Paris Day 4: Going out with a bang
Our last day in Paris was already here. It was another cold, wet day in Paris but for most of the time, the grey skies only added to the city’s charm. Trust Paris to always look good, even in the rain. Continue reading Paris Day 4: Going out with a bang
Paris Day 3: Icons & Underdogs
We almost skipped Tour Montparnasse, but had a change of heart at the last minute – literally… Continue reading Paris Day 3: Icons & Underdogs
One Week in Brisbane
I spent this week in Brisbane, and it absolutely flew by. The weather was absolutely gorgeous for most of my visit, with blue skies, warm sunshine and it was almost always about 20 degrees – sometimes as high as 26 or 27! Not bad for the middle of Autumn.
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Postcards from Port Douglas
To take on the Queensland tropics in style, look no further than Port Douglas. One hour’s drive north of Cairns, this stylish beach town is a very popular holiday and destination wedding destination (with the price tag to match). We visited Port Douglas on a day trip from Cairns with Discovery Tours Australia. Our tour guide drove us up to the perfect lookout point … Continue reading Postcards from Port Douglas
Cape Tribulation: The Only Place in the World…
Cape Tribulation in Tropical North Queensland is the only place in the world where two World Heritage Listed Sites collide. It’s not every day you get to visit a place that is truly the only kind in its category, so walking along the beach at “Cape Trib” was pretty special. I acknowledge the Eastern Kuku Yalanji people as the First Nations owners of the land … Continue reading Cape Tribulation: The Only Place in the World…
Visiting Tenterfield, NSW
Despite being a stone’s throw from the Queensland border, and miles from Sydney, Tenterfield immediately struck me as a town belonging to New South Wales. The wide thoroughfares, palm trees and occasional sandstone building of Warwick was swapped for narrow streets lined with a charming collection of colourful, beautifully-preserved buildings from the late 19th and early 20th century. Read more: The Most Charming Country Towns in Australia … Continue reading Visiting Tenterfield, NSW
Day Trip to Magnetic Island from Townsville
There is no shortage of beautiful beaches in Australia, especially in the steamy Queensland tropics. A short ferry ride from Townsville, our quick visit to Magnetic Island was relaxing, easy and affordable. During my one-week trip through the Whitsundays and Tropical North Queensland, we had an overnight stop in Townsville. Townsville is the largest city in north Queensland and I was surprised by how beautiful it … Continue reading Day Trip to Magnetic Island from Townsville
Lunch at Flame Hill Winery, Montville
The Sunshine Coast Hinterland townships of Montville and Maleny do not suffer from a shortage of delicious food or beautiful views. We were spoilt for choice with the best restaurants, cafes and B&Bs in town spruiking their ocean or hinterland views at every turn. Although these stunning panoramas never get old, if you’re in the mountains for the weekend visit Flame Hill Winery in Montville … Continue reading Lunch at Flame Hill Winery, Montville
Where to eat in Montville, Sunshine Coast Hinterland
It’s that time of year when a weekend escape calls for swapping beach trips for crisp days and cool nights rugged up in the mountains. Apart from the spectacular scenery, one of the best things about cool-weather hinterland holidays is the abundance of delicious food & wine at your fingertips. One of my favourite winter breaks in Queensland is in the Sunshine Coast Hinterland, in the mountains behind … Continue reading Where to eat in Montville, Sunshine Coast Hinterland
Road Tripping Across the American Southwest
For anyone paying their first visit to the American Southwest, this region of the States can be a bit shocking—in the absolute best way possible. Continue reading Road Tripping Across the American Southwest