We live in a time when travel is as easy and as accessible as ever. We travel when we want, where we want, and at a budget that’s suited to each of us. I remember when I first started my travels – without my parents – back in 2000. I remember having to visit a …
The Art of Being your own Vegan Travel Agent and a GPSmyCity Giveaway Read More »
There is an increasingly need for veganism to be as accessible and easy as possible for travellers. This is ever-so-important for Melbourne, the world’s most liveable city and named by Happy Cow as one of the most vegan-friendly cities globally. This is where Melbourne Vegan Tours steps in. Melbourne Vegan Tours runs guided tours across …
Travelling and Eating Vegan Food in St Kilda with Melbourne Vegan Tours Read More »
“Walk, don’t run!” These wise words arrived in an email while I was logged in remotely at my local library. For over a month now, my usual creative space has been undergoing water damage repairs. My beloved space is in boxes – deconstructed – while my notes and photos are packed in a transportable basket. …
A Sunday wander to Maroondah Reservoir Park started off like many other weekend walks. Fuel for the wander was topped up by a scheduled brunch at a nearby café, then a short drive to a secluded spot before peaceful wanders and a reconnection with nature ensued. The café at Alchemy Yarra Valley set our course …
A Sunday Wander to Maroondah Reservoir Park in Healesville Read More »
I wiped my sweaty, weary brow as I paced my last hill-climb. Over four days of hiking from Denmans Cove on Tasmania’s south-east coast, I could see it in the distance. Dried eucalypt leaves crunched under my steaming hiking boots and my breathing heaved before Fortescue Bay peeked from the thinning scrub. I slowed, calmed …
How Hiking through Three Capes Returned Me to a Travel Truth Read More »
No matter how far or for how long we travel, our wellness plays an imperative role while on the road. When we travel, we can put our bodies through unfamiliar situations like an epic mountain climb or experiencing new foods. Even the act of travelling in between time zones or contrasting seasons can test our …
Four Fun Wellness-Boosting Walks in and around Melbourne Read More »
Most mornings, when weather and schedules permit, I start my day by walking. Walking in nature is one of my daily, personal rituals along with a healthy, plant-based smoothie for breakfast. I also keep walking in my schedule when I’m travelling. A brisk or slow morning walk is my time to take in a walking …
Walking in the Rain and Discovering my Suburb’s Walk Score Read More »
I enjoy my blog Fire & Tea because it’s my own space where I can write, travel and create. I’ve been writing and travelling in various forms throughout my life and I don’t think I’d feel myself if I wasn’t doing one or the other or both! Though, I must admit that I need to …
Despite being cold and wet most days, winter in Melbourne can still give way to small glimpses of sun and breaks in the weather. These are precious moments when a winter walk can fuel you for your weekend. The Kokoda Memorial Walk in Upper Ferntree Gully, locally known as the 1000 Steps, is a popular …
Seven Tips for a Winter Walk at 1000 Steps in Upper Ferntree Gully Read More »
I was given the chance to get away for the Australia Day long weekend last weekend. Shepparton, a regional city in north-east Victoria, was our destination of choice and the weekend provided lots of time for us to sit back in the sun to relax, eat, read and unwind. I did manage to park the book for …
