When was the last time you felt uncomfortable? I don’t mean the weather is too hot, my shoes are rubbing, I’ve overeaten, kind of discomfort. I’m referring to the “oh my gosh, I can’t believe I’ve put myself in this agonizing situation” kind of unease. Read why I chose a short course triathlon to put me out of my comfort zone.

We often fear deadly animals, like sharks, snakes, and crocodiles, especially those in Australia. But are they as dangerous or abundant as we think they are?

South Australia is a relaxed state full of natural wonder, wine, and wildlife. As a local, these are some of my favourite places to escape to.

Christmas in Australia is during the summer, so many festive activities are done outdoors. Read about eight ways Australians celebrate.

The true and inspiring story of how a young girl living in New York City followed her dreams, ended up in McLaren Vale, South Australia, fell in love with a winemaker and started a low-sugar sparkling wine brand.

Visitors to the McLaren Vale Wine Region can get a unique view of the undulating vineyards and stunning coastline on a scenic flight in a Waco Biplane. The Waco biplane is able to carry two passengers in the roomy front cockpit while the pilot takes care of the tricky bits behind.

The history of indigenous Australians dates back 65,000 years. In addition to protein from kangaroos, emus, turtles, and fish, they ate a large variety of plant foods such as fruits, nuts, roots, vegetables, grasses, and seeds.

Today, chefs are looking more to native ingredients for culinary inspiration. They enjoy showcasing these exceptional ingredients unique to Australia and often offer them alongside award-winning wines.

Little did I realize how much I would learn when I booked a tour to roam Grenache vineyards with donkeys, visit a cellar door, and have a farmhouse lunch.

Can three sisters aged 93, 94 and 84 go on a road trip? You bet! This story highlights how travel can be used as grief therapy.

I spent a two-week holiday as an Inpatient in a Clinical Research Trial. Here’s why I chose that instead of going away.

My international travels and love of food and wine are more than pastimes. They're keeping me fit and young at heart, too. Here's how.

Australia's island state of Tasmania has some of the world's freshest air. Read here to find where to fill your lungs with it.

With our proposed trip to Samoa cancelled, I had to look closer to home for a getaway to celebrate a couple of '0' birthdays. Thankfully regional travel within South Australia allowed five superb days on a houseboat.

When a publication called for submissions about rivers, I just had to share the little river that I call home.

It is not mighty nor majestic or grand, but to me, South Australia’s Onkaparinga River is home.

A lighthearted look at the ‘not a care in the world’ nudist culture at Maslin Beach, South of Adelaide, South Australia.

As published in goNOMAD.com and awarded in their Top Ten Stories for 2019:

Getting high on views and seafood in Italy’s less-visited Maratea ~

A gentle breeze whispered through the palm trees as I walked across the lush green lawns and meticulously tended gardens to the large pool. A refreshing swim, and an equally refreshing Gin & Tonic at the poolside bar, with Christ the Redeemer as a backdrop, made for a heavenly afternoon.