Looking for a holiday that promises clean mountain air, fabulous views, and the chance to relax and get away from it all? Then look no further than Lamington National Park in the Gold Coast hinterland, where without a doubt the two most well-known resorts are: … [Read more...] about O’Reilly’s or Binna Burra?
Leisure
Diving into the Commonwealth Games
I'm not interested in sports AT ALL, so you might be surprised to learn that I went - and enjoyed! - going to the Commonwealth Games on Friday night. We bought the tickets about a year ago, when locals were invited to enter a ballot. Even though we aren't sports fans by … [Read more...] about Diving into the Commonwealth Games
Exploring Canberra by Segway
When I posted this pic of our Canberra segway ride on social media earlier this year, I received a flurry of questions in response. Mostly they were some variation of: Is it hard to ride a segway?! Let me preface this by saying, I am not the most coordinated person in … [Read more...] about Exploring Canberra by Segway
The Non-Arty Person’s Guide to the National Gallery of Australia
Although I think of myself as being quite creative (I'm a writer after all), apparently, I am missing the arty person gene. According to my high school art teachers, I'm no good at creating it, and even more rubbish at critiquing. Even when I helped Miss 21 with her art … [Read more...] about The Non-Arty Person’s Guide to the National Gallery of Australia
I Love Jigsaw Puzzles
Here's something you may not know about me: I love jigsaw puzzles! If you are puzzled about my puzzling habit, you are not alone. Many people think it's a bit of a strange habit ... but that's okay, I can be a bit strange sometimes. So strange, in fact, that I'm now going … [Read more...] about I Love Jigsaw Puzzles
