Bribie Island

Bribie Island is the northernmost and most populated of the three sand islands that form Moreton Bay in Queensland, Australia.  Being accessible to the mainland by road, Bribie Island is also the easiest to get to by far.

On a good day, you can be here in 45 minutes (from Brisbane), although those that commute know that’s not realistic at 8am on a Monday morning, or perhaps more importantly, 5pm on a Friday afternoon.… Read the rest

Fraser Island

Lake Mackenzie

The first time I visited Fraser Island was on a four night weekend escape with my husband.  This time, our party was extended by our two children and my mum.  Both trips were equally wonderful.

The Jetty

Fraser Island is the largest sand island in the world.… Read the rest

Rovinj

Rovinj Marina

Rovinj is a really pretty little coastal town with a stunning old town and its own personality. The town centre, complete with a picture perfect marina, makes it very popular with tourists.  Even at this time of year, just past the peak of summer, when the weather (or at least the water!)… Read the rest