Bay of Fires

by Friday, December 30, 2016

Tasmania’s Bay of Fires has been luring holidaymakers for decades with breathtaking beaches and national parks stretched across remote natural landscapes. General Manager of Tasmanian Walking Company, Heath Garratt, had a chat with Catriona on Journeys To Come radio where he was too happy to speak about this Aussie gem - which also happens to be ...

Portugal Part II

by Wednesday, December 28, 2016

If you missed part one, click here to read. Next on the list of Portugal’s must-see places was Óbidos, the epitome of a relaxed, easy going village. When Queen Isabel passed through Óbidos in 1282 and marvelled at its beauty, her husband King Denis I simply gave the entire town to her. For many centuries after, kings ...

Five tips for a merry travel season

by Saturday, December 24, 2016

If you’re like me, and thousands of other Australians, you’ll be travelling this festive season to visit family and friends spread out across this great southern land. Whether you’re boarding a plane, catching a train or packing the car up for a road trip, here are some tips to help make your travel as merry as ...

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Portugal

by Thursday, December 22, 2016

Portugal is a European gem that has filled history books for centuries. The tiny nation’s visionaries made enormous contributions towards creating and shaping the New World. I was full of excitement at the prospect of visiting this wonderful little country with Scenic, sailing the sun-drenched waterways of the Douro Valley on a Scenic Space-Ship, with the added ...

Bumper Crop

by Monday, December 19, 2016

Reality check. As I say 'that's a wrap!' to my year of travelling, my fresh farmer hubby says 'crank it up!' And begins the mad period of harvesting. We're like ships in the night, as he works around the clock to haul in acres and acres of crops that will one day feed YOU (anyone like ...