I’m a wonder lusting woman, a musician, a freelance travel writer and magazine columnist. Utterly passionate about travel and life and turning the ordinary moments into the extraordinary. My motto is “just do it”.
Have you noticed that when you pay attention to something, really pay attention, other things fade and you lose sense of time and space. It’s more than just about focus, it’s what our brains filter out. In a world of distraction, interruption and the seduction of social media, knowing what to give our focus to … More The Art of Paying Attention
There’s something about train travel that I’ve always found irresistibly romantic. Cocooned inside a warm carriage, rollicking along and watching the world go by, deep in thought. That’s where I’ve been for the past week, every day, though it’s hardly been romantic. Destination: Austin Hospital in Heidelberg. Purpose: be with my other half. Mission: get … More Big and little Rail Journeys
“You are the creator of your own life and this is a great work of art. It’s time to write a new chapter”. So reads the quote on today’s page of my Gratitude Journal. Can you resonate? Has anyone else felt a bit of a shift? Perhaps the stars and planets are aligned. As I … More August Aliveness – It’s time to Shine
From beer festivals and a taste of Tuscany to the white lights of Melbourne and a run in the Grampians, there’s plenty happening in Victoria to keep you warm and inspired for the rest of Winter. … More Five Ways to beat the Winter Blues
A tribute to the rambunctious little lamb that wormed her way into our garden and into my heart. … More Remembering Lamby
An afternoon visit to the Wandiligong pub whets our appetite for more in this beautiful part of Victoria’s High Country. … More Where the hell is Wandi Pub?
As we enter the second half of 2019 let the words of this uplifting song by Josh Groban be the sentiments to living an inspired life. … More Never take a single breath for granted
A tranquil walk around beautiful Lake Elizabeth, deep in the Otways, brings more than one surprise. … More Forrest Runs and Falls
The Great Ocean Road is more than just about the 12 Apostles. Find out what else you can discover along this iconic Australian road trip. … More Five sides to the Great Ocean Road
A conversation with soul and blues troubadour Shaun Kirk, on his upcoming Regional Australia Winter tour and a few other topics close to his heart. … More Shaun Kirk – on the journey, soul music and cold showers
