Unbeknown to me, until I recently visited the town of Albany Western Australia that this is where Western Australia was first settled in 1826, three years before Fremantle and the capital city Perth (1829). It is a town rich in history located on a stunning backdrop of natural beauty; thereby offering so many things to…
The city of Perth, Western Australia was founded in 1829 and there appears to be a museum to reflect every aspect of Perth’s history, culture and development. In fact, there are actually at least 25 museums in Perth. There are a few large well-known museums and many small museums sharing a snapshot of life in…
You’ve spent months planning, researching and booking your trip. Now as the final few months and weeks wiz by, the worry of what to do before you travel builds. I am going to share with you my pre-travel checklist that I use on every trip thereby helping you to navigate all the things to do…
In the centre of Bali, high in the mountains is the hippy artist town of Ubud known for beautiful handcrafted paintings, metalwork and ceramics. However, if handcrafts are not your thing, you may wonder if taking an Ubud day trip is really worth the effort. Well, Ubud is where you will discover the real Bali…
Some people try to pack in a carry-on bag their entire luggage, whilst others put everything into their checked luggage and walk on the plane with nothing but the clothes on their back. To be perfectly honest neither is sensible nor practical as hand luggage essentials. The fact is there are rules and regulations as…
“I can’t miss work,” says my husband. This is my guideline for choosing flights to Bali for a long weekend getaway and why we end up flying Air Asia Perth to Bali. It’s the first time we have flown a low-cost carrier and I can’t help but be intrigued with what we do and don’t…
On dark golden sandy beaches that are cleaned daily, the southern Balinese beachfront town of Legian is geographically and atmospherically located between the hip and cool village of Seminyak (perfect for the wannabe singleton) and the ever-popular bogan area of Kuta. But don’t be too put off by my over-the-top descriptions of these villages flanking…
There are some unique travel gadgets out there and then there are some useful travel items. Not necessarily essential travel gadgets but they are things to make travel easier. So let’s look at what are good travel accessories and why you should buy them for travelling whether it’s backpacking, road tripping or taking a luxury…
I was trying to put my head in the sand. My big five O was looming. But I didn’t want a big party. What I really wanted was to escape to some far-flung place with my husband and our son. My wish is granted, and we take flight; aiming for a relaxed luxury stay in…
On the southern coastline of Western Australia is the very relaxed and almost bohemian-like town called Denmark (not to be confused with the European country of Denmark). It is geographically and atmospherically located halfway between the bustling town of Albany and the very quiet town of Walpole. This means you will find plenty of things…
Planning the ultimate family road trip can feel a bit arduous. But it’s not that bad. All you need to do is a bit of planning by putting together some fun road trip games, packing snacks and activities for the kids, preparing a few pitstops in your road trip itinerary and then loading the car….
Torndirrup National Park is a 30-minute scenic drive from the centre of Albany, Western Australia. Some of the most well-known and scenic things to see are in this Albany national park. The national park is situated on the rocky Torndirrup Peninsula jutting out between Frenchman Bay and the Indian Ocean. There is a lot to…
Albany is the oldest town in Western Australia, it is even older than my home town of Perth – a fact I didn’t know until I explore the Albany historic sites. Historic Albany was settled on 26 December 1826, that’s two and half years before Perth – Western Australia’s capital. Today many of Albany’s historic…
Keeping kids entertained is hard enough, but trying to entertain them on a trip when you’ve only got a limited amount of space to pack your kids travel toys is another thing. So we’re here to help you come up with travel toys that are compact yet can provide hours (well that could be a…
It’s not often you can find a location let alone an accommodation that caters for all demographics. We recently stayed at the Big4 Emu Beach Holiday Park in Albany, Western Australia and what a find this place is! Even though we are staying at this Emu Point accommodation on a family holiday, it is not…
Long-distance road trips are a great way to travel – all piling into the car to experience far-flung places. You can go for really long drives that last weeks or even months or you can take a short getaway when you can’t afford the time or the money for a longer trip. But with all…
The trees of Western Australia are unique, particularly those in the Valley of the Giants. These giant trees in the South West’s Tingle Forest date back 65 million years when Australia was joined in the supercontinent known as Gondwana. Over the millions of years, it has taken the continents to separate the climate of South…
Spending a day on the beach is one lifes free of luxuries, but if you’re not prepared you can come home burnt, blistered, dehydrated and covered in bites. to avoid all this you need to know what to pack for a day at the beach. So I’m here to help you with what to take…
I love visiting the Swan Valley located 20 minutes east of my hometown of Perth (see map below). It is home to Perth’s wine region. But also home to wonderful Swan Valley food delights. In this Article on Swan Valley Food You Will Learn: Great Food Places to Visit in the Swan Valley The Margaret…
The thought of a road trip is just draining for most, even if it does have the reward of a wonderful travel destination at the end of the long journey. But like many things to do with travel, let alone life itself, planning is the key. I always take the time to plan a road…