trekking

November 7, 2019

Hiking the Hooker Valley Track (with a toddler!)

After two nights in the Mount Cook area, and one day dodging the rain showers to explore the Tasman Valley, we were very excited to […]
May 3, 2019

Sydney at its best: the Spit to Manly coastal path

(with our preschooler & toddler)

I have always thought that one of Sydney’s greatest assets is its proximity to stunning nature, as well as its beautiful weather! When we lived […]
January 8, 2019

Waterfalls and herbal steam. Heading to the Sri Lanka hills.

Ella After the excitement of wildlife spotting at Chaya-Wild it was time to head for the hills! In search of the perfect cup of tea […]
September 4, 2018

First impressions of Bali and how we came to live in Ubud

Bali was one of those places I never wanted to visit. Marred, in my mind, with visions of drunken tourists in Kuta wearing Bintang singlets […]
February 21, 2018

Hiking in Kamikochi. Autumn in the Japanese Alps.

Although the autumn leaves were starting to show their bright, beautiful colours in Takayama, we were keen to go deeper into the Japanese Alps and […]
January 3, 2018

Exploring Lantau – island life Hong Kong style

Hong Kong is known for being a busy, bustling metropolis full of high rises and plenty of people. But one of the most amazing things […]