I sold my house in 2022 and downsized to an apartment to escape the burden of debt that I had trapped myself under. I was tired of going out backwards financially each month and I wanted to have enough money to travel. Fast forward to 2025 and I feel a little guilty to be raving... Continue Reading →

Confession: I was a bit worried on day two of our Kimberley cruise aboard Ponant's Le Soleal that I had misled DD and my friend Emily. I was concerned that it was too cookie cutter compared to our first Kimberley experience aboard the Reef Prince, a smaller ship only carrying 35 passengers. That cruise was... Continue Reading →

It is hard to explain why I love cruising so much. Actually it’s easy to explain, but it’s hard to truly convey. I know that sounds weird, but most people screw their noses up when I mention cruising. They loathe the concept in principle. For me it is the ultimate escape. I step onto the... Continue Reading →

We are having the most wonderful time in the Kimberley. The views are spectacular and so is the cheese. So. Many. Cheese. Plates. Le Soleal is a French cruise ship after all. Oh and the sunrises aren't too bad either ... After a day at sea from Darwin, we arrived in Vansittart Bay yesterday to... Continue Reading →

In case you missed my Instagram story, I've escaped to the Kimberley for 10 days with DD. Woo hoooooo! We've been yearning to go back since our first visit between COVID-19 lockdowns. I spotted a great deal online ... which ended up costing way more than it should due to the travel agent being in... Continue Reading →

I am having a little break over the next 10 days. I may blog, not sure yet. It depends on wifi availability and will. I seem to be burning out much faster in my 50s. I last about two months after having a break, then I'm in desperate need of another one. I felt totally... Continue Reading →

For some unfathomable reason I have been invited to a white party. Whoever invented white parties is a sadist. Actually, let me ask Google who invented white parties ... According to Google: While there isn't one single inventor of the white party, they evolved from various influences. The concept of wearing white at events has... Continue Reading →

I have a robust constitution. I can talk about just about anything, anytime to anybody. And very little, other than the Bass Strait and divorce, puts me off my food. Sometimes I forget other people aren't quite as hardy. I was at dinner at a French bistro in Avalon last night with some of DD's... Continue Reading →

I meet a lot of influencers during my after hours life as a booze news side hustler. While their TikTok and Instagram feeds make it look like they're having heaps of fun at events, it doesn't seem like they actually are when I see them in action. They don't have time to relax and enjoy... Continue Reading →

Knock on wood ... following the dramas of the weekend, there has been no news of note in my world this week, or should that be whirld? I'm slightly off-centre from spending Monday at DD's place due to a car service. I sat at the computer last night thinking, hang on, what day is it?... Continue Reading →