Don’t let it be said that I’m getting cranky in my old age, but if there is one thing that I can’t abide by, it’s badly-behaved boomers on the road giving the rest of us a bad name. There, I said it! Of course, most grey nomads know the rules of the road – both […]
Buying Your First Caravan – Traps For Young Players
Caravanning around Australia – the best way to test if you had a heavy vehicle and were surrounded by desert suitable for dumping a body….would your spouse make it back? Wait, no. Caravanning around Australia – the best way to spend your retirement travelling on budget. That’s what I meant. For sure. So you and […]
The First Timer’s Guide to The Great Australian Road Trip
There is little as quintessentially Australian as hooking up the caravan and going on a road trip to explore the great outdoors. Admittedly, it can take weeks of meticulous planning and packing, but once that’s taken care of, you can embrace the freedom to go wherever you please! No wonder so many of us embrace […]
5 beautiful walled cities in Europe to put on your bucket list
Whilst some of the fortifications in European Cities have been removed; these 5 beautiful Cities still retain their walls, and each of them is very worthy of a visit. I am privileged to have visited each of them and experienced their beauty first hand. I share the history of the fortifications in each of these […]
Must have travel items; what to pack to bring ease to your travel experience
There are now so many wonderful products that enhance our travel experiences. I asked several colleagues to share their must have travel items, and included a couple of my own. We came up with a list of gadgets and some personal style and comfort essentials. Wherever you are travelling, these travel essentials will have your […]
Why you should visit the Noosa Hinterland villages
What do you think of when you think of visiting Noosa? If your plans don’t extend past the beach and riverside areas you are misssing out on the rich diversity of the beautiful hinterland and the villages located there. We share our favourite spots to visit, within 20-60 minutes drive away. Think charming villages, great […]
A 5 DAY BRUGES CITY BREAK; about bruges and why you should visit
Bruges is the Flemish Capital of West Flanders and is located in northwest Belgium. The perfect spot for a 5 day city break, Bruges has much to offer; beautiful architecture, canals, elegance and style, friendly people and of course chocolate. [This post contains affiliate links. If you click on them and make a purchase we […]
Travelling on The Ghan from Adelaide to Darwin 2021 via Uluru
One of the great Australian journeys is to travel from Adelaide to Darwin. Many choose to make this trip by car; towing their caravan. We chose to travel on The Ghan, with a week long stop over at Alice Springs and Uluru and then rejoining the train to head to Darwin. We share what to […]
Lyon, France; about Lyon and why you should visit France’s second City
If you have a love of all things French then you will definitely want to put Lyon on your list of places to visit. The City offers a pastiche of experiences including history – both political and textile – fabulous food, architectural delights, and a vibrant bar scene. Updated August 2021 [This post contains affiliate […]
Why you should visit The South Burnett Wine Region
But you won’t just find wines here; they also offer locally grown produce, either individually or in gift boxes and hampers which might include extra virgin olive oil, balsamic vinegar, fig paste, honey, verjuice or smoked salt flakes. A great place to find some goodies to accompany your evening glass of wine. The vineyard offers […]