I'm back home and finding it hard to settle into everyday life. I miss the weather, the vibrancy and the exoticness of Bali. Most of all I miss all the people at the hotel we would chat to every day. When I'm travelling, I relax and I'm much more open... Read more →

I finally got to visit a silversmithing workshop in Bali. The town of Celuk (pronounced Cheluk) is famous all around the world for it's beautiful silver jewellery. When I came here on my honeymoon in 2003, it seemed far too hard to organise a car and a driver to get... Read more →

Nature is the best artist, creating stunning vistas and natural landscapes of awesome beauty. I never thought I'd get stand in the middle of a volcanic crater, staring up at a volcano but I did, thanks to my wonderful Dad. He took us to see Gunung Batur, a currently dormant... Read more →

I hope you'll bear with me and tolerate yet another post raving about my holiday in Bali. Don't worry, I'm only here for three weeks so it will be over soon. While I'm here, I'm lucky enough to have my very own personal tour guide organising my itinerary. He makes... Read more →

It's been amazing to be on holiday, away from all the usual expectations and surrounded by new sights, scents and flavours. The highlight of our trip to Bali so far has been a visit to the Pande coffee plantation near Gunung Kawi. It's farmed by Agus and has been in... Read more →

An unexpected trip to Canberra late last week saw me heading out into the bush for a walk with a high-school friend. We walked among gum trees, along the curve of the mountain, in the shadow of the valley. It was freezing. So cold we even saw some snow on... Read more →

It's good to get out of town once in a while. Leave the city and drive. The endless stretch of bitumen ahead of you, the sky embracing you from above and the horizon beckoning. I did just that and hit the road with my two girls. Our destination? Canberra. Duration?... Read more →

~ Photo credit: Airlie Perera ~ Happy New Year! I hope you've had a wonderful break. I've had a wonderful time settling into our new home in the foothills of the Dandenongs. There are still boxes everywhere but I am slowly making inroads with a little help from some lovely... Read more →

Every year I take my girls into the city to see the Christmas windows. I remember my mum taking me to the city to see them when I was small. I'm not sure if she took me every year but it's a golden jewel shining bright in my memory. I... Read more →

I'm in the midst of moving my family from our inner city Melbourne flat to the outer suburbs. We're swapping the beach for the trees. We've been in our wonderful flat for almost 6 years and although it has been a fabulous home, it's time to spread our wings. My... Read more →