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
I have a serious case of bug bites. My whole body is covered, every single inch of me. There is no cream lotion or potion to fix it and there is only one cure……travel. Travelling is all I can think about, it’s gotten into my bones, I wake up thinking up travelling, go to sleep … More The bug has bitten ….again
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
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
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.
On our recent drive from Sydney to Melbourne we had the pleasure of staying at a wonderful hotel in the NSW town of Albury. Atura Albury is located at 648 Dean Street in a convenient central location just a short stroll into the centre of town. The Botanical Gardens are also nearby, which are home … More Atura Albury Hotel – an absolute gem
School holidays. A time of year that can spark moments of sheer panic and terror in parents. Logistics, trying to keep kids entertained, going through money like it’s burning a hole in your pocket and the best part, siblings annoying each other over the most ridiculous things (I once heard mine arguing over a rubber band, … More Road Trip to Sydney
Travelling Soul Sister 