I was lucky enough to spend 6 nights in Hong Kong, or, as I like to call it, Honkers, last week. As someone who LOVES a big city and can spend weeks exploring them - NYC and London among my faves - I found plenty that was fabulous about it. It's unlike any city I've visited and when I've pondered why, I keep coming back to Hong Kong being a city of contrasts. There's the English influence … [Read more...]
Girls’ Weekend in Bendigo – Where to Stay, Play and Eat
Getting away for a weekend with the girls is always a good thing, right? Heading out of town Thelma and Louise style - except that weird going off the cliff bit - and into the anticipation of a couple of days somewhere else is an excellent way to blow out the cobwebs and get a breath of fresh air from Routine Central. As many of you regular readers know, I am rather partial to a girls … [Read more...]
Summer BBQ
A BBQ is one of my favourite things about our long hot Australian summer. The no dishes factor; the simple grilled meat and salad situation and the generally relaxed vibes that a BBQ evokes in me - and many of us - are hard to resist. Especially on the weekend and when good friends are involved. This weekend just gone, we caught up with friends at our place. With all six of our kids … [Read more...]
Perth With Kids
As part of our recent family vacay to W.A. this summer, we set aside five nights for a city stay in Perth. (We first spent an awesome week down south in Dunsborough/Margaret River which you can read about here). We loved our short time in Perth and were really impressed by everything Perth has to offer. From it's beautiful city beaches, the spectacular botanical gardens and public spaces to … [Read more...]
What to Wear & Tips for a Great Day at The Australian Open
I'll never forget my first visit to The Australian Open back in '89. My German school friend Stephanie, who was a great tennis player and keen tennis fan, invited me along that summer. Despite having zero clues about tennis, I happily accepted her invite and found myself with a $20 ground pass and needing a thorough heads up on the actual rules of the game. Ground pass in hand and ten bucks … [Read more...]
Dunsborough & Margaret River With Kids
If you've ever wanted to explore the south west of Western Australia - including Margaret River - but didn't know where to start, where to stay or what to do, or perhaps you weren't sure of how you'd go with kids in tow, this is the post for YOU. Margaret River has long been on my travel wish list but we didn't quite make it there before we started our family - our three boys are now 11, 9 and … [Read more...]
