I ♥ Stones Corner
Discovering a new neighbourhood is a daily exercise in looking out for the new and unusual, the nooks and crannies, and characters that make up a…
Happy little vegemites
Australian travellers throw a jar (or in recent years a plastic tube) of it in their suitcases and backpacks. Expat Aussies hunt it down at specialist…
Flying colours
My new home is near a flight path into Brisbane Airport. I didn’t know that before I moved in, but it’s not a real problem. I’m…
A sweet, suite treat of a weekend
An upgrade’s always welcome when you’re travelling. I mean, there’s something lovely about an unexpected surprise that makes you more comfortable, whether it’s more legroom on…
Getting in the driver’s seat
I was a cowardly parent – at least when it came to teaching my daughters to drive. I happily left that to their father! Our eldest…
The joy of travel…with children
I’m not old enough to be a grandmother. Really, I’m not. Oh, okay, I guess technically I am…my children are in their 20s. But I’ve recently…
A Glass Half Full 