An open letter to myself for when lockdown lifts
Dear Emma, Once the world opens up again, it will all be a blur. You’ll rush to see people, to do things, to be places. You’ll make connections, commitments, appointments. Squeezing time in your diary to see all sorts of faces. So I’m writing this now to remind you of way back when. When you … Continue reading An open letter to myself for when lockdown lifts
Sticking to Sydney
I never seem to write about adventures I have in Sydney. I guess a part of me feels that unless I’ve had the chance to wind the car window down and let the wind flick through my hair as we speed off down the highway, it’s not really an adventure. Or at least one people … Continue reading Sticking to Sydney
Oh man, oh Snowy River
The rumble of hooves against the earth building like thunder, the yee-hahs of horsemen filling the air. As the herd raced towards and then over the cliff-face, the riders following grind to a halt. Except one. He continues on, leaping into the air and over the edge. “The man from Snowy River” they murmur to … Continue reading Oh man, oh Snowy River
Canberra’s Changed. A lot
Once upon a time, a trip to Canberra could be summed up by long coach rides, overnight camps in bunkbeds and passing far too many hours inside Parliament House. Well, a trip to Canberra has changed. A lot. At least for me. With the goal for the year firmly in place – ten trips at … Continue reading Canberra’s Changed. A lot
Oops, back in Orange again
Well, I’m back in Orange again. Already. But the region just keeps providing reasons to return, and this time I’m armed with a strict agenda to only go to places I’d never gone before. And Orange, you both delivered and delighted. Here’s where I added to my list: Birdie //The team behind Orange’s original ‘fine-diner’ … Continue reading Oops, back in Orange again
Ought to be in Orange
I’ve been to Orange plenty of times. Growing up, passing through town was part of an annual family holiday. But back then, all we did was stop to pick up groceries, and to me, Orange was as good as the ‘futuristic’ public toilet in the Woolworth’s carpark as far as entertainment went. Hindsight, hey. Just … Continue reading Ought to be in Orange
A Once-in-a-Lifetime Journey
It’s 2020 and we’re bound by the borders of our sweet island home. Until recently, we’ve been told to stay in our states, and before that, confined to our homes. Safe to say, holidays have hit a pause for a while. And while we’re now starting to stretch our legs, and open our eyes to … Continue reading A Once-in-a-Lifetime Journey
Flick: New Zealand 2019
I didn’t know at the time that this would be one of my last rendezvous outside Australia for a while. Good thing it was great, and I wouldn’t have changed a thing about it even if I had. If you’d rather read words than view videos, click here. Continue reading Flick: New Zealand 2019
An Open Letter to Airbnb Owners
With no where to be, nor people to see, I’m spending far too much time scrolling Airbnb. From thoughtful tiny homes to ones with sprawling lawns, I’m making lists of places I’d want to be when a new day dawns. Now there are some absolute beauties, meticulously styled, And others that make your jaw drop, … Continue reading An Open Letter to Airbnb Owners
