To share or not to share, that is the question. A few years ago, as I was searching through the many spectacular internet sites showcasing Fijian Island getaways, I discovered a tiny jewel in the Mamanuca group of Islands. Following my third visit to this idyllic Fijian tropical isle, I considered NOT writing about my experience. I thought … [Read more...]
Melbourne why not stay and play?
Seen this ad by Tourism Victoria? The one with the geezer sporting OTT white side-burns wearing a blue top hat, looking as if he's stepped out of a scene from Alice in Wonderland. His white-gloved, fisted hands open to reveal where the group of young people in front of him should go to find adventure in Melbourne. Stay and play is the catch … [Read more...]
Yoga meets Cirque du Soleil
Aerial Yoga / Antigravity Yoga for body and mind Anyone with a limited notion of Albert Einstein and Sir Isaac Newton's scientific principles knows to experience a loss of gravity requires a departure from earth's gravitational forces. Possibly a visit to outer space? Unless you have dreams of becoming one of Richard Branson's future Virgin … [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...]
Perisher – our first snow experience
Busting out in Perisher Single mum takes her three kids (ages 13, 9 and 9) to the Australian snowfields for their first-ever snow experience. Sound like a challenging and somewhat crazy holiday idea? Well, I survived the challenge holiday last August – five and a half days in 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...]
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...]
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...]