Perth, Western Australia
Boorloo – located on the traditional lands of the Whadjuk Noongar people This was our first trip back to Perth since 2011, and she wasn’t too cheerful to see us Continue Reading →
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Sal Salis Ningaloo Reef, Western Australia
ECO-LODGE GLAMPING IN CAPE RANGE NATIONAL PARK Nyinggulu Country – traditional lands of the Baiyungu and Yinigudura people Receiving a call an hour before our estimated arrival time was the Continue Reading →
North West Cape, Western Australia
Nyinggulu Country – traditional lands of the Baiyungu and Yinigudura people Tim Winton’s TV doco on ‘Ningaloo’ was not our first inspiration to get across to WA and check out Continue Reading →
Manila, The Philippines
With The Philippines being only eight hours away, I cannot believe that it has taken us so long to get to this charismatic and welcoming country in the Asia Pacific! Continue Reading →
Two Seasons Coron Island Resort, Palawan Islands
Luxury Eco-Resort in the Palawan Islands Contrasting with urban Manila, our island idyll was in the northern area of the Palawan Islands, reached via a short domestic flight from Manila Continue Reading →
The Manila Hotel, Manila
The Grand Dame of Manila This icon of Manila is the epitome of old-world glamour and luxury served on a silver platter by gracious and charming staff at every level. Continue Reading →
Highcliffe House, Lynton
The Fine Dining Dessert of Luxury Accommodation We had been wanting to visit Highcliffe House for so long, and once international travel from Australia opened, we knew that this would Continue Reading →
Caribbean Cruise (Part 1) – Fort Lauderdale
Arrival in Fort Lauderdale After a mammoth transit effort of 3 flights and a total travel time of 32 hours door to door we arrived in Fort Lauderdale just past Continue Reading →
Porto, Portugal (Part 2) – River Cruise and Old City
River Cruise After our delicious breakfast of sardines, tomato and cheese on toast, we strolled down the hill to join one of the ‘six bridges river cruises.’ We went with Continue Reading →
Porto, Portugal (Part 1) – Arrival and Initial Explorations
Coimbra to Porto, via Aveiro We headed out from Coimbra with plenty of time to stop off in Aveiro on the way to Porto. Aveiro gets mixed reviews because it Continue Reading →