My Top tips for Amateur travel photography.
As an amateur photographer, I’ve learned some useful tips for travel photography and used them successfully on my travels in Australia and worldwide. Read on for more…
low tech holidays with kids: my 5 takeaways
How low tech travels with our kids taught us so much Have you travelled overseas with your kids? Our family of 6 has done a few trips as a group – and let’s face it, when you have four kids or more, sometimes you are your own tour group! Our sons are adults now, so …
Best Autumn Walks in the Grampians (Gariwerd)
Some of our favourite Hikes in the Grampians. The incredible Grampians National Park (Gariwerd) in western Victoria is a fantastic destination for lovers of the outdoors, wildlife and adventurous hikers. We visited in April 2021 and undertook a range of walks suitable for a variety of ages and abilities. Here are some of our favourites!
Best Spots To Eat And Drink On Kangaroo Island
Exploring the foodie scene on Kangaroo Island. Kangaroo Island is a destination with an emerging wine and food scene. In a place recovering from drought and devastating bushfires, there has never been a better time to visit this special place off the coast of South Australia. If you have visited Kangaroo Island, you’ll know how …
Waterfalls, Wine and Culture in the Okanagan Valley
Canada Part 2: Being a planner, I’d mapped out an optimum route for the next part of our trip over the Canadian Rockies.
What To See In Vancouver In Four Days
Canada Part 1: Visiting Vancouver and short on time? Here are a few suggestions of what to see and do in this beautiful city.
A Road Trip through Beautiful French Villages
A French Road Trip “Rooaaad Triiiip!” My husband’s favourite catch-cry is often met with eye rolls from our millennial offspring. Despite misgivings, all road trips we have taken as a family in Australia have been truly memorable and great fun. I am hesitant to attempt a road trip as a couple in France in early …
Bushrangers and Wine in the King Valley, Victoria
Bushrangers And Wine In The King Valley, Victoria The vast fertile plains formed by the generous King River are a magnet for modern day travellers searching for delicious food, unique wine styles and adventurous outdoor activities. But this area has a rich and fascinating history going back hundreds of years.…. The beautiful scenery of the …
Get excited! Whale & Orca cruise off the Vancouver coast
My first Whale Watching Cruise was in Vancouver A plume of spray elicits a shout from our nature guide. A dozen heads turn in tennis-match unison and we all see it – the tell-tale exhale of a humpback whale. As the boat starts to slowly follow this ocean leviathan, I try to keep an eye …