Travel hot spots for 2014
Hot and happening destinations for 2014 are the talk of travel circles right now, in the wake of the release of Lonely Planet’s annual Top 10…
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…
Photo blog: Shooting the spectators
One of the wonderful things about attending a festival is the people-watching. At the Laura Aboriginal Dance Festival last month, I turned my Nikon away from…
Dancing in the dust
In an ancient ceremonial bora ring on remote Cape York, the dust is rising as feet pound the earth in what must be one of Australia’s…
Happy birthday Gaudi!
Today marks the 161st anniversary of the birth of Spanish architect Antoni Gaudi. It was a highlight of the Globus “Best of Spain” tour to visit…
A Glass Half Full 