A More Conventional Travel Blog

I’ve sometimes wondered what it would be like to write like a “real” travel blogger. Who knows, I might immediately get offered perks like six free nights at the Paris Hilton – or not.

That Elusive Upgrade

My friend John was recently quoted as saying “my phone doesn’t understand emojis, and neither do I”.

Reflections on a White Christmas – Canada

Whenever I told anyone back home in Oz that we were coming to Canada for Christmas, they all said the same thing. “Wow, you’ll have a white Christmas!” I didn’t exactly say “Bah, humbug”, but I did perhaps say “well, maybe – if it doesn’t rain.

Wait a minute – Canada

I’m standing all alone in an empty schoolyard, well, all alone except for a little dog. It’s cold. Where is everyone? Anyway, more about that later.

Reflections on a short day

Where do squirrels go in winter? Their legs are really small, so there’s no way they can head all the way to Florida to sit on the beach sipping tiny cocktails, with even tinier paper umbrellas.

Sticking together

Those who have travelled with us know that our mantra is “nobody gets left behind.” Well, not until today.

The Plane Truth

Air travel is full of mystery ….I’m talking about some of the really BIG questions of life.

Burleigh Heads – Australia

A short drive north from Surfers Paradise will land you right in the middle of theme parks with roller coasters, artificial wave pools and people dressed to look like movie stars. A short drive south, and you find yourself in part of the coast that time seems to have passed by – Burleigh Heads. We went south.