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The Wheel Deal
The Wheel Deal
It’s the universal myth – that women are bad drivers. The stats don’t back it up, and now an Australian website is empowering female motorists. A couple of years ago, newspaper columnist Jeff Corbett wrote that ‘women are lousy drivers’. He justified his claim as follows: ‘It is nothing more...
Avoiding The Travel Blues
Avoiding The Travel Blues
Travelling the world for a year or two has become a rite of passage for many young Australians. But without the proper preparation, that trip of a lifetime can descend into a holiday from hell. Bhriannon Stokes offers four golden rules to ensure you’re not caught out… Your bags are packed, every...
Get an Air of Adventure
Get an Air of Adventure
Let your adventurous streak take you out of your routine this summer. Living and working in the same place, it is easy to forget all the amazing activities on offer. So grab a mate and pick one of the following activities to live life as fully as you can. Hang Gliding The Sydney Hang Gliding Center...
The World’s Seven Greatest Natural Wonders Part II
The World’s Seven Greatest Natural Wonders Part II
Hopefully you read our first instalment of the Seven Greatest Natural Wonders and are ready to check out some more! The Grand Canyon This must be one if not the most famous natural attraction in the world. It is a huge chasm in the earth that has been shaped over a thousand years into Colorado. It is...
The World’s Seven Greatest Natural Wonders Part I
The World’s Seven Greatest Natural Wonders Part I
We already have the Seven Wonders of the World but let’s take a moment to take the attention away from ourselves and look at what is in the beautiful, wide world around us! While many people have debated what the greatest natural wonders of the world are these snapshots summarise what I think are...
Papua New Guinea
Papua New Guinea
“Those who venture to Papua New Guinea tend to be well travelled: it’s often the last place they’ve never been.” -Time magazine Asian edition, March 18 2002 Papua New Guinea is one of the least explored countries in the world. Its being so close to Australia, I reckon we are the...
Brrrr! It’s Cold in Here!
Brrrr! It’s Cold in Here!
Snow bunnies, Ski bums and Summer oh my! It may sound like an odd combination indeed, but remember Aussies, while we’re sweltering over here most of the world is knee deep in snow! With novelty snow parks and refurbished ski resorts popping up everywhere, escape from down under for a white Christmas...
Celebrating New Year’s in Sydney
Celebrating New Year’s in Sydney
Only two months to go until we get to celebrate yet again the end of an old and the dawning of a new year. And Sydney is definitely an awesome place to be to see the New Year in! So you better start thinking about what to do to see in the New Year and score some tickets for some great events or parties!...
Beach Culture Essentials
Beach Culture Essentials
“Don’t grow up too quickly, lest you forget how much you love the beach” – Michelle Held As summer is glowing upon us it is time to celebrate all things beach! The beaches are one of the main things Australia is famous for and is a big part of what brings tourists flocking to our doors. There...
Summertime Sensations
Summertime Sensations
It’s summer time and the living is easy! After months of rain and chills, throw off your jumper and get ready to welcome in the summer sun! From fashion, shows, recipes and parties we will help you welcome in the summer breeze stress free and with some flare! Summer Style: This season it’s...
A Summer Holiday with a Difference
A Summer Holiday with a Difference
Wondering what to do with your summer holidays? Need a well earned rest from work? With even Obama pushing volunteering it is quickly becoming a hot choice for your holidays. Whether it’s at home or abroad there are always plenty of (sunny) places that are begging for you to lend them a hand and in...
Fit Family Fun
Fit Family Fun
With great summer weather just around the corner (and in some places across Oz already here), it’s a perfect time to get your booty back into tip-top shape! Australia is a wonderful country for outdoor activities fitting for all ages and abilities. Exercise can be a great family bonding experience...
Five ways to earn money safely whilst travelling
Five ways to earn money safely whilst travelling
It gets easier and safer to travel the world as a woman with every decade that passes. However, any female globetrotters out there, who know their stuff, will always have enough money to get a cab, train or dalla-dalla out of a threatening environment. So what happens when you’re strapped for cash? ...
My Mummy is a Millionaire
My Mummy is a Millionaire
It must be hard not to turn into a spoiled brat growing up in a multi-million dollar mansion, with both mummy and daddy driving the most expensive cars; having your closet filled to the ceiling – chock-a-block full with the prettiest must-haves of the season; and always being given super expensive...
Wine and Dine amongst the Stars
Wine and Dine amongst the Stars
With spring in the air and summer just around the corner, why not treat yourself and friends to some delicacies worthy of celebs? From chic backyard bashes to elegant dinner parties, an A-list party is not out of your reach. With a few simple appetizers, a dress code and a drink or two your friends will...
Explore Tassie: Things to See & Do
Explore Tassie: Things to See & Do
It’s very much a part of Australia, despite the gap, but how much do you really know about Tasmania? Rising sea levels cut Tasmania off from mainland Australia about 10,000 years ago, but it is still accessible by air or sea. The island covers a roughly 68,400 square kilometres and has about 500,000...
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