In my previous post “Behind the Scenes on a Moderately Successful Travel Blog” I described how I had never taken photos before I started blogging two years ago. One of the treasures of my travel blogging journey has been that it acts as an impetus for me to visually capture the places we live and visit.…
We have three weeks left living in one of the most beautiful regions in Australia. We arrived with a seven month old baby and are now leaving with a five year old and a three year old. I really hope that we come back, again and again to introduce the region to our new bub,…
There is a new interactive wildlife experience in Cairns that our family is really excited about. Zoo to You Wildlife Discovery Centre is located at Pier Market Place on the Esplanade (adjacent to the Lagoon). Wildlife biologist and qualified teacher Jodie Creek has been conducting wildlife exposure experiences in Cairns daycares, kindergartens and schools for…
Jack Barnes Bicentennial Mangrove Boardwalk, Cairns[/caption] I admit it. My children get far too much screen time. The reason? My eldest son is particularly high drive, requiring stimulation round the clock as well as demonstrating a persistent resistance to independent play. If it were not for the TV I would not be left in…
As a doctor working in Indigenous health it was suggested that a mutual understanding of a sense of place would enhance my relationship with my patients. Subsequently, I often ask my patients where they are from, and volunteer that I am a “Melbourne girl”. I am not sure of the meaning placed on this…
It will come as no surprise to people that have read this blog before that I think Far North Queensland and Cairns is pretty great. It is the reason that one section of the blog is dedicated to sharing the amazing opportunities there are here for travelling families. It did seem time however to…