Lake Derby’s Floating Sauna in Northeast Tasmania

Exterior of floating sauna, photo by Felicity Loughrey

Unlike health club saunas that are usually a pine box, this sauna has one transparent wall. As you sit in the sauna, you can see the sunlight on the dark lake, the eucalypt hills behind and the daytime crescent of the moon against a blue sky. It’s truly beautiful.

Icebergs Swimming Pool, Bondi Beach

One of the most photographed swimming pools in the world is the Bondi Icebergs pool, which is also home to one of Australia’s most famous Winter Swimming Clubs of the same name. It’s breathtakingly beautiful and, depending on the time of year you’re swimming, sometimes takes your breath away when you dive in too. But you will always leave the pool feeling exhilarated and ready to return.

Australian Outback Charmer: Charleville, Queensland

Warrego River in Charleville

On a road trip from Brisbane to Longreach, we stopped by a handful of outback western Queensland towns. There were many delightful spots along the way. However, of all the outback destinations, Charleville charmed me the most. 

Wellington’s Paranormal Bars

Wellington, New Zealand

  Fans of Jemaine Clement’s Wellington Paranormal will know that the cult rockumentary comedy horror series (TNZ2), has put Cuba Street in Wellington on the map, as it appears in the first episode – possibly as the entrance to Hell.   The Hotel Bristol Heavenly places to drink and dine (for fans) in Wellington include […]

Wild Swimming for Depression

woman swimming under water

Mark Harper, a doctor at the Brighton and Sussex University Hospitals, in Britain, believes regular cold-water swimming reduces inflammation, which is associated with ailments from pain to depression. He is a cold-water sea swimmer himself. He believes you may not react as much to stress in daily life, if you swim outdoors regularly.

Kayak in Western Australia

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You can hire a kayak if you want to try something different on your next holiday or weekend away, but do not want to commit to owning a kayak.

Caravan Air BnB Australia

Retro caravans and local holidays are changing the way we travel around our own home state. What you might not know is that you can make money from owning a van (retro or modern) by sharing it/hiring it out.

Matakana: A Foodies’ Paradise

Matakana’s famous farmer’s market is located in a quaint village on Auckland’s rural outskirts, which turns out to be a foodies’ paradise.

Sydney Gay and Lesbian Mardi Gras

Sydney Gay and Lesbian Mardi Gras

If you are travelling to Sydney in late February, pack your highest heels or your shiniest boots, your shortest skirt or you most colourful overalls, your most uplifty bra or most studded leather vest and throw yourself into this most joyous and optimist event that celebrates and reinforces the diversity of  Sydney we love.

Sydney: Gay and Lesbian Mardi Gras 2020

“What Matters” is the theme of the 2020 Sydney Gay and Lesbian Mardi Gras to embrace the issues of the LGBTI+ community (and the rest of us). The issues in 2020 range from belonging to sustainability.