
a Sweet Escape
Glamping. Camping that’s been jooshed up. And who doesn’t love a good jooshing every now and then. So kick off the Laboutins girls because as luxe as this place is, you won’t need them here. When night falls, there is no better place to be than nightfall wilderness lodge. It sits right on the edge of Lamington National Park, an easy drive from Brisbane or the Gold Coast, yet a world away from the sometimes never ending grind of normal life. Let’s cut to the chase and talk abo

Ho No!
Yes it’s that time of year again, the jolly fat man in the red suit is about to pay us a visit. Do you have a serial traveller in your life that you need to buy for but fear time is running out? Well there is no need to worry and furrow that pretty little brow – we are here to help with our 12 days of Christmas gift guide. On the first day of Christmas my true love sent to me …. A Steripen. Ideal if your traveller is one that likes to get off the beaten track or simply wants

Champagne and Valium
I can’t really pinpoint when my fear started. I guess it must have been about 15 years ago, after my Qantas days, but there was no traumatic event that triggered it. It has neither rhyme nor reason. And I cannot reason with it. Any little nuance in noise or change in vibration can have me clutching the armrest, or suddenly finding religion. My name is Camilla and I am an aviophobic. Now this will come as no surprise to most of you, especially those that have been on planes wi

sanctuary in Siem Reap
There are plenty of hotels in Siem Reap. More than I was expecting, from the five star ridiculously over priced to the budget hostel accommodation. The Santa Clara Hotel is a hidden gem that is easy on the purse, and a haven to come home to. Originally I was looking at a hotel that was slightly cheaper, but it was booked out. What a stroke of luck! This was second on my list, and if I ever get back there, it will be first on my list. Lynn Cummings has been volunteering in Cam

travelling with kids - YOU CAN DO IT!
Are you taking your kids? Did the kids go with you? The two main questions we were asked when the kids were little. Um we have this thing happening called ‘a family’, so yes the kids are coming with us. I’m going to try to convince you to fly/bus/train with your kids. We have been lucky enough to travel with ours since they were babies, and yes it can be exhausting, and yes it can be frustrating and yes it can be lots of other things. But then travel without kids can be all o