A Passion for Travel
When I told people that we were heading overseas during the Christmas holidays, they usually looked at me like I was crazy. I get it. Why would I escape an Australian summer for a Northern hemisphere winter? Most people wouldn’t. It does sound rather crazy. And maybe I am, a little. But, when people in
Whistler, BC is one of those destinations that we just can’t shake. One that we keep coming back to, time and time again. It’s both foreign and familiar, a place we can adventure and relax in. January of this year marked our third visit to this popular ski resort, just a two-hour drive from Vancouver,
Oh Alaska. How I long to be back in the last frontier with your freezing temperatures, snowy landscapes, and jaw dropping sunrises. Alaska is one of those places that I had always wanted to visit, but never got around to because it was too far away, too isolated, too insert-other-silly-excuse here. By now you all
People often tell me that we are crazy for giving up our Australian summer each year for a North American winter holiday. But it’s so cold over there! You’ll freeze! I hope you’ve packed enough layers… is what I quite often hear in the lead-up to our winter jaunts. And how do I respond? I
So, you’ve decided you want to travel. You’ve bookmarked your favourite travel websites, and you’re ready to get stuck in to that planning your next trip. As I have already mentioned, planning a holiday is not easy. However, it is fun and it’s so rewarding to do it all yourself. But, if you’ve never planned
I am not a snowboarder. Not even close. But my partner loves the sport, so naturally I have been keen to learn. Over the years I have attempted to join in, and taken the odd lesson or two, but each time I ‘hit the slopes’, the slopes inevitably hit me back, and it was like
In 2014, we decided to forgo our usual Christmas traditions of sunbathing, camping, visiting relatives, and opening way too many presents; and instead spent our time in the wintery depths of Lake Louise, Canada. We had always wanted to experience a white Christmas — you know, like you see in all the movies; and we
Famous for its sweeping landscapes, friendly locals, award-winning wineries, and extreme sports; the South Island of New Zealand is a travellers paradise, and only a short flight from Australia. Hailing from the South Island myself, you may think I am slightly biased in my love for the place…and you may be right, but here are