Strolling through a blaze of colour and fragrance in Parnell Rose Garden, a casual observer, no connoisseur, I’m touched by the beauty of so many varieties … and find myself
According to Expedia Group, JOMO – the joy of missing out – is one of eight travel trends predicted for 2025. It seems that more and more travellers are looking
Saturday morning at Casuarina beach…the soft white sand between my toes, bringing a gentle ahhhh feeling, a sense of peace, the sun warming my face, the sky a vibrant blue,
Returning from Bali to Brisbane, drinks have been served, we’re settling in, then an announcement … a passenger is in need of medical assistance, is there a doctor on board?
In a recent post that appeared on one of the social media sites for slow travel, someone asked: “How do you “fill your time” with everyday life? What fills your
It’s 10.30 am and I’m on the road to Killarney. The sun already blazing, the sky a vibrant azure blue, the air dry, the road beginning to shimmer, and the
Of course, travelling as a lifestyle and house-sitting is not a bed of roses all of the time. Anything can happen so its good to be adaptable. You have no
As I wake up, for a fleeting moment I can’t remember where I am. Then, slowly, it dawns … I’m in a treehouse in the forest, a dream I’ve had
These last few weeks, we’ve talked about solo travelling, going on a trip by yourself, and the focus has been on women. However, what about solo travelling for men… and…
Returning to Peru to spend time with a shaman and his family after a glorious group tour 6 months earlier, I imagine … the sun shining, magnificent ruins, circular terraces,
It’s not just about what you pack, packing smart is about how much you pack. Everyone packs differently, some people like to travel light with one carry-on bag, others like
When you think about travelling alone for the first time in a long time, it’s normal to feel a bit apprehensive, and if you’re dealing with the pain of having
Solo travelling – it can sound both exciting and nerve-wracking at the same time. Perhaps you’re so used to caring for others, you’ve had a tough year with family health
Two weeks ago I went on a day trip to Aitutaki in the Cook islands. So many people had raved about how beautiful it is, a South Pacific island paradise
It’s nearly six weeks since I set off from Vanuatu and I’ve met many people along the way. That for me is one of the best things about travelling –
Before I even set off from Vanuatu, I have to admit … I got the collywobbles. I wasn’t setting off on holiday, I was letting go of an attachment to
I’ve been in Rarotonga now for 3 weeks and been round the island clockwise and anti-clockwise so many times I’ve lost count. I’ve travelled in the bus where the driver
Last week I wrote about the experience of leaving Vanuatu and finding myself in Rarotonga. You might ask ‘why’ – why do this, why this journey – and perhaps you
Sometimes on your journey, you feel uncertain…you just don’t know what next, what to do. It happened for me recently. A few weeks ago, I set off from Vanuatu on
A great journey needs time, it shouldn’t be rushed. If it is, it becomes like a package tour with no substance, no real beauty or meaning…there’s so much moving around,
Where to start your journey? Often when you travel you start by focusing on the destination. However, when you focus solely on the destination, you run the risk of putting
This month we’re talking about the journey, your personal journey… to discovering who you are and living from your true nature. I must admit that one the great joys in