Balloons Over Bristol

Balloons Over Bristol

“Come to Bristol in August when the Balloon Festival is on” my friend, Alison invites.  At least I hope she did because we’re here now.  It’s early morning and the household is still quiet.  I stir Jasper & Miranda awake and we dress as quietly as we can.… Read the rest

Athens

Parthenon

The sun beats down on Athens and the temperature rises although I’m too preoccupied to notice.  Still high from the delights of Mykonos and keen to start exploring an entirely new city, I haven’t given much thought to the realities of today. … Read the rest

Tweed Billabong

Camped by a billabong at Big 4 Tweed

If you’re a fashionista, tweed and billabongs definitely do not mix.  If you love camping and the great outdoors, you might not find too much use for tweed during your adventures (unless you’re in Scotland). … Read the rest

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.

Travelling to Bribie

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

Rainbow Beach

Rainbow Beach

Our Rainbow Beach adventure begins. The car is packed, the kids strapped in and snacks at the ready for the long drive. We have the Easter long weekend stretching out ahead of us and spirits are high as we head up the highway, leaving the city behind us.… Read the rest