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Project Triathlon at 50: Training Week 4

I’m feeling inspired after reading Iron War yet also terrified about what I’ve signed up for. My attitude towards triathlon has been I’d like to try it and, although, I can’t

Triathlon at 50: Training Week 3

It’s only week three and I’m already regretting this project. I’m looking for escuses and wondering if sprint tri (swim 750m, bike 20km, run 5km) is

Project Triathlon at 50: Training Week 2

The excitement of the new is already over and the 5am starts three times a week are taking their toll. I’ve been feeling tired and even

Project Triathlon at 50: Training Week 1

After two years of running, I needed a new challenge and set my intention to learn to swim freestyle. I secretly want to be able to cycle properly too, so when a free

Triathlon at 50 equipment list and costs

Project Triathlon at 50: Equipment Needed and Costs

A free eight week triathlon training program for Noosa women convinced me to stop thinking about doing a triathlon and go

Travel Reunion Story: 25 Years Later

Click! It was just a quick snap. A moment in time from 1991 that I’d hold close forever. A picture I’d carry with me for decades

Travel Style: Why Sunglasses are the Key

We all want to look our best, but we don’t all want to spend hours on hair and makeup, especially when we’re on holiday. Sunglasses

Announcing: Project Triathlon at 50 Series

Earlier in the year I rashly posted my goals for 2017 on Facebook saying: “the goal that SCARES me most is learning to

Sleeping Around: Capri by Fraser, Brisbane Hotel Review

For this country mouse, it’s always a thrill to hit the city, and all the more so when a romantic, child-free weekend with your beau is

5 Reasons to Fly Scoot

Flying is still fun. If I’m travelling by plane adventure awaits. Still, the thrill of airline travel wanes on a 24-plus hour journey from Australia to Europe. Or even an eight hour

20 Signs You’re Staying in a Really Bad Hotel

We’ve all stayed in bad hotels but some are worse than others. Here’s how to know if the bad hotel is just bad or truly terrible…

Indestructible Altec Lansing Speakers: for Travellers who are Rough on Things

Altec Lansing, the world’s leading choice for dynamic audio systems, redefines portability and durability with

Photo Story: Horse-Riding on Rainbow Beach

Riding a horse down the beach means freedom to me in wild, beautiful scenery. It’s the perfect mother-daughter adventure, with extra brownie points for mums if your daughter

Travelling With Teenagers: a 7 Step Survival Guide

Teenagers present a tricky paradox. As their parents we love them dearly and know these years before they leave home are precious and

Happy Holidays! And a Prawn Nibbles Recipe...

Happy Holidays! And a Blackened Prawn Nibbles Recipe…

Years whizz by and I never feel as if I have much to show for the passing of time. However a quick scan of my posts for 2016 shows that I did focus on many of the things I value most last year: Family and Friends We bought a house and moved in. All the kids love […]

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