For ever I had discounted Maui as a cheesy wedding and honeymoon destination. Then a sporting pursuit lured our young ... [more]
It wasn't there before. This island.
It exploded from the ocean around 600 years ago, and this 'newness' I found ... [more]
With close to 38 million inhabitants, Tokyo is the most populous city in the world. It's a place of many things to... [more]
So you call yourself a foodie (or perhaps an epicure or a gourmet if you find the term foodie distasteful.) You ... [more]
Doris Duke was an American heiress, socialite, and philanthropist. Shangri La is the estate she created. It is a pla... [more]
Some people love airports. Others hate them. But even if you're one of the latter, you could still love transiting at Ch... [more]
Unfortunately, you can't drive the complete way around Oahu. Kaena Point in the northwest isn't passable by car, and unl... [more]
Waikiki Beach is perhaps the world's most famous beach. Over-loved? Indeed. But occasionally places are popular for good... [more]
Now I think I am right in saying many of us have had our fill of the word "superfood". The term doesn't have a legal def... [more]
Do you know your gray reef shark from your whitetip reef shark from your tiger shark? Your Christmas wrasse from your sa... [more]
Whether you have thrill seeking bandits, learner riders or wee passengers on your hands, the Hinze Dam Wall is the place... [more]
Phuket is the ultimate beach holiday destination. From bustling Patong to laid back Nai Yang, there's a paradise for eve... [more]
The Songkran Festival, which celebrates the coming of the Thai New Year, will be held in Phuket from the 13th to the 15t... [more]
Waimea Valley is green, and lush and leafy and verdant. This picturesque valley extends from the Ko'olau Range, whic... [more]
Waimea Bay. You've probably heard of it. If you're a surfer or an avid television watcher, then you've definitely heard ... [more]
How do you catch up with friends? for a walk? over a coffee? at the pub? If you find these activities banal, then this d... [more]
Singapore is the second most expensive city in Asia to spend the night, according to a 2013 survey conducted by TripAdvi... [more]
P is for Putt a hole-in-one at Dino Park Mini Golf
Dino Park Mini Golf is for mini-golfers of all levels. Even children... [more]
For me, the most compelling reason to read to toddlers is it encourages them to sit still for. A. Second. Here are ten b... [more]
1. Surf. Obviously. But only when there's a photographer snapping. A 'sesh' is only as good as the photos posted on soci... [more]
The benefits of reading to young children, including babies, are clear: improved reading skills and cognitive skills (li... [more]
G is for GCCC Active & Healthy Program
Active and healthy kids are happy kids. Every year the Gold Coast City Council p... [more]
I love the Australian bush – the beauty, the timelessness, the smell of eucalyptus leaves crunching underfoot. But I don... [more]
The fourth Mullum2Bruns Paddle will be held on Sunday May 26, 2013. As you can deduce from its name, the main event ... [more]
Burleigh Head National Park is my favourite place to walk. It's also my favourite place to take visitors. The area was g... [more]
For those who like their sauciness G-rated
Night 1: Promote the Wellness in You
The Thais do wellness well. The ... [more]
Day 1: Relax at the Beach
Beaches are what Phuket does best and there are many to choose from. You can't go wrong r... [more]
Parents, steel yourselves: the Easter holidays are approaching, fast. It is likely you will soon be travelling somewhere... [more]