A few years ago, I decided to take my niece and nephew (ages five and eight) to Tasmania for the September school holidays. My plan was to pack up the car and ship over to Tassie with a rough itinerary. I had booked all the accommodation but I figured the rest would fall into place. My sister pointed out that whilst my intentions were good I would seriously pay for my naviety. … [Read more...]
Drive the Great Ocean Road, Victoria
The Great Ocean Road hugs the contours of Victoria’s rugged coast and is an inspiring coastal drive. If you have a convertible or motorbike the drive is just that little bit more thrilling! The official start of the Great Ocean Road is at Torquay and covers around 250kms to Warrnambool. Some like to do the return drive in a day, but the true way to appreciate the coastline … [Read more...]
Holiday on the Sapphire Coast, NSW
Some like diamonds, some like pearls - I prefer sapphire. The Sapphire Coast, NSW that is! Within easy reach of Sydney, Melbourne and Canberra the Sapphire Coast is a great place for a family holiday. There are pristine beaches for swimming and fishing, national parks for hiking and exploring, waterways for boating, golf courses, whale watching - the list of activities is … [Read more...]
Go bonkers for Honkers!
Hong Kong is the ultimate combination of western and asian influences; serene tranquility or digital technology; modern skyscrapers or original colonial buildings; shopping centres with designer labels or local markets; diverse cuisine in international restaurants or kerbside street stalls. Whatever your flight of fancy - East, West, past, present, city, nature - Hong Kong … [Read more...]