As the weather cools down in the temperate areas of Australia an exciting time commences in Tasmania, Mushroom Season! If you find yourself hiking through the forests and rainforests you will see splashes of colour throughout the flora in Autumn, especially near waterfalls and old logs. Due to its geographical location, Tasmania is a perfect [...]
Autumn is without doubt my favourite season in Tasmania. The warmer weather has long left us, and the first frosty mornings arrive accompanied by a faint smell of wood smoke. Exploring Tasmania at this time of year may require more clothing, but it is no less rewarding than during the summer months. While the temperature [...]
Lest we forget!!
The Overland Track in Tasmania is possibly Australia’s number one and most popular long distance hike. Stretching 65kms from Cradle Mountain to Lake St Clair, Overland takes you through some of Tasmania’s most beautiful and brutal wilderness. You have the option of doing Overland either independently or through a tour group. I was going [...]
Salamanca Market is a must do for any visitor to Hobart. Despite the Spanish origins of its name, the market is very much a Tasmanian institution. The thousands who flock here every weekend are at odds with popular opinion of this sparsely populated state and are evidence of the high regard Tasmanian’s hold for [...]
Whenever somebody asks me where I like to shop in Perth, I can never pick just one place, as I find that there are hidden gems scattered throughout our ever-growing city. As my moods and fashion requirements are also known to change on a daily basis, I thought I’d share a snapshot of a few [...]
In early January 2013, parts of Tasmania were affected by bush fires that swept across the state. The results were devastating for those involved. At the time of writing, over 120 homes and business have been lost and even more lives have been turned upside down. The spirit of the Australian community has been shining [...]
This long weekend in Perth is going to be a busy one in and around the Australia Day celebrations. This year’s Skyworks, “Our Country in Colour”, will be bigger and more spectacular than ever. 35,000 pyrotechnic shots will light up the sky with a dazzling display of fireworks over the Swan River foreshore this Saturday [...]
