We had cruised all the way from Sydney in Australia to Honolulu in Hawaii for 18 days. We were so happy to arrive in Hawaii to commence the second part of our holiday. This was a Big Island adventure on the island actually called Hawaii. The Big Island, as it is called, is the biggest…
It has been a few years since I was last aboard a cruise ship. Although I’ve had two cruise holidays booked in the past year, the universe had other plans for me. In the first instance, I caught Covid three days prior to my departure date. In the second instance, the cruise got cancelled and…
The East Kimberley region covers an area of 121,000 square kilometres and is renowned as an adventure destination. The towns of Wyndham and Kununurra are perfect to use as a base from which to explore and participate in your great Kimberley wilderness adventure. A very remote region with extremes of temperature and rugged terrain, it…
When was the last time you had an adventure? I understand that many of us were restricted with what we could do during the Covid pandemic. However, the world has slowly re-opened and we are no longer living under restrictions. We’re now able to resume our former lives and get out there and have some…
Australia is an island country of many contrasts. When people think of Australia they immediately consider it to be a vast landscape of desert and open spaces. This is due partly to its affiliation with Uluru and the Red Centre of Australia. But it does in fact boast a wide variety of landscapes, with subtropical…
Two months ago, I tragically lost my beloved Mum. She was 91 years of age, lived independently in her own unit and although her health was rapidly declining, it was still a shock to lose her. Words cannot describe the great loss and sadness that I have felt over the past few months. I wake…
Many of us host interstate or overseas family or friends over the summer holiday break. Particularly, if you live somewhere that is attractive that offers a lot of things to see and do. Let’s face it – we become free accommodation for our freeloading friends or family! The best way to approach the “silly season”…
Croatia is home to thousands of islets scattered in the crystal-clear waters of the Adriatic Sea. Each island has its own unique character. Others are home to historic cities filled with ancient archaeological sites, whilst some are known for their bustling nightlife. Whether you prefer to visit a remote island for total seclusion or a…
People often ask me what was the highlight of our 2014 trip around Australia, and I generally reply that “everywhere was special”. However there was an experience that probably stands out in my mind, and that was a swim with the “Gentle Giants” on the Ningaloo Reef. Firstly, a bit about the Ningaloo Reef. The…
We all probably conjure up a holiday to a tropical island paradise to exotic islands like Bali, Phuket, Fiji, Hawaii, The Whitsundays, Santorini, or Ibiza. However, in Lonely Planet’s new publication titled “The Islands Book”, it unveils some of the more dramatic, diverse, and unusual islands around the world. The world’s most amazing islands can…