by Jean | Feb 11, 2016 | Beating Travel Budget Blues, Travel, Travel inspiration
Imagine waking up in the picturesque and bountiful King Valley. You’re surrounded by mountains, rivers and rolling vineyards. You roll out of bed, walk out of your yurt to the sounds of Australian native birds singing. You sneakily flick on the stove and make...
by Jean | Dec 1, 2014 | Beating Travel Budget Blues, Travel
As the mild spring is sulking away and summer is officially knocking on our door, I’m starting to feel like the proverbial fabulous unicorn ready to run wild in the sun. When artist and surf enthusiast Nicole Tattersall invited me to come spend a day in the sun,...
by Jean | May 1, 2014 | Beating Travel Budget Blues, Travel
Melbourne is our home town. I love this city as much as I love New York, Tokyo and even London. Few cities manage to capture my attention and keep it as well as Melbourne does. Even when we lived a good hour regional train ride away I would happily flirt down to...
by Jean | Apr 25, 2014 | Beating Travel Budget Blues, Travel
Between the beautiful summer days and cheerful Autumn afternoons Melbourne begins to transform. Open toe shoes are slowly replaced by dainty boots, silk scarves are lovingly put aside and colorful merino wraps are abundant. Winter is marching towards us and I for one...
by Jean | Jan 26, 2014 | Beating Travel Budget Blues
There is a lot of talk out there about how expensive Australia is to visit and do anything in. I no way, shape or form am I disagreeing with you. In so many areas this is an expensive country to enjoy. Surely there must be ways to make memories and not break the bank?...
