As you probably know by now, I love a recipe that’s quick and easy to make. This one’s for the chocolate lovers! I’m a fan of Cadbury chocolate too and just so happened to find this one on the Cadbury Kitchen website. It’s their “Milk Chocolate Coconut No-Bake Slice” under the ‘Biscuits & Slices’ section – Continue Reading »
Hong Kong was definitely a very memorable and amazing trip. I was lucky enough to experience so many different aspects of this destination within a matter of days. Even my flight there and back – AMAZING! I flew over on Business Class on the Qantas A380 from Sydney, Australia and I have to say, it’s Continue Reading »
It’s hard to keep up with technology these days, and as you know mobile phones (and in particular, smartphones) play a huge part in our everyday lives. How many of us check our phones the moment we wake up and look at it before we go to sleep each night? I know I do! Our Continue Reading »
So, one day I was sitting in the hairdresser flicking through magazines and came across a “Cheat Recipe” for Paella. Love Paella! Now, if I can make a cheat version that cuts down prep and cooking time then I’ll definitely try it out. Of course, it’s not going to be as authentic but it’s still Continue Reading »
I thought I’d post a little recipe that’s an easy dish and fast to make, and doesn’t need alot of time or ingredients. I’ve been asked by a few people to post more of these simple recipes up so here’s an easy one for you. This is all you need: Red Capsicum/Peppers Mince Chicken/Beef/Pork (whatever Continue Reading »
There’s a million ways to say hello! If there’s one thing to keep in mind when travelling to different parts of the world, it’s to know what their basic greeting is. So, I’ve done some looking around and put together a list of 40 common, informal or everyday greetings in different languages just in case Continue Reading »
So…whether you’re a frequent traveller or not, I’m keen to see what your “packing” style is when travelling overseas. Are you the kind of traveller who throws all your clothes into a suitcase and closes the cover, not really caring what’s in there or not? Or, do you like to fold everything neatly keeping with Continue Reading »
Here’s a big ole cheat version of steak that’s delicious and quick to prepare! Just the way I like it! We all get too busy to cook a delicious meal sometimes so thought I’d share this one with you. This meal took less than 15 minutes for me to prepare and serve. This is all Continue Reading »
“Bula!” (or Hello in English)…..friendly smiles, warm welcomes and a very very laidback culture is what you’ll find in Fiji. There’s no such thing as ‘time’ here really, people just go with the flow and locals are pretty relaxed – so if relaxing is what you want, that’s what you’ll get (and plenty of it). Continue Reading »
Yes, that’s right…it’s a fruit baby! This yummy bub is a little something I whipped together for my friend’s baby shower (which I helped plan, organise and hosted). I came across a photo of something like this online one day when I was helping to plan for my friend’s shower so I figured I’d try Continue Reading »
Just thought I’d share a quick and easy meal (or even a ‘snack’), that I like to make when I’m craving something a little ‘gourmet’, delicious and so simple to whip together – anyone can do it. If you haven’t already figured it out from my pics, it’s Bruschetta! There’s a few different varieties but I Continue Reading »
So, after spending the past week being stuck at home (with my leg up) due to an ankle injury…I was pretty excited and thankful to get out of the house this weekend. My hubby and I enjoyed a nice dinner and a movie (we always try to have date nights once a week)…and went and saw Continue Reading »
So you’ve finally booked your Bali cruise holiday and you’re off soon. Here are a few things not to miss out on before, after or during your Indonesian adventure: Handcrafts Bali is a souvenir-collectors dream. It is one of the few places on earth where traditional craftsmanship, whether it be painting, sculpture or carving, is Continue Reading »
Hawaii is like a second home to me….luckily for me I have family who live here that I can visit as often as I can. It’s one of my favourite places in the world – with a mixture of American and Polynesian culture (plus alot of other cultures) blended nicely into one. Whether you’ve been Continue Reading »
This hot spot is for lovers of entertainment, gambling, parties, shows and money! Located in the desert area of Navada and about 4 hours drive from Los Angeles, Las Vegas lives up to it’s name of being the entertainment capital of the world. Walking through the strip is like looking at a big adult playground Continue Reading »
I have a soft spot for this US city. I lived here for a short time after I graduated from University and I love it. Despite the fact that it’s a big city, I found the people here pretty friendly with a somewhat relaxed vibe (who said big city people weren’t friendly?). Downtown Chicago or Continue Reading »
Melbourne has to be one of my favourite cities in Australia. It’s the second largest city after Sydney and it’s streets are filled with trendy cafes and restaurants, great shopping and nightlife, sports, arts, entertainment and cultural events – there’s something for everyone! Looks like it was voted “the world’s most livable city” this year Continue Reading »
Most people are probably aware that Philippines is located in South East Asia and quite westernised-ish. The Filipino culture is a combo of East and West (as well as rich and poor – going from one extreme to the other). The capital city of Manila is a busy, populated and hectic society with a lot Continue Reading »
Not alot of people seem to know exactly where this little island is, but it lies in between the north tip of New Zealand and the east coast of Australia. If there’s one place in this world that has managed to preserve its history, it’s right here on Norfolk Island – it’s like a real life museum Continue Reading »
One of the many Whitsunday islands that make the Great Barrier Reef it’s home is Hamilton Island. This beautiful little island is known for its coral reefs, blue waters, beaches, wildlife and lots of activities – it has it’s own little mini town with restaurants, stores, golfing facilities and even a Yacht Club.If you don’t want to Continue Reading »