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Bamboo for body, mind and planet
Exploring the untapped potential of bamboo In Bali they use bamboo to build everything from schools to multi-level luxury hotels. While climate conditions and strict building regulations mean we can’t build with bamboo here in Australia, there’s so much more we can, and should, be doing with this amazing plant. My podcast interview with ‘Becky…
My van trip across Australia
A year ago I set off on my epic van trip across Australia…. T’was a crisp winter morning when I posed for this pic in my van, a moment before setting off on my 14,000 km road trip. After a flurry of last-minute packing, Geisha’s loaded up and we’re hitting the road. My plan is…
Blue Ginger Picnics in The Tweed
Tania Usher turned her Blue Ginger Picnics into one of Australia’s top food tourism businesses.
Transforming the humble picnic into an elegant special occasion, Tanya showcases the very best of the Tweed through stunning scenery and delicious local food.
Farm life with Hinterland Feijoas
On the Sunshine Coast is a delightful little farm called Hinterland Feijoas. Nestled in green rolling hills, the farm is home to an orchard of 800 feijoa trees, lovingly tended by owners Sally and Peter.
Fair Game Wild Venison
As a Kiwi I grew up eating venison, small medallions cooked on the sizzling hotplate, rich and lean. Although it’s one of the healthiest red meats, I’ve never really seen it on menus here in Australia. After ‘meating’ fellow Kiwi Jonas Widjaja, venison is on my radar again. In fact I’ll be getting my hands…
The best way to eat oysters
Having spent a morning with Oyster Farm Tours Coffin Bay I have to say it’s one of my all-time favourite foodie experiences.
Vanlife in winter
As someone who hates the cold, I was worried about setting off in the middle of winter to live in my van…
The story of the bunya
Since travelling to the Bunya Mountains last year I’ve become smitten with the bunya tree and its giant dinosaur pine cones.
A little love for Bribie
My friend Jenny lives on Bribie Island so I’ve been there a few times now… and each time I leave feeling more a little more in love with the place. You hear people talking about their wonderful holidays to Fraser Island, Moreton Island and Stradbroke Island, but you hardly ever hear mention of Bribie. Why…
Meet Geisha
I’d like to introduce my new best friend. She’s silver on the outside and plush tan velour with faux walnut wood on the inside. She talks to me in Japanese, so I call her Geisha. Geisha is a 2005 Toyota Estima, an eight seater people mover. She’s an automatic, with 85,000kms on the clock and…