Seeing the sights, telling the stories, one spot at at time
A recap of my adventures in the month of March March was a big month! Mainly because it was my birthday and I was having am impressive ZERO birthday with a big party. Read on for more details! Read on for my monthly recap. …
I love when you just look somewhere at the right time and capture a little moment from one of your travels. Like the cute bugs I spotted in the Malaysian Jungle. Or the light show as it pulsed up the sides of the Eiffel …
A recap of my adventures in the month of February The last month of summer is always a busy time! Back to work, back to busy weeks and a few activities thrown in. Read on for my monthly recap. LOCAL POOLS You don’t often go …
There is nothing more terrifying than a head on collision with another car. It’s even worse when the car isn’t yours. And it’s even worse when you are a long way from home… and from your family, your friends, your doctors, your hospitals and your …
I just love sunsets, especially with a view or over water. Sunrises too, but I am not a great early morning person. I find that getting up for sunrise is such a gamble, what if I get up early but it’s cloudy? Or the sunrise …
A recap of my adventures in the month of January Welcome back to 2019! I started the year off on my Summer holidays, with some time at home and a week away in New Zealand. Read on for my monthly recap. SOUTH ISLAND, NEW ZEALAND …
A recap of my adventures in the month of December The end of the year is here again! 2018 was busy and December was one of the busiest months. But with sunny days, end of year events and Christmas holidays, its certainly one of my favourite …
It’s been a very long time since I was in Rome, but I look back on a whirlwind 48 hours fondly. I think it was more like 36 hours actually, from afternoon day one, a full day two and then departing the morning of day …
ON THIS DAY IN 2009 We spent the day cruising around Ho Chi Minh City on Motos, fearing for our lives (just joking… not!). By the end of the holidays I would be an expert at hitching a ride on the back of a bike! …
A recap of my adventures in the month of November Catching up on the last few months of 2018! Things were getting busier, as Summer and the celebration season began. Read on for my monthly recap. TAYLOR SWIFT CONCERT IN THE RAIN We started November …
A recap of my adventures in the month of October October was a busy month, albeit a bit wet in Sydney! With two weeks of holiday and a long weekend, there were some great days and nights to be had. Read on for my monthly recap. …
Sydney is wet at the moment. Very wet. It has been pouring on and off all month. It has to be one of the wettest Octobers on record. And the rain has been ruining plans, as it does. Weddings, parties, picnics, open studios, sport… all …
ON THIS DAY IN 2005 We had a huge day on the bus as we drove from Venice, Italy to Vienna, Austria. Our lunch stop featured the biggest and best serve of schnitzel, so yummy! Once we arrived in Vienna we had a 20 minute …
A recap of my adventures in the month of September Spring has sprung! We had some good weather, and some much needed rain. I had a few events on – birthdays, kitchen teas, catch ups, dance concerts. And the rest of the year is set …
This quote is so true. I am a traveler in a non travelling family. My parents and brother do not find joy in exploring overseas foreign countries, with the exception of New Zealand and perhaps the islands of the Pacific. They are even less excited …
ON THIS DAY IN 2005 I was exploring the ancient city of Pompei, on my first big overseas trip with Contiki Tours. It was a short tour of the ruins and a quick bite of lunch before continuing our drive to Bari to get the ferry …
A recap of my adventures in the month of August A busy little month! Birthday and celebration season has begun, with a trip down the coast for a friend’s major birthday (not saying which zero number)… Plus some other outings. Read on for my monthly …
A trip to the island of Bali and Ubud would not be complete without visiting the Ubud Monkey forest. I was looking forward to it. Cute monkeys! Baby monkeys! OMG we can feed the monkeys! Then I remembered my past monkey experiences and the tales …
I had such a great time in Western Samoa! We spent a few days on the island of Upolu and a few days on the other major island, Savaii. Samoa makes for a great holiday destination in the Pacific – for adventure seekers, couples and …
A recap of my adventures in the month of July Two weeks of holidays was a nice start to July, allowing me time to recuperate after a busy few months and do a little road trip down the South Coast of NSW. Read on for …
