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The view from the top
They said it wouldn’t last; that once it was mine, I’d stopped seeing how wonderful it was. They were wrong. It’s been 12 months today since I moved into my amazing sky-high apartment overlooking Brisbane’s CBD, and I’m still in love. I’m not sure I explained how I came to swap my two bedroom, two bathroom digs […]
MoreSouth Bank Christmas Markets, Brisbane
South Bank has put a warm, summery twist on the winter markets of Europe with this year’s Christmas Markets. Running until 23 Dec, the South Bank Christmas Markets have transformed Stanley Street Plaza into a wonderland of twinkling lights, festive decorations and the scent of real Christmas trees. Enjoy food with a festive flare (gingerbread, brownies, churros […]
MoreI was bitten by a zebra
A couple of weeks ago I was bitten by a zebra. An ACTUAL zebra. I mean who, other than perhaps a zookeeper, does that actually happen to? Bitten by a dog or a cat or even a bull ant, sure … but a zebra? WTF. I read a quote the other day that said: “Some people […]
MoreWinter sunrise at Noosa
Last month, I celebrated my birthday at Noosa and given we were staying just across from the beach at Sheraton Noosa, I couldn’t resist ducking out to catch the sunrise. Although it was the second day of Winter, it was a beautiful morning on the beach and not too cold (although I was layered up). […]
MoreStory Bridge 75th birthday street party
Yesterday marked the 75th birthday of Brisbane’s iconic Story Bridge and to celebrate, Brisbane City Council closed the bridge for most of the day for what was tipped to be one hell of a street party. Over seven hours, more than 70,000 locals hit the bridge to enjoy a kilometre long smorgasbord of food stalls, bars […]
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Smashing fun at Chinchilla Melon Festival
Would you believe I’m feeling somewhat melancholy after my long weekend in the rural town of Queensland at Chinchilla’s Melon Festival? There wasn’t a free motel room to be found for miles (or possibly even in Miles*) as more than 15,000 people converged on Chinchilla last weekend, effectively tripling its population, for the celebration of all […]
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The detox challenge: no sugar, gluten, dairy, TV and social media.
With a frozen Coke in my hand, an empty cupcake wrapper scrunched up near my foot and singing The Archie’s ‘Sugar, Sugar’ a little too enthusiastically, my week-long detox was probably off to a bad start. Mum had packed a bag of grapes but like a crazed junkie, I was desperate for one last hit […]
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Blonde Ambition 