Travel Blogger collaboration Happy to be part of a collaborative project with my friend Mel and her blog All Around Oz where she asked a few fellow Aussie bloggers to tell her about their Home Towns and suggested places to visit. Although Caloundra isn't my home town (Brisbane had been written about) Caloundra feels like a home away from home … [Read more...]
Singapore for a stopover
A Quick Singapore Fling Take a peek at my on-line review for the Crowne Plaza Changi Airport Hotel in the Ultimate Travel Magazine.com I only had one afternoon and a night. Should have stayed longer – but Vietnam beckoned. Was an ideal way to break up my trip and the Crowne Plaza Changi Airport Hotel is the perfect place to stay for so many … [Read more...]
Straddie – Gotta Love it
Hard to believe I’ve lived in Brisbane most of my life yet never ventured over to North Stradbroke Island. It takes about the same time to get to the Island as it would to drive to the Tweed Heads / New South Wales Border. A trip I've done many times. The truth is, living in Brisbane we’re spoilt with so many choices of incredible places 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...]
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...]
Sarah Yip – a survivor’s story
Boxing Day Tsunami This Boxing Day marks the 10th "anniversary" of the Indian Ocean Tsunami. Sarah Yip witnessed the tragedy first hand when holidaying in Phuket, Thailand with her family. To mark the occasion, a decade later Sarah's story is a reminder of how the human spirit regathers and renews. This is her … [Read more...]
How an Australian amateur triathlete balances training and life
Read about my story on Christophe Manchon - amateur triathlete - chasing his dreams. agtm article Dec 2014 pdf Update: Feb 2021 - AGTM (AGE GROUP TRIATHLETE Magazine has ceased publishing) Another story on Christophe Manchon written for Brisbane's WESTENDER magazine Cycling is the epitome of freedom … [Read more...]
Sliding Doors – the 2004 Tsunami 10 years on Story
I know this is my travel blog but you may be interested, I also write feature stories as a freelance writer. Here's the link to my article published in Qweekend Qweekend Published Article 13 Dec 2014 pp. 1-5 … [Read more...]
Why the name Travel Bug Within
You can fail at what you don't love..... so you may as well take a chance on what you do love Jim Carrey Thankyou Jim - in a nutshell, you explain why I've created my Travel Blog. I'm taking a chance on doing something I love. If it takes me to new places that will be my reward. If it doesn't, I will continue to write and travel - … [Read more...]