Some of Hong Kong's older Districts are experiencing a gentrification process, where a handful of beautiful older buildings are being redeveloped and preserved, with others marked for demolition. The upside of gentrification is in the creation of new areas, providing fresh experiences for the visitor to Hong Kong. The downside is the destruction of … [Read more...]
Hong Kong – re-visiting an old friend
The familiar streets of Hong Kong Island - they lure me back every few years. This is my first visit at this time of year - between Christmas and the Western New Year. I love the cooler weather conditions. And despite Hong Kong being fundamentally Chinese, they seem to indulge in the Western passion for the festive season. Christmas Carols are … [Read more...]
Melbourne in 30 hours with three kids & one ex-husband
What we did in Melbourne in less than 30 hours This was my three lad’s first trip to Melbourne - a quick fly-in, stay overnight week-end. The challenge was what we could see and do in a short time to give the boys:- a quick "taste" of Melbourne in their “scope” of interest and be of interest to Mum and Dad who have already been to … [Read more...]
Travel Souvenirs – crazy or sentimental?
Travel Souvenirs Travel can make us do strange things sometimes. We slip into relax mode and our rational guard may be down. How often do we find ourselves on vacation and see "things / objects" we believe we just have to purchase? A "souvenir" that were we in a normal frame of mind we might otherwise avoid. I'm guilty of many of these "types … [Read more...]
Melbourne is the Bombe
Melbourne for fun and fine dining We create frenetic lifestyles. Working; running after families; playing with social media; time on the internet (maybe too much time); the never-ending household chores; exercising - all contribute to the sense of constant busy-ness. Like running on a continually moving treadmill without a stop button! I'm … [Read more...]
Maui we’ll be back
Mum and her three kids on their Maui adventure "You should try this Mum," came the challenge call from one of my kids. We're on Kaanapali Beach near the Sheraton Maui resort. My three lads had met up with some of their friends (also from Australia) and they wanted to follow what their friends had been doing and cliff jump off Black Rock. Pu’u … [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...]
Hong Kong – Happy New Year
Discover Hong Kong "You know I love Hong Kong because it’s just such an unusual place, all those people crammed together. It’s really gung ho capitalism but the Chinese love it. It’s strange, there seems to be so much passion and yet it’s all money, money, money." Michael Hutchence, lead singer of Australian Rock Band INXS I follow an elderly … [Read more...]
The spectacular Bay of Fires, Tasmania
A thowback Thursday photo I posted on instagram generated some interest, so I decided to share a few more of my Bay of Fires Walk pics. … [Read more...]
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