
Sunset and sunrise is a brilliant time of the day in Western Australia, especially during Autumn when the sky often conjures up the most amazing palette of colours. If I'm up early enough to watch … [Read more...]
Living in Western Australia

Sunset and sunrise is a brilliant time of the day in Western Australia, especially during Autumn when the sky often conjures up the most amazing palette of colours. If I'm up early enough to watch … [Read more...]

I’m sitting in a church, at the alter, surrounded by French style rustic artefacts and furniture, drinking coffee and talking to one of Western Australia's inspiring women, Jo McIntosh. Around me is … [Read more...]

It was one of those balmy autumnal days, when the air is still, the meadows are washed with the first blush of green, and the deciduous trees are turning golden shades of russet, gold and burnt … [Read more...]

To the world at large, Western Australia is considered a remote place consisting mostly of dry, flat, arid, red-earthed outback. While it may often be dry and covered by vast areas of desert, there … [Read more...]

Just today my hubby said to me: "Remember how I paid $4 for two slices of toast at VAT2 in Bunbury a few weeks ago when we had breakfast there, and how we all thought it was shocking?" "Yes ..." … [Read more...]

We stand shoulder to shoulder in the darkness of early morning. The sun begins to rise over the inlet heralding a blood red dawn. My heart is thumping and I hold back the tears. It's the 25th … [Read more...]

Call me long in the tooth, call me Humbug, but there are certain things that tick me off these days and one of them is paying good money for mediocre food in restaurants that offer bad … [Read more...]

Trying to limit myself to find just 12 reasons for you to travel around Western Australia, was an exercise in containment. This amazing State is so huge and varied that you could pack your bags for a … [Read more...]

Hello ZigaZagers, Today we're going on an outing. No need to dress up fancy-shmancy, put on some comfy shoes, oh and today you can probably leave your hat and sunscreen at home because the … [Read more...]

Travelling up to Perth from the South West always feels like an escape. I probably shouldn't say this because you'll think that I never get out, but it's always a little bit exciting, and somehow … [Read more...]

Day 7 on an Australian Outback Tour Although The Kimberley region in North West Australia is becoming more popular you still get the feeling of a last frontier, much of it is still untouched, and … [Read more...]

It’s not everyday that you get to commune with wild dolphins, and so when I was invited to visit the Dolphin Discovery Centre in Bunbury, I jumped at the chance. I love dolphins and getting close … [Read more...]

Yesterday I wrote about Budget Accommodation in Margaret River, so to balance the scales, today I'm writing about luxury. Not any kind of luxury mind you, but movie star luxury, the sort of high … [Read more...]

"But Western Australia is SO expensive" a member of my family complained after a couple of days whilst here on a two week visit from the UK. I nodded in agreement. It is, and especially coming from … [Read more...]

Getting the most from a writers festival. Study the programe and book in advance for the sessions that you really want to attend, because on the day the most popular ones are likely to have sold … [Read more...]

Why you have to visit ‘sleepy’ Perth before it’s too late to catch the zzzz's. “Know what?” I said last Saturday as we were wandering around the all but deserted city streets of … [Read more...]

Day 6 - Waterfall Wonderland Join us on Day 6 of an exciting 12 Day trip to the Kimberley Outback Australia, in North West Australia. Today we hike to a 30 metre waterfall, swim in two remote gorges, … [Read more...]

Fancy a raunchy red with you at dinner tonight? I’m talking about wine, not a beautiful red head. What were you thinking? Geographe Bay Wineries produce reds that hit the spot I love me a good … [Read more...]

Frangipanis grow in abundance in our WA garden in summertime While dusting the books in my book case in our home the other day I came across a picture that had come loose from a photo album. It … [Read more...]

Food and wine festivals, country fairs, small farm days and even the occasional Medieval get together are all part of the fabric of South West Life, and they are vibrant shows of community spirit … [Read more...]
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Hello ZigaZagers, It’s nearly the weekend (Yay!) and it’s Bloggie Friday again, and because I’ve had a busy week giving writing and blogging workshops, I haven’t had time to write a bloggie post (sorry). But following on from the 11 Point Plan for Successful Blogging I have two important things to say to you if [...]
I can’t believe it’s Bloggie Friday again. How fast the weeks fly by. I’ve been working on this post for a while after an inspiring chat with my hubby, He Himself, and finally, in the nick of time (don’t you love a deadline?) it all came together last night. Anyway. He Himself, came home from [...]
Hello ZigaZagers! It’s bloggie Friday, so if you’re not into blogging and blog tips then please look away. But just for you here’s a dreamy read today … how about popping over to Australia’s Golden Outback instead, and drooling over some gorgeous beaches like those below? The rest of you. Hey, Hey, It’s Friday! Wanna [...]
I received an email the other day that read: “I’m in a dilemma and I would love your advice. Should I have one blog or two?” It was from a fellow West Australian blogger, Agnes Lim, who writes a blog called Taste Travel Talk. Is it best to have a Niche Blog? “I’ve been looking at [...]
Yay! It’s Bloggie Friday on ZigaZag Looking for a portable careers, but don’t know where to turn? Have you thought about blogging? It really can be the perfect portable career, and as I was reading a fantastic book called A Career in Your Suitcase, recently updated and in its 4th edition, I realised how much [...]







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