On our recent trip back to my home town we were lucky enough to house sit on a farm. The lure of an old farm house, wide open spaces, a warm cosy fire to sit by was too much to pass up. In return we had to feed a few animals which gave the children great joy.
Turning onto the dirt road and seeing a cloud of red dust in the review mirror made me feel at ease. A reminder of the country life I had left behind.Read More »
Dalwallinu will always be my home. It is the place I grew up, where 4 generations have lived. This is the longest I have been away from my home and I had a strong urge to return to my roots. Show my children what country life is like.
Dalwallinu is located 252 kilometres north east of Perth, a place of wheat and wattle. A wheat and sheep farming town but also known for it’s wildflowers. From July to October the country side bursts into bloom with a large variety of wildflowers.
Father’s day will be here before you know it. If you haven’t got your dad a present yet or stuck for ideas I have a spied a few gift ideas for the outdoors dad.
Nature play has so many benefits for children but what about us adults? When I am surrounded by nature I feel calmer, my mind clears and my body relaxes.
My mood changes when I am in nature and I have a relaxed state of mind. I don’t even realise that I feel stressed yet I can feel my body relax, the tightness around my chest and shoulders disappears. My body relaxes and I finally I feel like I can breathe.
I have come up with a list of things you can do when you are in nature to help you feel better. Help you feel calmer and relaxed, even if it is just a a few minutes.Read More »
The dark clouds were rolling in but we needed to get out of the house and go on an adventure. The whole family has been sick, we had to escape these four walls and get some fresh air. We headed to the Perth Hills to explore the spectacular Lesmurdie Falls.Read More »
Kota Kinabalu is the capital of Sabah state, located in the north of Borneo. With pristine beaches and lush tropical rainforests, it is a nature lover’s paradise. Climb Mt Kinabalu, visit the Orang-Utans or spend your days relaxing in a resort.
People often ask me where the best place to stay in Kota Kinabalu. With over 10 years of experience in the travel industry negotiating hotel rates and producing travel brochures, I have seen many of the resorts. Below are the resorts I can highly recommend.Read More »
Getting natural photos of my children is something I always struggle with. My mission is to become a better photographer and capture beautiful moments of our adventures. While I don’t put close up photos of my children on the blog, I want them to have private images to look back on when they are older.
Hollie Mackenzie a Perth Lifestyle Photographer has given me some tips to improve my photography. Kindly she has shared her tips on how to get great candid photos.Read More »
Finding a secluded beach and setting up camp is absolute bliss. We often get off road in our 4wd, hit the tracks north of Perth and find a place along the coast to camp. If you are planning on going beach camping then here are a few tips to help you on your way. Read More »
Driving to the wheatbelt feels I am coming home. I grew up in a small wheatbelt town and when I think of the area I think of red dirt and dry brown paddocks. I have forgotten how beautiful the countryside can be in the winter.Read More »
We love getting the children outdoors playing in nature and camping. Ever since they were babies we have been taking them camping. Often we camp in the winter months, the temperature during the day in Western Australia is pretty mild. However the mornings and late afternoons can get a little chilly!Read More »
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