Swan Valley Ioana, 8 July 20268 July 2026 The Swan Valley is Western Australia’s oldest wine region and lies just 25 km from Perth. The end of summer is a good time to admire the picturesque landscapes of vineyards, orchards, and rolling farmland while enjoying the grape harvest, wine tastings, and other local produce. All Saints Church in… Continue Reading
Cottesloe: Sculptures by the Sea 2022 Ioana, 5 July 20265 July 2026 Visiting Sculptures by the Sea in Cottesloe back in 2022 felt like one of those days where art and ocean casually agreed to share the same stage. The sculptures turned the beach into an open-air gallery, while out in the water the surf life savers and Rottnest swimmers and kayakers… Continue Reading
Mandurah Christmas lights 2022 Ioana, 5 July 20265 July 2026 In 2022 we continued the Christmas tradition of visiting Mandurah to enjoy the magic of its canals. As dusk falls, homes along the waterways come alive with dazzling displays of lights, festive decorations and creative Christmas scenes reflected in the calm water. Meanwhile, the boats begin their pilgrimage through the… Continue Reading
Cairns, Port Douglas & the Daintree 2022 Ioana, 31 December 202531 December 2025 We arrived in Cairns just before 6 pm and got a rental car to be able to drive around and visit places. We stayed at an interesting hotel called the Abbott Boutique. It’s in a fairly old building that has been renovated well and has lots of first page covers… Continue Reading
The Whitsundays June 2022 Ioana, 25 December 20259 January 2026 We left rainy Perth on a Qantas flight to Brisbane, where we landed just before midnight to a chilly 6 degrees. We stayed at a hotel near the airport and next morning got onto another Qantas flight to Proserpine, in a small Dash 8-400 plane. Proserpine Airport is small but… Continue Reading