One of the most searched for topics on this blog is: what to wear on a flight. I’ve written about this before – as well as in my Confessions of a Reformed Packer e-book – …
The Glenorchy tour I had to take into the Rees Valley
The road to Glenorchy is one of the most picturesque you’ll ever find yourself on. It winds around the eastern side of Lake Wakitipu, offering staggeringly beautiful vistas at every turn. I mean, LOOK AT …
9 tips for a Queenstown snow holiday if you’re a newbie
Of COURSE it “puked” down (as the young kids say about a snowfall) the moment we bid farewell to our Queenstown snow holiday. We knew that we had taken our chances on booking a ski …
Where to eat and drink in Queenstown, New Zealand
It’s no secret around these parts that I love to eat good food. I love to cook good food at home and when it comes to going out while travelling, I’ll do my research in …
9 tips for a snow holiday in traditional Nozawa Onsen, Japan
I honestly don’t know where to start with this post. We were smitten by Tokyo, found our ski legs in Hakuba … but Nozawa Onsen, you really did get under our skin. And I can …
9 tips for a skiing or snowboarding trip to Hakuba, Japan
The year was 1991. My girlfriend was marketing manager for an AM radio station on the Sunshine Coast (4SS for those who were playing along at the time). Let’s call my girlfriend Trish (because that’s …
10 things to do if you’re a newbie and have 48 hours in Tokyo
The Google search reveals that Shinjuku train station holds the Guinness World Record as being the busiest in the world. I mean, what could go wrong? … as the 18 of us, jet-lagged and standing …
What inflight and travel beauty essentials do you need for your next trip
Sponsored by Brisbane Airport I’ve never claimed to be a minimalist when it comes to my inflight and travel beauty essentials. Far from it. I love my beauty products and the idea of leaving some …
6 pieces, 11 outfits: this is your spring travel capsule wardrobe
If you’d love to see more capsule wardrobe ideas, including everyday wear, workwear or travel, visit our capsule wardrobe index here. Sponsored by Motto We talk a lot about capsule wardrobes here at Styling You …
Eat, live and play local at Brisbane’s Portside Wharf, Brisbane
Sponsored by Portside Wharf There is a buzz in the air the morning we arrive at Brisbane’s Portside Wharf. A cruise ship is docked and passengers are taking advantage of last-minute travel wardrobe shopping or …
Take time out in coastal luxury and book into the Halcyon Spa
Three letters. S. P. A. These three letters have the power to transport me to an immediate state of relaxation. And that’s where I found myself last weekend at the Halcyon Spa. It was …
What to do at Brisbane Airport’s International Terminal
Sponsored by Brisbane Airport Is it just me, or do you also purposely factor in a solid amount of airport time when flying overseas – particularly when your departure airport happens to be Brisbane Airport’s …