For those of us living in the northern hemisphere, winter is well and truly here. The nights are colder and in many places, the winter sun is down by around 5pm and many of us have missed the chance for a proper summer this year at home. If you are looking for a way to […]
There are days when I feel like going home. And there are nights when I want to stay away forever. Saying goodbye is tough If I’ve learned anything on this trip around Australia with my young family, it’s that this mix of heartache and joy is a constant companion. Forget the groceries, the fluctuations of […]
‘Excuse me. We are trying to take a photo here.’ The bikini-clad model’s face purses into a scowl as she points at my daughter while she tries to Instagram Esperance. Ruby is making mischief at Esperance’s Twilight Beach, stopping the model’s photographer/boyfriend from capturing #beachbliss. ‘You’ll just have to wait,’ I say, and try to […]
It’s hard to enjoy paradise when you’re in pain. I’m sure those were Dave’s thoughts as we lounged on a beach on the tropical island of Lombok, not far from Bali. The water was pristine – a deep blue – and as the sun reflected off the white sand, I lazed with a coconut in […]
Today is our last day in Ubud, Bali. It’s our last day of travelling for a long time because of our baby on board. But we couldn’t be more excited. In a few hours we’ll be picked up and whisked away to Seminyak on the coast where we’ll do some last minute shopping, settle into […]
