A freelance writer who loves travel and good food. Visit my blog at www.travelchook.com
As winter approaches I can almost hear the fireplace crackling and taste those melting marshmallows scorched by hot red ... [more]
Vibrant Brisbane is full of great options for the very best day trips, from bustling markets to beautiful islands with s... [more]
Glorious Melbourne has so much to offer for the day tripper, from the free to the expensive, and the mountains to the be... [more]
Indian Empire is the restaurant to go for lip-smacking flavour-laden irresistible Indian food. Tucked away in a little ... [more]
A breakfast visit to the Yarra Valley Deli and Cafe provided me with one of the best eggs Benedict breakfast's I've ever... [more]
At Burger Bro burgers come out looking divine with piles of fresh lettuce hanging out, melted yellow cheese slithering d... [more]
I only had the opportunity for one breakfast in Byron, so it had to be the best. Thankfully, Bayleaf Café deserves its r... [more]
Cafe 63 is a fresh modern cafe located in a leafy part of Yeronga opposite a lovely park. The menu is extensive with or... [more]
Fountain Court Chinese Restaurant in Grafton is an unexpected surprise, from its world class fried dim sims to its frien... [more]
Less than a two hour drive from the heart of Brisbane, Crystal Creek Rainforest Retreat is a rare and special hideaway f... [more]
Here are my top five best day trips on the Gold Coast for residents and tourists alike. I have done each and every one ... [more]
Vue 175 Restaurant sits quietly secluded in a part of the Gold Coast Hinterland that is literally a ten minute drive fro... [more]
Every now and then, it's nice to surprise someone special and take them on an experience they'll never forget. It's so m... [more]
Tea, coffee and cake lovers will want to get this list imported into their phones or inked onto their palms for quick re... [more]
Still doing the same old things every weekend? There is no reason to lack variety in and around Melbourne's CBD. The pla... [more]
The Gold Coast is jam packed full of goodies for the outdoor lover. Laden with rainforests, sparkling surf beaches, cry... [more]
You know you've found a Satin Bowerbird's abode when you find a nest like structure with a range of blue objects from bl... [more]
Mothers work hard to provide the very best for their children and certainly deserve a Mother's Day celebration as a smal... [more]
My first visit to Tamborine Mountain Getaway Day Spa was pure bliss. Having a whole mineral spa, hydrotherapy bath and ... [more]
Offering culture, incredible valley views, hot drinks, vodka menu, delicious food, and abundant wildlife, The Polish Pla... [more]
There is nothing more luscious than slicing into a soft creamy cheese which luxuriously oozes onto the platter. Pair it ... [more]
Loaded with cashew nuts, tender chicken, and glistening sauce with a delicious tang, Mandarin Court's Kung Pao Chicken d... [more]
Any excuse to celebrate romance is a good excuse. That's part of the reason Valentine's Day has become so popular. But ... [more]
The holidays are over and it's time to get out of your post holiday slump. Put your emptied bank accounts and low annua... [more]
There is no better way to spend a lazy hot Sunday than kayaking the numerous creeks, broadwater, canals, seaway and isla... [more]
Finding a great shoe is like finding treasure or luxuriating in a fluffy bubble bath - bliss. But instead of hitting the... [more]
Every year the long weekend rears its glorious head numerous times and l sigh in absolute relief. That is until I sudde... [more]
Tramping the streets of Chinatown in Melbourne looking for a good yum cha starts off as fun. Chinatown offers a variety... [more]
Boasting a unique ceiling of waves built with fanned books, The Reading Room located upstairs in Cafe Blac has the much ... [more]
A magical place where Antarctic Beeches lie circled in mist, and where the Satin Bowerbird collects all things blue for ... [more]
Hidden away in the lush forest of Springbrook, on the doorstep of the National Park, is a little gem of a cafe. Quaint,... [more]
Tucked away on the mountain top in Binna Burra (a part of Lamington National Park), The Lamington Teahouse with spectacu... [more]
Watching a beautiful strong horse with a flowing tail literally flow, dance and skip (perform the passage) around the dr... [more]
The black sheep, 'every family has one' - this is the rather intriguing slogan at Hugh Hamilton Winery in the beautiful ... [more]
'A lesson in decadence' is the thought that comes to mind when I think of enjoying a leisurely High Tea at Tea and Nicet... [more]
Sometimes you just stumble across a dish that you can never forget, a dish that will forever hold a place in your heart,... [more]
The thought of twenty four pure white sand beaches with turquoise waters lying smack on the Great Barrier Reef kept me a... [more]
Where do you go when you want a lovely romantic ambience, impeccable service, little extras and outstanding food? I don... [more]
Nicely located on the water at Marina Mirage (Main Beach), overlooking a stack of rather fancy boats, Ribs and Rumps off... [more]
An afternoon spent luxuriating on a couch by the fire, in the old world charm of historic St Bernards Hotel, listening t... [more]
As the noble humpback glides to the surface with its beautifully arched jet black body glistening in the sunlight, I am ... [more]
The Cup is an absolute triumph, breathing fire into Australian cinemas by evoking a powerful sense of the internal layer... [more]
Whale watching has to be one of the most breathtaking activities on earth. In Queensland we are fortunate to have thes... [more]
Sandy Creek Circuit is almost bursting at the seams with flourishing greenery, a flowing fresh water creek and thriving ... [more]
Royal Botanic Gardens, Melbourne. There is no better day than one spent simply wandering the beautiful botanical garden... [more]
Its all about the journey, not the destination....
Best of All Lookout must be the most coy, shy, mysterious and se... [more]
Located on the beautiful Broadwater at Labrador, Harley Park provides a relaxing escape for both adults and children ali... [more]
Fancy a day of beauty inhaling nature's freshly scented air and feeling truly invigorated? Pack yourself a BBQ lunch, s... [more]
Mouses House is a romantic getaway beautifully positioned in the midst of the Springbrook rainforest in the Gold Coast H... [more]