I’m not talking about the love of the Bachelor / Bachelorette kind. Rather where you’ll find 'lovely' experiences in this rural region thanks to the passion of the local people. The big-hearted State One thing I know about Queenslanders is we’re a resilient bunch. We have an innate ability to draw on our inner reserves and stay strong … [Read more...]
O’Reilly’s Rainforest Retreat
This incredible haven within Lamington National Park is brimming with plenty of bushwalking experiences and gorgeous (sometimes tame) wildlife. Read about my review on what you can do at O'Reilly's Rainforest Retreat … [Read more...]
Walking below the canopy of ancient giants
Walking through a rainforest reminiscent of the forests that covered the ancient supercontinent of Gondwana A strange noise breaks the gentle silence of the rainforest. Initially, my thoughts were it sounds like the cries of a baby, but then as it repeats, my brain likens it to that of a cat’s meow - but somewhat strangulated. “That’s a green … [Read more...]
Seattle’s Maxwell Hotel where pineapples rule
Seattle is a city visitors don’t want to leave. I put my hand up and admit I was one of those visitors. Despite spending four days exploring the city, then sneaking up to Vancouver before returning for one more night in Seattle, I was sad to say farewell to the Emerald City. Staying in the Maxwell Hotel for my last night was the perfect way to end … [Read more...]
Five things to do in and near Darwin
The time is 'right' to visit the Northern Territory before it gets too hot. On the cusp of the dry season, here's five new must do’s for Darwin. This was my second visit to Darwin, I’ve shared some other favourite experiences from my first trip. Tiwi Islands The Tiwi Islands are a chain of nine islands 80 Kilometres (50 miles) north of … [Read more...]
Bangkok’s little beauties
In a city of almost ten million where the streets hum with a constant flow of people moving to and from their destination, imagine finding a little slice of serenity in the centre of it all. Would you think it possible? Recently I travelled to Bangkok with a group of writers and bloggers from Brisbane. We flew with Air Asia - the low-cost … [Read more...]
A history tour of Darwin
Tour Tub Darwin City Explorer From my high school studies of Australian history, I knew a little about the bombing of Darwin in 1942. And my recent visit to the Tiwi Islands, 80 kilometres north of Darwin educated me further. It was on the smaller of the Tiwi Islands - Bathurst - that Father John McGrath on that fateful day of February 19, … [Read more...]
Sweet discovery in the Northern Territory
The dull whirr of the floatplane’s engine makes conversation impossible inside the cabin, but the captivating view over Darwin Harbour requires no commentary. I'm with a group of five all squeezed into a Cessna 208 Caravan. Sitting directly behind the pilot, it's probably a good thing my regular "oh wow" comments remain unheard over the noise. The … [Read more...]
Why not climb a mountain?
Good Friday – a day of rest for some, but for me, it was a day to hike a mountain. I’d responded to a media call out to join the epic Moonrise on Mount Maroon on Friday, April 19. The requirements: A writer/journalist who is fit enough to hike the seven-hour return night hike Available to depart at 2 pm on Good Friday. “The Moonrise … [Read more...]
What’s not to love in Seattle
Seattle is a city that pulses with an energetic vibe. And that’s not just because it is the headquarters for two of the largest corporations in the world: Amazon and Microsoft. Nestled in between two imposing mountain ranges - the Olympics and the Cascade - which help to bring the precipitation Seattle is renowned for, this city is blessed with … [Read more...]
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