Spring is the time for new expressions and new growth. It’s a time to let go of old patterns and adopt new ones… I am sure that is why we have seasons… To go into a hibernation of sorts, go to bed earlier in winter, eating warming foods, to emerge in Spring with a new…
Read MoreFinally I have had to resign myself to the fact that today I can only squeeze in a massage and snorkel at most. As Western though patterns and chasing leaving my body, so does stress. I feel myself decompressing like a tension chamber that has become unaccustomed to it’s own internal pressure – in actual…
Read MoreAffectionately known as the GABBA, the Brisbane Cricket ground, home to the Brisbane Lions… is an iconic sporting field in Australia. On this night, my son and I are venturing to watch a short, newly introduced, cricket game. It’s called twenty twenty cricket (20 overs each team), or the BIG BASH LEAGUE. It is like…
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Etihad Stadium, is a newish stadium in the CBD of Melbourne. It is home to sporting events, namely AFL and Rugby Union and entertainment concerts. On this night I went to watch Hawthorn’s last game of the season. I was so glad I flew down to watch them play. Etihad has a real vibe. On…
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Bangalow is a funky town twenty minutes inland from Byron Bay. It’s also reasonably close to the Gold Coast and a day trip is easy. Bangalow has a many festivals, markets and events and is worth visiting. Last minute we decide to head to the Bangalow Food Festival. With no expectations of the festival, we…
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On my first trip to Bali I was honoured enough to interview the knowledgeable and food leader Ben Richards. Byron Bay Ex pat living in Bali for many years, Ben has been a big part of the raw food movement. His philosophies around health, mindful eating and eating plants are sensational. He has a cafe…
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There’s something very Ned Kelly about Binna Burra and the Gold Coast Hinterland. I am always surprised more people don’t visit as it is so close to the coast and yet, offers a totally different perspective of Australiana. Green bush, misty fog, a cooler climate – it is actually like leaving Queensland for the day…
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I am unsure why I hadn’t got to visit this awesome little restaurant tucked away up Jl. Batu Bolong. Moana Fish Eatery has been around a while now. The menu is extensive – salads, sushimi, cooked fish and more. I have the grilled mahi mahi and it is delicious. Tender and cooked to perfection. The…
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Reclining back, watching the last of another magic Balinese day, I giggle at the outlook of The Lawn. It is like a piece of Seminyak in Canggu. A little piece of glamour in the surf village. I don’t mind it for a change but I know it wont’ become my local. I am still an…
Read MoreThere are so many awesome eateries in Canggu, Bali so that eating burgers hasn’t really been high on my agenda. However … this time round I decide to check out two burger places; Warung Cucu and Burgerz across the road. Both are located not far up the road (Jalan Batu Bolong) from Old Man’s pub.…
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