Feathered Forays and other Natural Adventures
A place of exploration, a place of connecting with the natural world, even if we are in the city.
Life in Melbourne has taken a turn for the worst as we all need to lockdown again, due to the … Continue reading Reflecting on COVID-19 Challenges through the poetry of Wilfred Owen
The Royal Exhibition Building is straight out of a 19th century history book. It’s a unique example of World Fair buildings that were essential for large festivals that showcased industrial and scientific achievements in the late 1800s. Continue reading World Heritage building – Royal Exhibition Building & Carlton Gardens
This is a holiday “rewind” post from this incredible World Heritage Site in Sichuan, back in the days where a … Continue reading Leshan Giant Buddha
Back in 2015, we combined a work conference in New Orleans with an overland trip from Dallas to New Orleans, … Continue reading Lazy Cycling through the San Antonio Missions
Fitzroy Gardens cover a large area of 24 hectares (64 acres) on the edge of Melbourne’s CBD as the area … Continue reading Fitzroy Gardens: the Quirky Random Stuff
“If a tree falls in a forest and no one is around to hear it, does it make a sound?” Previously, I would have … Continue reading Reflecting in Fitzroy Gardens
This is going to be a short post about a most wonderful waterfall. I am one of many people being … Continue reading A most wonderful waterfall, Laos
I’m feeling that travel options are closing in now that the new age of COVID-19 has arrived. It’s quite formidable … Continue reading Travel in the age of COVID-19: Singapore’s National Gallery
Having traveled to Japan many times, friends often ask about your most memorable experience. Mine was World Heritage listed Koyasan, … Continue reading Okunoin Cemetery & Koyasan
Here’s an example how to milk the maximum value of a JR RailPass if you are visiting Japan. We were … Continue reading JR RailPass Journey across the hills of Kyushu
