Being a Victorian, I feel very lucky to have so many beautiful destinations and experiences right at my fingertips, Regional Victoria offers amazing food and wine, activities and stunning scenery and if you live in Melbourne or are planning to visit, I highly recommend adding The Q Train to your itinerary. The Q Train departs … More The Q Train – Drysdale Victoria
3 Wise Monkeys, Mansfield Victoria Well, what a year 2020 was. Ups, downs, downs, ups, eating, sitting, watching series after series on Netflix, eating, drinking and well, more eating. No travelling overseas. None. Nada. Diddly squat. There was however, dreaming. Dreaming about all the amazing places we would go to when the borders reopened and … More 3 Wise Monkeys – Mansfield Victoria
With Coronavirus restrictions slowly lifting in Victoria, it was the perfect time to book a stay out of town for a change of scenery. We had looked at the same walls of our homes for far too long and were itching to take a road trip! Introducing the first stay of our ‘Explore Victoria’ adventures … More The Barnhouse – Montrose
Live jazz, belly warming whisky and delectable desserts are three things that scream to me ‘my kinda place’, and when I hear the word ‘Speakeasy’…… well you definitely have my attention. I envisage mood lighting, sipping cocktails out of vintage glasses, sophistication, style and smooth sounds of jazz. The whole idea is literally, music to … More The Signet Speakeasy
The Virgin Australia domestic lounge in Melbourne is located at Terminal 3 at Tullamarine Airport. The entrance is stylish and inviting and upon entry you are immediately greeted by a sea of smiling faces behind the reception desk. We arrived close to the changeover from breakfast to lunch so were able to make some fluffy … More Virgin Australia Domestic Lounge Melbourne
Melbourne Cup Carnival 2018 has nearly arrived. It’s so close I can almost hear it. The thunderous roar of the horses galloping past at record speed, in a quest to win the ultimate prize. The winner……. of the 2018 Melbourne Cup is ………. (usually not the one I back unfortunately). On that note, it’s time … More Melbourne Cup Carnival 2018
Beautiful Gold Coast. A location that has always been a favourite of mine ever since I first visited as a young girl. It’s got everything one needs for a holiday… sunshine, adventure, beautiful beaches and more. Tick, tick, tick. Choosing which place to visit with my sons was an easy choice for me, Surfers Paradise … More Novotel Surfers Paradise
School holidays seem to come around fast and I find winter holidays can be a little challenging. Freezing cold weather often mean lots of time spent indoors, not ideal for active kids who love to run, jump and explore! This year, along with my cousin and her children, we decided to embrace the cold, rug … More Winter Wonderlights 2018 Sovereign Hill
For both of my childrens birthdays I like to do a ‘one on one’ activity as one of their presents. Along with the many toys and gadgets that they get, I like to also give them a gift that is an experience or an activity that we can both enjoy after the hype of their … More The Lion Guard High Tea – The Langham Melbourne
Once upon a time, many moons ago it was the year 2000. I worked on Church St Richmond, land of the upmarket furniture stores and office blocks. A short stroll away was Swan Street, back then it was slightly grungy and sometimes a little seedy. Options for dining weren’t plentiful and entertainment consisted of a … More Fargo and Co.
Travelling Soul Sister 