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Unlock the truth

October 4, 2017

Shopping – do you ever give it much thought? Of course, you see an item of clothing you want – you go in, try it on, see if you can afford to buy it (doesn’t really [...]

360 extraordinary places you never knew existed

September 22, 2017

In Australia we celebrate ‘big’. The Big Banana in Coffs Harbour, the Giant Mushroom and Giant Owl in Belconnen, the Big Apple in Yerrinbool, the Big Chook in Moonbi and [...]

Explore the World’s Most Thrilling Road Trips

August 11, 2017

As I am just about to head off on an American road trip, I am already planning my next trip; in fact, I have pretty much planned my next three road trips. For me, the best [...]

Not-for-Parents

July 6, 2017

I have said it before, and I say it again, the best way for children to learn is when they are having fun. I dare to say, that nobody knows this better than the people at [...]

I need a break!

June 15, 2017

How many times do you think, or hear others say, ‘I need a holiday’? It is undeniable, our lives are getting busier, and it doesn’t seem to matter what stage of life [...]

Love Travel? Love Beer? Combine the two

May 16, 2017

Gone are the days when Aussies had only two or three beers to choose from. Our palates have evolved and with them, so has the need for more refined flavours to whet our [...]

Need a Holiday?

January 16, 2017

So, the Christmas and New Year festivities are over and most of us who were lucky enough to have some time off are back at the daily grind. Ho Hum. Not that I am complaining [...]

Coastal Homes of the World

December 15, 2016

It’s the lead up to Christmas and life is absolutely crazy – rushing from place to place, party to party, shopping, crowds, wrapping gifts, getting work finished for end [...]

Travel – the best gift ever

November 30, 2016

It was like Christmas arriving early when I received the third edition of Lonely Planet’s internationally bestselling landmark title, The Travel Book. Featuring every [...]

Planning a trip in 2017?

November 4, 2016

Global travel authority Lonely Planet has just unveiled its 12th annual collection of the world’s best trends, destinations, journeys & experiences for the year [...]

Gastronomic tour of the world

October 5, 2016

With gastronomic tourism booming it’s easy to believe that food is one of the key ways in which we experience a place when travelling. Lonely Planet has now scoured the [...]