I was a guest of Gwinganna Lifestyle Retreat* It may have been five and a half years since I’d driven up the very steep driveway that leads to Gwinganna Lifestyle Retreat but those five plus …
Postcards from The Whitsundays
What makes for a great escape? For me, it’s the SMALL things that make for the BIG memories … The scent of aromatherapy oils wafting from a vapouriser lit in your bathroom. The genuine smile …
My 5 Sunshine Coast top things to do
As I was out riding on Saturday afternoon (I’ve taken to stealing Miss SY’s beach cruiser bike while she’s otherwise occupied … and this time she was out in the surf), it dawned on me …
Keeping it Real: the Easter getaway edition
Hello Tuesday after an Easter getaway. You’re looking not so fresh from where I’m sitting. I can see the souvenirs you have left me in the form of a mountain of washing. And if I …
Top 10 places to propose in 2013
Just quickly, I received an email yesterday from travel company, Escape Travel, and they had compiled a list that caught my eye: the top 10 places to propose for 2013. Such lists always amuse me …
12 tips for where to shop in Melbourne
It’s no secret that when I hit a new city, country – or small town for that matter – I like to suss out the shops. It’s in my genetic makeup, I’m sure 😉 There’s …
13 tips for travelling to Bali if you are a newbie
* The below post was updated July 9, 2018 Bali has always been on our list of places to visit. So many good friends had been and fell in love. When we booked and surprised …
Postcards from Bali: Indulgences
It is no secret that I’m not a girl who likes to rough it. I love my creature comforts and I’m more than a little fond of a an indulgence or six. Because I’m SO …
Postcards from Bali: The beaches
Our first sighting of a Balinese beach was on our first morning here on the island. We were up and ready early. As you do in Australia to catch the best of the beach conditions. …
Postcards from Bali: The hills
We stepped out of our driver’s car and experienced something we hadn’t experienced – here or back home – since last winter. Cool air. Yes, on this island close to the equator we actually felt …
Postcards from Bali: Water play
I’m a veteran of water parks and water slides from way back. One of my earliest water slide experiences re-opened recently after many years. This particular slide near where I now live follows the contour of a …
Postcards from Bali: A little shopping
My children are indeed genetically linked to me. I know I was present at each of their births but to have none of them raise objections to devoting a big chunk of the first full-day …