Remember that age old adage that you “can’t teach an old dog new tricks”? Don’t believe it. Not so long ago we won a brand spanking new iPad in a blog comp. I decided that since none of us wanted it for ourselves, I would buy out the other girls and give my parents the … Continue reading
There are many who argue that sexuality is not a choice… but if it was, there are some moments in life when straight ladies would choose to be dating another woman! Here’s a tongue-in-cheek look at a couple of them, making full use of some good ol’ stereotypes… with no offense intended to the men-folk … Continue reading
I’ve had the privilege of sitting up the front of the plane a few times in my life. I’ve never once paid for it (honestly, who is swimming in so much cash that they would fork out 4 times the cost of an economy airfare for a business class seat??) but I’ve been lucky enough … Continue reading
Following on from my list of free stuff to do in Paris, now it’s time for some of my favourites that really are worth the entry fee… 5. Cruise on Canal Saint-Martin This one should not form part of a rushed Paris-in-24-hours itinerary, but is definitely one to add to the list if you have … Continue reading
In the last two months, I’ve been on 14 flights. I’ve been delayed, or missed a connection, on 7 of them. I’ve spent a grand total of 15 additional hours in airports, just waiting out the delays. Which means I’ve spent about 43 hours traveling to, from, and waiting in airports in the last two … Continue reading
This weekend Australia celebrated its national day. Besides eating lamb, listening to Triple J’s Hottest 100 countdown, and watching the cricket, Australia Day is also a celebration of Aussie culture and way of life, and the people that have contributed to it. Here are our nominations for those that surely must be in the running … Continue reading
It’s another chilly Sunday in London and the snow is coming down thick and fast. While it always looks far prettier than the reality of the next day slush, delayed planes and trains, ice-compacted to dangerously slippery downhills that could have you on your bum quicker than you can scream “aaarrrghh!”, there are some places … Continue reading
Australia is currently in the midst of a heat wave. I don’t mean a “heat wave” in the European sense, where a couple of days of 32C temperatures will result in multiple cases of heat stroke, but in the Australian sense. There are record breaking temperatures across the country, and the mercury topping 40C in … Continue reading
It’s the first week of the new year. A whole year lies ahead of you to conquer. So why, I ask you, would you want to set yourself up for failure? The January detox is one of the most popular of the year, when diet season hits dizzying heights, health food promotions come at you … Continue reading
Overrated. That’s my official declaration. And there’s not a soul who’s actually disagreed with me whenever I’ve said it. New Year’s Eve is SO overrated. There’s pressure to have fun, get drunk, spend money – and why, I ask you, should this be different to any other day? Here’s my top 5 reasons why I’m … Continue reading
Laugh Lots, Travel Often 