Hanoi – The Old Quarter For our next trip we were looking for something a little different. It had to deliver a sense of adventure and enjoyment with a reasonable level of comfort at an affordable price. Boom ! The deal came through on our emails via Travel Zoo. The tour was through Intrepid – 10 days touring Vietnam. The trip included…
Hi All, Nothing to challenging this time – a look back in time to the 1950’s and the cars that never made it to production. Some are really out there and I’m sure straight out of the Jetsons, some are very elegant and some reflect a time when the world was in a state of…
Living on the Edge A couple of weeks ago while riding his pushbike on the Adriatic Coast of Italy, a 35 year old American was hit by a car and suffered severe injuries. Five days later he succumbed to his injuries and passed away. I’d suggest, world wide, he wouldn’t have been the only cyclist hit by…
Have you ever heard the saying “Being in a Pickle”? The term was used by Shakespeare in the Tempest. ” How camest thou in this pickle” really meaning how did you get so drunk. It also means being in a difficult situation that may not be easily resolved. Did you know in the game of Baseball, when…
Angels and Demons – Dan Brown I’ve always enjoyed a thriller that delves into the ancient and mysterious history of churches, cults and brotherhoods; mixed with a conspiracy theory that is fictional yet tangled in factual locations in the most guarded and secretive organisations in the world. Most of us would be familiar with the movies Angels and…
Hi All, I’ve known Debra for quite a while and she is one of the most organised people I’ve ever met. Whether it be her fitness regime, her attention to detail and how she sets out her week, it is world class. Deb spends her working week as an Executive Assistant ensuring the CEO and…
Expanding Your Horizons AHOY !! Hi, I’m Tess. Daughter of RD. I am 22 years old and up to a few years ago my story was very similar to many young people worldwide. After graduating high school, I went straight to university and graduated in October 2015 with a double degree in Law and International Relations.…
Last Stop – Whistler The final leg of our Canadian adventure finds us leaving the great city of Vancouver heading to the famous ski village of Whistler. It doesn’t take long before we have made our way out of the city and onto the highway. Regarded as one of the most scenic roads in the world, the Sea to…
Computer Says No! Hi All, A touch longer than usual this time. A colleague recently had to attend a family funeral interstate. With four children in tow ranging from 12 years of age down to 4 years the young family embarked on the day ahead. On the return journey they arrived at Sydney Airport, made their way…
Whats it Mean to be Great ? Muhammad Ali said he was the Greatest! Then there was Alexander the Great and the Great Gatsby. So what makes a great person over someone who is not so great? How you spend your time will ultimately reward you with success or failure – whether you spend your…