Feeling lucky at the Melbourne Cup

The Melbourne Cup Carnival is one of those standout dates on the Melbourne events calendar. For some it’s a day to take a punt, others love to watch the magnificent horses, and of course some Melbournians are just grateful for the public holiday! I don’t take for granted how lucky I’ve been over the last […]

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The Charm of KL

There’s an undeniable charm about Kuala Lumpur, a booming city where the ever-sticky heat adds to an electric energy. It’s an urban centre where striking modern architecture is contrasted against old-world colonial buildings, and mouth-watering multiethnic food offerings can be found on almost every block. Having visited Malaysia a decade ago, I was very excited […]

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Little Sister Got Married

There’s a running joke in my family that a year isn’t complete until we’ve had a family wedding. To explain, there are five children in my immediate family (all girls and I’m the middle child), and over the last three years we have consistently had either an engagement or a wedding for one of us […]

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Hamilton Island Holiday

When my aunty and uncle announced that they were having a Hamilton Island destination wedding, I couldn’t contain my excitement. Having stayed at the Whitsunday Islands once before, I knew it is one of Australia’s most beautiful travel locations. Only three hours flight time from Melbourne, from the moment your fight descends into Hamilton Island, […]

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