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...]
Hong Kong – is my addiction
Travel Writing Competition Entry: I entered a travel competition. Had to write 1,000 words on "somewhere you have been inspired to visit - without regrets." Hong Kong was my choice! Thanks go to Lisa and her hard working team @ wesaidgotravel.com for publishing - you will find some some great travel stories from writers around the globe on … [Read more...]
Bali – so what’s the big attraction?
Why do tourists keep going back to Bali? Bali is about a thousand simple experiences and endless natural beauty." As I was contemplating visiting Bali, I quizzed my friends who'd previously travelled there, why is Bali so popular? Their unanimous response was, “Oh, you will love Bali.” This was closely followed by, “Once you've been, you … [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...]
An incredible Northern Light experience in Sweden’s Arctic Circle
Where to glimpse those northern lights Nature provides many special moments and it is up to each and every intrepid traveler to determine where their next magical experience will be. When my friend Robin, who was living in Breda, the Netherlands felt like releasing her 'travel bug within' she told me the Arctic Circle was her destination of … [Read more...]
Mums just wanna have Fun – a tale from New York City
New York Author Jodi Picoult once said, the only shift offered when you become a mother is one that goes twenty four hours a day, seven days a week. Despite the many joys and rewarding aspects motherhood brings, there is a mutual agreement within the mummy-clan, that it can at times be one of the most challenging and exhausting jobs. With three … [Read more...]
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