Blimey its hot in the Kimberley in June, fortunately the air is still cool when we wake in the mornings before 6am to watch the sun rise. We're blitzed by the beauty of the second sunrise of our cruise and take endless photos. After an early breakfast we arrive at Montgomery Reef - described by... Continue Reading →

We hit the ground running on Day Two of our cruise on the Reef Prince. The boat heads for one of the Kimberley’s bucket list destinations: the Horizontal Falls. They’re called the Horizontal Falls because of the fast-moving tidal current that squeezes through two narrow gorges of the McLarty Range, pushing the water into rapid-like... Continue Reading →

We wake early on day three of our getaway and walk to Cable Beach for sunrise. It’s such a beautiful, peaceful time to wander along the sand. After grabbing a coffee at a nearby cafe, we return to the hotel to pack and wait for the transfer bus to the Reef Prince - our home... Continue Reading →

Day Two of our West Australian escape begins with a flight delay. There are issues with the plane, so it’s about 1pm by the time we finally land in Broome. After checking into our accommodation at the Bali Hai resort near Cable Beach, we catch the local bus into town. But we miss our stop... Continue Reading →

It’s been a loooooong time between blog posts. I reckon it’s the biggest break from blogging I've had in 10 years ... yep, HouseGoesHome turns 10 next month. Hmmmm, how should I celebrate? I'll think about that later, right now I have a holiday to unpack. Have you guessed where I’ve been for the past... Continue Reading →

It’s a definite sign of middle age that I was in a group text chat last night about organizing a dinner that became about tinnitus. Three out of the four of us are suffering from it and we were discussing what it sounds like. One said mosquitos. The other said low-level cicadas. I was about... Continue Reading →

I've always dreamed about being an author, but I'm not sure I have a book in me. It's not lack of confidence - I know I can write, I just wonder whether I have the knack for fiction or the stamina for non-fiction. My doubts were reinforced this week when I read a 2500 word... Continue Reading →

The time has come for me to take a break. It's not the perfect time, but I can't wait for that. It's been a difficult 12 months, filled with career upheavals, health issues and car dramas. I'm a bit worn out, so I'm disappearing off the grid for 10 days to reboot. It's with both... Continue Reading →

I knew it wasn't going to be an ordinary day when I walked the dogs to my local coffee shop and discovered my boyfriend waiting for a piccolo. It was 6.45am, he lives 30 minutes away and he hadn't stayed the night at my place ... so ... I was a little surprised. He wasn’t... Continue Reading →

I saw a job listing for an "Influencer Specialist" yesterday. The job description requires the successful applicant to manage "influencer marketing campaigns - briefing, negotiating and facilitating delivery of content". Just in case you missed the rise of the influencer, they’re people with huge numbers of social media followers who are paid to promote brands... Continue Reading →