Australian Outback Charmer: Charleville, Queensland
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
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
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
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
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.
Hobart: Some Say It’s The Best Shop In Tasmania
Hobart is so small that you can happily walk around it and think you’ve ‘done’ the shops – most of which are in or around the Elizabeth Street Mall.
Melbourne: The Library That’s a Bar
The biggest, most impressive library in Melbourne is also a bar. And a bookshop. And a cafe.
Ballarat: Finding Vintage and Rockabilly
Ballarat is an 80 minute train ride from Melbourne with great rockabilly and vintage at the other end.
Coffs Harbour: Family Road Trip
When I was a kid, Coffs’ most exciting feature was the Big Banana – but these days there’s a whole lot more to the Coffs Coast region.