While we were holidaying in Port Douglas, we visited the local market which is held every Sunday. While wandering the stalls, a bag caught my eye and we discovered Just Bee Designs. We got talking to Nickabee, who alongside her husband, creates the gorgeous artwork and hand printed textiles in their studio in Cairns. The […]
We have not done much travelling in the past few years, due to my husband’s ill health…but now he is back to healthy again, we have managed a couple of trips. But none has left me feeling like this…we spent just two weeks in Port Douglas, in a gorgeous villa with a view to die […]
I have booked quite a few houses/apartments for our holidays via the website, Stayz, but this one turned out to be my best find yet! We have been going to Port Douglas in Far North Queensland for years…although there was a 7 year gap since our last visit…but we usually stayed near Four Mile Beach, […]
One of the loveliest sights in this seaside town of Port Douglas is that of a little white building, nestled in amoungst the palm trees. St Mary’s by the Sea is an historic, fully restored non-denominational chapel which is popular for weddings, as well as having services on Sundays… When you go inside, your attention […]
About 10 mins drive north of Palm Cove (just after where the Captain Cook Hwy divides into two), there is something that is definitely worth stopping for. Seemingly in a random spot, stacks of stones can be seen precariously balancing…a man-made phenomenon which is happening across the world… No one seems quite sure when this […]
Every Sunday, over 150 market stalls are setup at Anzac Park in Port Douglas….and I don’t think any other market has quite the location as this one! It is situated mainly under big trees which give some respite from the hot sun… And has an amazing view out to the Coral Sea as a backdrop… […]
If you have been following me on social media, you will know that we are currently up in Far North Queensland…Port Douglas to be exact. I thought I would show you some of what you can see in this tropical town, starting with the beach…Four Mile Beach to be exact. This beach is one of […]
This morning, we got up extra early, headed to the airport to board this aircraft… One benefit of not travelling far over the last few years means that we can treat ourselves to Business Class…and we scored the front row! Plus there were only a few others up the front end so it was nice […]