When my husband and I went away for 3 nights in the Yarra Valley recently, it was our first time in two years since we’ve been away without kids. Therefore, for my birthday, I wanted to do all the things … Continue reading Tastings in Healesville: Four Pillars Gin, Badger Creek Blueberry Winery, Jayden Ong Wines, Innocent Bystander Wines
I have always been a fan of supporting local small businesses, and Piaf Day Spa provides that unique, private experience tucked in their peaceful sanctuary surrounded by 10 acres of rainforest. We absolutely love the fact that we were the … Continue reading Piaf Day Spa, Yarra Valley
As I sit here on my couch at home, contemplating the current state of the world and the madness still surrounding the pandemic – I have to admit I am struggling to get my mind to a state that’s ready … Continue reading Chestnut Glade Cottage Accommodation, Yarra Valley
We were so lucky that we didn’t have to cancel our holidays last month, as the dates fell right in between Lockdown #4 and Lockdown #5 in Melbourne. In fact, I have to be honest and say that lockdown #5 … Continue reading Oblique, Hepburn Springs
This weekend, I had the opportunity to go away with just a couple of friends, completely child free, to Phillip Island for two nights. It was more for my friend’s 40th birthday next week, but since it’s also Mother’s Day … Continue reading Girls Weekend at Phillip Island / Mother’s Day 2021
Beechworth is a well-preserved historical town located in the north-east of Victoria, Australia, famous for its major growth during the gold rush days of the mid-1850s. There is so much to do in this town, and we got a good … Continue reading Camping at Beechworth, Victoria
Port Campbell is a coastal town in Victoria, Australia. The town is on the Great Ocean Road, west of the Twelve Apostles, in the Shire of Corangamite. The seaside town is very popular during peak summer tourist seasons, with a … Continue reading Port Campbell, Victoria
I love a good budget hotel! I snapped up this room at Rendezvous Hotel, Perth Central for only $277 for 3 nights from booking.com. That’s less than $100 per night, and usually at that price, you are very likely to … Continue reading Rendezvous Hotel Perth Central
At the end of October, 2020 – I made my way from Kuching to Kuala Lumpur to Perth. Before I could even do anything or proceed home to Melbourne, I had to complete a mandatory 14-day hotel quarantine in Perth. … Continue reading Quarantine Hotel: Intercontinental Perth City Centre
I had a 13-hour transit at KLIA airport before flying to Perth early the next morning, so instead of “roughing it” I decided to splurge on a comfortable stay at Sama Sama Hotel. Located conveniently just across the skybridge from … Continue reading Transit Hotel: Sama Sama Hotel, Kuala Lumpur International Airport (KLIA)
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