Coffee in Cordoba

Before I toured Spain, I was unaware of the beautiful city of Cordoba.  Yet I am glad that my tour provided me with the opportunity to visit.  The first thing I noticed about Cordoba was that it was clean – oh and they have a great shoe shop.

Magical Madrid

Madrid is truly memorable because of the people I met and the experiences shared along the way.  The reason we travel is not just about the places but it is about the people.  Only so much can be learnt from a guidebook, such as the history of a country.  To know a city more intimately, it is best to talk to those who know it best. The people.

Beneath a Tuscan Sky

The wine region of South Australia, such as the Barossa Valley, Clare Valley and McLaren Vale are well-known around the world for producing high quality wines.  Yet it is sometimes hard to believe that some of the big labels are located in my backyard.  Quite literally in the case of McLaren Vale which is a short hop away.

Spanish Illumination

This month’s featured video was taken in 2012 on my trip to Spain, more specifically in Salamanca.

Don’t be Afraid of the Big Bad Wolf

It is a big bad scary world out there but also full of intriguing, curious and exciting adventures.  As a solo female traveller I have often been asked if I was scared to travel on my own.  My answer was no.  Or more honestly, I had never really let the scary thoughts enter my mind.

Hawaiian Summer Sunset

I wanted to see a beautiful sunset.  After I had heard  so much about the amazing sunsets in Hawaii, I had to experience it for myself.  Tempted and curious to find out if Hawaii truly had the best sunset on the planet I was not disappointed.  It was true.  The sunsets in Hawaii are beautiful and the most magical I have seen so far on my travel journey. 

The Frog Legend

This week we are going to play a game called “find the frog” or in Spanish “Rana de Suerte” which means Lucky Frog. A game that tourists and students are drawn into when they visit the Universidad de Salamanca in Spain.  Legend says that if one can find the frog hidden in beautiful stone carvings on the university building’s facade then that person will have good luck, find true love or marry within a year.

A Garden Oasis

A gentle splash.  Soft buzz of the sprinkler. Trees sway in the breeze.  Slow trickle of the cascade over limestone rocks.  The Chinese Gardens are the perfect place to come and chill out from a hectic day of Sydney city life.  

Grand Slam Summer

Summer in Australia.  Beaches. Barbecue. Tennis.  Perfect.  It doesn’t get any better than this. Every year the best of the best in professional tennis converge on Australia to compete in the Grand Slam series – the Australian Open in Melbourne. 

Ghostly Cellmates

A visit to Melbourne is not complete without a tour of the Old Gaol on Russell Street, especially if you love history and possible ghost sightings.  It is rumoured to be one of Melbourne’s most haunted buildings,  Not surprising considering its long list of previous tenants.