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
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
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
The Caulfield Cup, a day on the calendar that sparks joy in the racing world. There is nothing quite like the buzz of a major racing event and the 2017 BMW Caulfield Cup was a day full of surprises, glitz, glamour and triumph. The air was electric with excitement. Racegoers immaculately dressed, looking very prim … More 2017 BMW Caulfield Cup Carnival
Spring Racing has arrived. A time of year for fashion, champagne, sunshine, oh and did I mention, horse racing! Melbourne provided delightful sunshine and blue skies for Catanach’s Blue Sapphire Stakes at Caulfield Racecourse, making it an exceptional day filled with glamour, style and bubbles. Lots of bubbles. I am a huge racing fan. HUGE. The … More Catanach’s Blue Sapphire Stakes at Caulfield Racecourse
Travelling Soul Sister 