Gender roles in Australia are changing and being challenged within families. Australian men have an opportunity to embrace this change and move forward, with renewed strength, in partnerships that have more to do with equality and the commensurate application of skills, different as they may be, and less about a stereotype of “being a man”. […]
Visit Porto, Portugal with us; 4 days in Portugal’s second City.
After our September 2017 visit to Paris we travelled onwards to Portugal, starting our trip in Porto. This was our first visit to Portugal and my expectations were high. Why you might ask? Well there is some interesting family history on my Mother’s side of the family. My family connection with Portugal Family lore (never […]
Things to do in Canberra – Australia’s greatest surprise?
Throughout many days of the year the city of Canberra is populated by a variety of political hangers-on and blow-ins; Australia’s Federal politicians and those visiting to meet with them. These people don’t live in Canberra or have the slightest interest in being there for reasons other than what often appears to be their own […]
Shoes made for walking; FRANKiE4 Footwear review
It was once nigh impossible to find shoes for travel and walking that were both stylish and comfortable. Enter FRANKiE4 Footwear’s podiatrist and physiotherapist designed range, now my preferred footwear choice for everyday wear as well as travel. [This post is sponsored by FRANKiE4 Footwear.] My FRANKiE4 Footwear love affair begins. When planning our 2015 […]
Personal style and health; one woman’s journey
The importance of self care in the recovery of health can not be underestimated. Read on for a story of how Denyse Whelan has used personal style as part of her journey towards improved health. [This is a guest post by Denyse Whelan from Denyse Whelan Blogs. You can read more about Denyse at the end […]
The importance of hydration and its health benefits in ageing
Life doesn’t exist without water, so let’s start with some general facts about the importance of hydration and health benefits in ageing; some you’re probably aware of, but others may surprise you. [This is a guest post by Wendy Hodge from Wendy’s Way to Health. Wendy is a Precision Nutrition certified coach who takes a […]
Give me some space please! Personal space requirements
Too often I find when sitting in a crowded restaurant or in a space with lots of things in it and lots people, I seem to become, as my father would put it, bumble-footed. No, I’m not alcohol or drug affected but my personal space requirements are not met in much modern design. Interior design […]
Paris 2017; 11eme, Musee d’Orsay, L’Orangerie, Tour Eiffel
Paris, a name to conjure with. What does it conjure up for you? For me definitely champagne, fromage, baguette and patisserie. But of course Paris is so much more than that. My fourth visit to Paris For my fourth visit to Paris (and my third with Rowan) we combined some very local experiences in the […]
Travel capsule wardrobe; how to plan and create yours for an extended trip
Having a travel capsule wardrobe that works is essential when travelling for an extended period. This is our second 6 week trip to Europe and I always spend considerable time planning what I will take to wear. Once we have done our travel planning I start at the most obvious place which is the weather […]
International travel planning – how we do it
International travel planning is for us where the journey begins; let us share some tips on how we plan and book our travel. We love to travel (I know, I keep telling you that don’t I), and for us the journey begins long before we board a flight or hop in the car or on […]