At the end of my last bumper pregnancy/life update I was nearing the end of the second trimester, waiting for our shipping to arrive, my bump to ‘pop’ and slowly getting a few bits in ready for the baby’s arrival. Here’s what happened in the last few weeks as I entered the third trimester. Weeks … Read more
No one told me morning sickness would be like this. Or maybe they did and I didn’t listen. Maybe I was too hopeful it wouldn’t happen to me. Or maybe not enough women share how it really is. My intention with this post is not to scare anyone. Many women sail through the first trimester. … Read more
One of the things I get asked by curious readers is how my husband and I afford to travel so much and I get why people want to know. If I wasn’t me I’d want to know the secret too! But the truth is there is no big secret – I’m not scooping out super … Read more
Skopelos is a Greek Island that’s got it all – clear waters, ancient churches, incredible cuisine and not 1 but 2 cobbled, car-free Old Town’s with blue and white paintwork that’s pretty much picture perfect. Famed for being the location of the Mamma Mia movie there is far more to Skopelos than its Hollywood associations. … Read more
The beauty of train travel is that it offers the chance to discover so many diverse places in a relatively short time period. I love how you settle into a room that moves, each day delivering a new destination when you peel back the curtains. On board India’s luxury train, the Maharajas’ Express, each and … Read more
After almost 4 years of living in Australia and nearly 3 years to the day I applied to stay, I have been granted a permanent partner visa. *Pops open the champagne* The announcement was so unexpected. I was in Penang this weekend, catching up with my parents who were on holiday in Malaysia and celebrating my … Read more
Two different days in Delhi, 2 very different stories for this girl to come home with. First time in Old Delhi Nothing fills me with more excitement than landing in a new city. I was (not-so) fresh off a 14-hour flight from Melbourne but it was mid-afternoon in Delhi and to go to bed now … Read more
I didn’t know where to start when it came to planning my Delhi sightseeing. I was under the impression that lots of tourists skip Delhi and head straight to the Taj Mahal but when I dug a little deeper I felt like I’d be missing too much if I did the same. Instead I carved … Read more
Wondering where to stay in Sydney for a stylish city-break or staycation? I’ve rounded up my favourite boutique hotels in Sydney, that fuse flawless design with picturesque views and, at a few of them, even the mini-bar is included! Where to Stay in Sydney In a nutshell, here’s where this Sydney local recommends you stay in … Read more
It can be difficult to know what to pack for the Maldives, as your resort may have a formal dress code and the local islands require more conservative clothing. I’ve been lucky enough to visit the Maldives a couple of times, so thought it might be helpful to share some tips on what to wear … Read more