baby boomer travel
“Have you been to New York City ?” This has been a frequent question over the years – usually followed by a look as if I had two heads, because apparently nearly everyone in the world had been except me! Well this was fixed in October, when we added five nights in New York onto Read More …
YAMBA is a must do stopover for anyone driving along the northern new south wales coastline of Australia. Apart from having a couple of the best pubs on the east coast of Australia, it’s only an hour or so drive from Coffs Harbour, Byron Bay and a bit more to Brisbane. So, if being surrounded Read More …
Shackleton – a Man among Men What an honour to stand next to the grave of the intrepid polar explorer, Sir Ernest Shackleton, and toast his extraordinary life. Shackleton, also called “The Boss”, was among the greatest explorers to ever walk on this earth. A great leader who inspired others to strive for greatness, while always Read More …
Scarborough Beach and its Magic Tree is waiting…. At Scarborough Beach, Moreton Bay Region– there’s a magic tree. This comes in the shape of an ancient Norfolk Pine that is well is worth a visit with your little people. Reliable chatter has it Gollum and his team of Hobbits have taken up residence behind a medieval door Read More …
Snapshot – Ho Chi Minh City (AKA Saigon), Vietnam OK, so this post is written through the eyes of a boomer on a cruise ship meaning you only get a thumbnail sketch of places visited. Having said that, it was ample time to get a taste of Ho Chi Minh City (previously Saigon), Vietnam and Read More …
Did you know that Taormina in Sicily is called the Pearl of the Mediterranean? Well I didn’t, and after visiting this charming 5th century medieval town the word Pearl doesn’t do it justice. Sitting on top of a 200m cliff on the Ionian Coastline it offers a view and idyllic holiday location that has few rivals.
Dubrovnik, Croatia, on the Dalmatian coastline of the Adriatic Sea (Mediterranean) is truly a Pearl of a Place. Some people haven’t even heard of the port – many think it’s in Turkey, e.g. me! Dubrovnik is a city where you can enjoy the best of both modern and medieval times. Despite the ravages of recent troubles Read More …
