Dramatic coastlines, rugged wilderness and abundant wildlife characterise Kangaroo Island – or KI, as it’s shortened to by the locals. Over a third of it is protected in nature reserves and driving around the island, you’ll be awed by its unique landscapes, sweeping sea views and striking coastal rock formations. Sadly the island hasn’t faredContinue reading “Cavorting around Kangaroo Island (KI)”
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Exploring Coffs Harbour
Coffs was a last-minute trip booked when another one to Queensland got cancelled. In fact, this travel blog may as well be called Places I visited in NSW because my trips to other states got cancelled coz Covid. Story of my life. In need of somewhere with sun, sea and bush walks that didn’t requireContinue reading “Exploring Coffs Harbour”
A quirky weekend stay in NSW’s Southern Highlands
A weekend on a train in the Southern Highlands The beautiful and chilly Southern Highlands had long been calling me, so I was VERY excited to finally go down for a weekend in wombat wonderland. For anyone looking for a unique stay in the Southern Highlands, check out these charming converted trains in Redleaf Farm,Continue reading “A quirky weekend stay in NSW’s Southern Highlands”
5 days in Perth and its surrounds
Home to pristine Indian ocean beaches, miles of arid outback and the sprawling Margaret River wine region, Western Australia’s landscape is vast and diverse. As Australia’s largest state, WA occupies a third of the country and is steeped in the country’s gold rush history, which has heavily shaped the state’s face and fortune. As someoneContinue reading “5 days in Perth and its surrounds”
6 beautiful day trips from Sydney
5 beautiful places to visit near Sydney
7 things to do in Byron Bay
Huns in the hinterland Byron Bay has a long history as one of Australia’s most cherished hippy coastal hideaways. But not being able to leave NSW has seen New South Walers flocking there in droves, making it more heaving than hideaway. Home to Cape Byron State Conservation Park and lush hinterland, Byron has a balmy,Continue reading “7 things to do in Byron Bay”
7 things to do in the Blue Mountains
Dramatic scenery, a cult-run café and cherry blossom charm. Having been on my ‘to-visit’ list for some time, this world heritage-listed wonderland with its hazy blue horizons and eccentric villages didn’t disappoint. Never-ending eucalyptus forests, vast canyons and ancient rock formations characterise the landscape of the Blue Mountains and around it are several quaint andContinue reading “7 things to do in the Blue Mountains”
CBA with health fads, but CBD oil is pretty good
By no means do I follow or stay in the loop with health trends. So it’s safe to say that I am truly late to the CBD oil party, and to assume I’m preaching to many of the converted. For ages I’d been hearing it touted as a miracle remedy for just about everything: anxiety,Continue reading “CBA with health fads, but CBD oil is pretty good”
Pretty Pacific Palms
Aussie state border closures mean I haven’t travelled interstate as much as I’d have liked (totes a first world problem, I’m aware), and it’s unlikely they’ll be opening any time soon. But since New South Wales itself is home to a gazillion national parks and an abundance of beautiful coastlines, NSW-dwellers are pretty spoiled forContinue reading “Pretty Pacific Palms”
Roundabouts and roos: chilly but charming Canberra
A weekend in the goddamn freezing but delightful Aussie capital. To be honest, I didn’t have high expectations of Canberra. I was mainly going to visit an old and dear Canberran friend of mine who I met many moons ago in Peru (gap yarr). Most people I’d spoken to about it – mainly Sydneysiders andContinue reading “Roundabouts and roos: chilly but charming Canberra”
Edgy Satsuma 