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The Perfect Weekend Away on the Mornington Peninsula

This trip to the Mornington Peninsula, the area in which I grew up, reminded me there’s always new things to see and learn, regardless of how long you’ve called the place home. Travel time:...

Quaint and Quirky Stop Offs Between Sydney and Melbourne

Check out these funky little towns and their surrounds next time you’re driving from Sydney to Melbourne or vice versa. Beechworth Travel time: 3 hour drive from Melbourne Play time: A day trip Things to...

In and Around Wilson’s Prom in 24 Hours

Wilsons Promontory VIC 3960I can’t believe I’ve lived in Melbourne for 29 years and have never visited Wilson’s Prom. I think it’s because I’ve been telling myself I’d need a whole week to make it...

Hide & Seek in the Sugar Pines, NSW

Bago State Forest, Buddong NSW, 2720, AustraliaLooking for somewhere picturesque to take your next profile pic? We’ve got you covered. Travel time: 3 hour drive from Canberra Play time: 30 minutes Things to do: – ...

Ship Life: 250 Young Leaders From 12 Countries Sail for 6 Weeks

We embarked on a journey not knowing what we’d find. Like explorers, our expectations were challenged at every turn and we each faced personal and common battles. 240 young leaders aged between 18-30 from 12...

A Kid on Sunrise Beach in Noosa Made My Day

I went for a run-quickly-turned-walk along Sunrise/Sunshine beach this afternoon to skip around in the waves and do other child-like movements that might make others question my sanity. I came across a long stick as...

Van Life on the East Coast of Australia- Life Update

Friends and family more commonly ask, “Where are you?” than “How are you?” these days, based on my Instagram posts. I thought maybe it’s time I share what I’ve been up to over the past...

The No Shoe Life- A Short Poem

For years you caused such pain,But without you feels wrong and strange.You were useless, yet demanding,Your upkeep was outstanding.I knew something was wrong,Yet I kept you hanging on.You required more attention,Instead I let you go...

Goodbye The Whitsundays: 4 Months of Highlights

Tomorrow I am saying goodbye to the Whitsundays after living in the area for four months. Despite having a ball out on the water and creating some great memories, I couldn’t be more ready to...

Hiking to Castle Rock on Percy Isles, QLD

This post follows on from my previous post “Spontaneous Sailing Trip from Airlie to Brisbane” We went on a hike to Castle Rock, one of the highest points on Percy Island, Queensland. Thankfully a dreadlocked...