It’s true that Ubud has got busy. You can blame it on Elizabeth Gilbert I reckon and her memoir Eat Pray Love which was made into a film of the same name starring Julia Roberts. From being the … [Read more...]
Great Walks of the World : Magnetic Island
September 15, 2014 by 28 Comments
Don't know about you, but gyms aren't for me. I've just cancelled my membership (again) because I couldn't justify the money and I didn't use it enough. For me, the best way to keep fit is to walk, … [Read more...]
Cycle Cruise Holidays. Island hopping in Croatia.
July 17, 2014 by 50 Comments
We've just returned from a fabulous trip to Europe and one of the things we really enjoyed was a Cycle Cruise with the Katarina Line in Croatia island hopping and cycling. As the weather is wet and … [Read more...]
Europe Ahoy!
April 23, 2014 by 20 Comments
I'm lucky to be in Europe at the moment visting 10 different countries! For the first part of the tour we're travelling with Expat Explore a fabulous overland tour company, and then we'll … [Read more...]
5 Tips for creating a Balinese Garden and a sneak peak of ours in WA
April 3, 2014 by 40 Comments
Welcome to my Balinese garden which is looking a little wet this morning. As soon as I heard the rain I knew I just had to get out as soon as I woke up and take some photos. The garden was … [Read more...]
Sponsored Video : Safety in Paradise via Air New Zealand
February 20, 2014 by 25 Comments
This is a sponsored post via Air New Zealand. Safety in Paradise. Funny, just the other day I was at the Perth Holiday and Travel show and one of the things Dave and I chatted about was taking a … [Read more...]
Sponsored Video : ibis Hotels Ultimate Sleep.
February 11, 2014 by 30 Comments
Out of the comfort zone on Devil's Mountain One of the most important things for me when I'm travelling is a good night's sleep. I think my obsession with uninterrupted zzz's goes back to the days … [Read more...]
Why take holidays in Bali when you live in Western Australia?
January 10, 2014 by 30 Comments
Bali has been Western Australia’s playground for holidays for over 30 years, but over the past few years it's been getting quite a bit of bad press. Although Bali has changed radically since I … [Read more...]
29 Awesome things to see and do in Bali
October 10, 2013 by 40 Comments
Bali. Ahh, the very word conjures up exotic scenes, tropical gardens, amazing temples, beaches, swimming pools and a completely different culture. Yet, geographically Bali is only three and a half … [Read more...]
Things to do in Surfers Paradise without going to a Gold Coast Theme Park
September 17, 2013 by 21 Comments
I'm going to take you on a little holiday today, away from lovely Western Australia, and to the exciting Gold Coast in Queensland instead. Why's that? I hear you ask. Well, the 2013 Problogger … [Read more...]
Inspiring Women in Western Australia
May 8, 2013 by 10 Comments
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...]
Famous for all the wrong reasons.
May 3, 2013 by 4 Comments
When things go bump and then 'clunk' in the Night, it can mean something very unusual! Where we live in South Western Australia it's very quiet. If there's a bump in the night to wake me up I'm … [Read more...]
How to create a Balinese garden in your backyard
May 1, 2013 by 20 Comments
This post contains affiliate links. Best Bali Garden Ideas. How to create a Bali garden in your backyard and why I wanted one. Asian inspired gardens are popular in Western Australia because we … [Read more...]
3 Dream Asian Holiday Spots – When you need to beat the dry WA heat.
January 18, 2013 by 2 Comments
Feeling the heat of WA? Dying for a break and a little tropical flavour? Bloggers give the low down on their favourite Asian holiday spots - come and find out where and why. Here are 3 Asian Holiday … [Read more...]
Bali. The split gate to Heaven and Hell : So close to Western Australia.
December 8, 2012 by 23 Comments
Once upon a time there was a faraway land steeped in magic and mystery. A land of a thousand temples where people lived in harmony with the divine, the demonic and the domestic. A place were daily … [Read more...]
10 best family holiday destinations in Australia but little mention of Western Australia. Hmm, do you agree … the best, or not?
November 6, 2012 by 10 Comments
Today, I'm posting a fun infographic about family holiday destinations in Australia, some of which I agree with, others of which I don't. What is sad is that Western Australia is mentioned so … [Read more...]
The Cape of Many Colours. 13 Amazing reasons to visit South Africa.
October 4, 2012 by 10 Comments
The Cape of many colours. Hands up who loves South Africa? What about The Cape Province? Beautiful, isn't it? If South Africa is, as the cliché goes, ‘a world in one country’ then The Cape at … [Read more...]
Manila The Philippines and a strange night out.
October 3, 2012 by 5 Comments
Guess where I went not so long ago? Beautiful island, fabulous beach, climbed up Mount Pinatubo , visited a drop-dead-divine-destination such as Puerto Galera pictured above? Nope, today my … [Read more...]
Best Wildlife Photos from Africa and Australia
October 2, 2012 by 8 Comments
I love photographing wildlife. Especially in Africa. I have to admit I'm more of a point and click snapper, than a change-the-lens and carry heavy equipment type of potographer, but I love being … [Read more...]
