“We must be the only country in the world that marks its national day not by celebrating its identity, but by questioning it.” Ken Boundy Australia Day means many things to many people. The day has symbolism that I personally struggle with. On the one hand I feel grateful for a country that took my family in when we needed…
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If you are looking for a unique Yarra Valley accommodation experience, why not try glamping? We spent a few nights in a stunning Yarra Valley Glamping site and have written a thorough review of our experience. Read on if you would like to know if glamping is for you! I love the idea of camping – getting close to nature,…
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We recently spent a weekend in Lorne, on The Great Ocean Road, enjoying our first taste of summer. Our stay was made all the more pleasant thanks to our comfortable accommodation at the Lorne Chalet in Apartment 38. Centrally located, just a short stroll to the main street and the beach, we left the car in the under ground car…
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It’s been a long and wet winter down here in Melbourne. Underneath all the layers of coats and scarves and hats, one almost forgets that yes, the sun will eventually come out for longer than a day at a time. (Then we will all complain about how hot it is and start longing for the cooler weather again.) But not…
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When I found out we had the opportunity to spend some time in Sabah (Malaysian Borneo) recently, I got really excited, finally I’d be able to tick an experience off my Travel Bucket List! It wasn’t seeing wild orangutan or zip-lining over a coral reef (although both were pretty amazing), it was much more boring than that, eating Durian. Well…
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The Great Ocean Road is one of the most scenic coastal drives in the world, it’s really a must do experience if you are visiting Victoria. With beautiful beaches, spectacular vistas, lush forests and wild life encounters, it’s really a journey you will never forget. But there is a little hidden gem waiting for you at the end of the…
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When I imagine an island paradise I picture clear turquoise water teeming with sea-life and lush tropical vegetation, lazy days spent snorkeling and enjoying fresh seafood feasts with ocean views. The islands that make up the Tunku Abdul Rahman Marine Park do a good job of ticking all those boxes, with the convenience of being only a a short 15…
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I’ve always enjoyed train journeys, maybe it’s the gentle rocking motion and the rhythmic clack-ity-clack of the rails that I find comforting, like a type of meditation, or a primal reminder of the comfort and safety of my mother’s womb. Or maybe it’s that I’m a hopeless nostalgic that romanticises the idea of ‘The Grand Tour’, back in the day…
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Singapore’s historic Chinatown is a vibrant mix of old and new. Colonial shop houses, restored and painted in candy hues, are home to traditional stores and cool cafes. The streets bustle with tourists looking for cheap colourful souvenirs as well as locals going about their daily business. You’ll find temples, markets and lots of opportunities to eat. A food tour…
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As soon as Emma and I walked through the doors of Hotel Fort Canning, we both simultaneously exhaled a sigh of relief and contentment. After an eight hour flight and an uphill trek with our luggage on a hot and humid evening, the cool and sweetly perfumed lobby welcomed us in, we knew we’d found our special home in Singapore…
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