Busting out in Perisher Single mum takes her three kids (ages 13, 9 and 9) to the Australian snow fields for their first ever snow experience. Sound like a challenging, brave and somewhat crazy holiday idea? Well I survived the challenge holiday last August – five and a half days at the snow (Perisher, New South Wales) and two days in … [Read more...]
Springbrook National Park – the lure of Nature or Reality TV?
Living in Brisbane I am spoilt for choice regarding weekend escapes. Too often I head interstate or overseas, rather than choosing the adventurous and beautiful places closer to home. Today, I discovered one of nature's unique places, only an hour from home. Springbrook National Park Reality TV lifts many unknowns to celebrity status. Can it … [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...]
Sydney vs Melbourne
Sydney vs Melbourne Good Old Fashioned Rivalry, or something more? Feel a gathering of emotions when you see three innocent words on a page? Note the "vs" discreetly tucked between Sydney and Melbourne. Such an insignificant abbreviation, but reading those two letters, immediately conjures a strong, emotive word: RIVALRY. Aussies love … [Read more...]
Gotta Get Away
Every now and again I feel the need to get up and go. To re-charge the batteries and change the scenery. Planning a week-end escape is almost as good as the escape itself. In South-East Queensland we are spoilt for choice. With wheels to get you there and the desire to go, adventure or relaxation is only around the corner. I decided on heading … [Read more...]
Bay of Fires, Tasmania
Hiking Solo – Gourmet Style Why is it glossy tour brochures never mention the least memorable tour moments? It was after midnight. I was trying desperately to locate a warm pocket somewhere in the depths of my sleeping bag. The paper thin walls of my tent were failing to shield me from the cool outside air. Random gusts of wind inhaling the … [Read more...]
Escape to Caloundra – Rumba style
http://www.weekendnotes.com/rumba-beach-resort/ published in week-end notes - sharing my experience of a recent mini-break taken with my tribe of boys. … [Read more...]