydney’s 2017 Vivid festival is from May 26 – June 17. Last … [Read more...]
A seascape to Australia’s Byron Bay
I love Byron Bay. My wish list includes one day living by the beach. Byron could definitely satisfy that desire :-) Byron Bay … [Read more...]
Byron Bay attractions and actvities
What is there to do in Byron Bay? Chris Hemsworth, Pete Murray and a few other celebrities have placed Australia's Byron Bay in the spotlight as a spectacular location to live and raise a family. But if you're visiting Byron Bay, what are some of the more interesting attractions and activities on offer? Here are five things I discovered in Byron … [Read more...]
Sydney, nights are warm
"Sydney - nights are warm, day time telly, blue rinse dawn I see buildings, clothing the sky, in paradise" From the Power and the Passion - by Midnight Oil Sydney turned on the balmy, warm evenings when I recently returned for a short a week-end visit. There for no other reason than to catch up with an old friend, Sydney is one of my favourite … [Read more...]
Ski Perisher – my travel tips
Jen's (single parent) travel tips for Perisher: Thinking of a Perisher as a destination for a ski holiday? With your family? Sharing my tips (and lessons learnt) from our 2014 Perisher skiing experience may help with your planning. Facts: What: Family Ski Trip To Perisher Who: Single Mum and three kids aged 13, 9,9. When: Mid … [Read more...]
Perisher – our first snow experience
Busting out in Perisher Single mum takes her three kids (ages 13, 9 and 9) to the Australian snowfields for their first-ever snow experience. Sound like a challenging and somewhat crazy holiday idea? Well, I survived the challenge holiday last August – five and a half days in the snow (Perisher, New South Wales) and two days in … [Read more...]
Byron Bay Retreat for women
Week-end retreat in Byron Bay - for women - I have the ideal group: Getaway Girls - a perfect place for Women wanting to re-charge in Byron Bay Read about my experience as a Getaway Girl: published on weekend notes, December 2013. http://www.weekendnotes.com/getaway-girls-retreat-for-women-byron-bay/ … [Read more...]