Happy New Year 2020. It is a great time to embrace new opportunities. I am excited.

What’s one thing you’ve done so far in 2020 or are doing today that makes you happy?  What’s the last thing you did just for fun? A New Year always brings new opportunities.  You ready? Look into your crystal ball to ONE YEAR from now and imagine the life you’re living.  This isn’t only about what you’veContinue reading “Happy New Year 2020. It is a great time to embrace new opportunities. I am excited.”

Milwaukee, Wisconsin, USA

Milwaukee, Wisconsin, is a fun city that I definitely want to go back to. I ventured there in September and I now very much regret not planning to stay longer. The weather was perfect in September too, not too hot or too cold. It was a friendly, clean and welcoming city. The biggest draw cardContinue reading “Milwaukee, Wisconsin, USA”

Camping in 1700s, with a Model T Ford in 1915 and The luxury of a 1920’s trailer tent.

I recently visited The Henry Ford Museum in Detroit, Michigan, USA. On display at the museum is an actual camp bed that was used by George Washington in 1775. I have to say, it looks remarkably similar to camp beds people use today. It seems to be a design that has lasted centuries. This particularContinue reading “Camping in 1700s, with a Model T Ford in 1915 and The luxury of a 1920’s trailer tent.”

Detroit, Michigan

Detroit is a city in recovery with a very strong and fascinating history. I stayed in downtown Detroit. It wasn’t a bad location but transportation in Detroit isn’t one of Detroit’s strong points so there were a lot of Uber rides. Downtown Detroit is a contrast of abandoned buildings and new city life. There areContinue reading “Detroit, Michigan”

Birdsville Races – Top things to do while you are there.

The iconic Birdsville Races are run each year on the first Friday and Saturday in September every year. If you haven’t been before then you need to make the trek to outback Queensland. You don’t get much more remote in Queensland than Birdsville. Every year brings something different. One year it rained out the RacesContinue reading “Birdsville Races – Top things to do while you are there.”

Earn money and gift cards in your down time while travelling.

Ever had to sit  in an airport for a few hours on a stop over, had WiFi on a plane and wanted to fill your time with something interesting or you sit in a car as a passenger with time on your hands?  Completing surveys may be a way to use this time wisely and make some money or earn gift cards.  

MOUNT ISA RODEO – An outback event not to be missed.

THE BIGGEST RODEO IN THE SOUTHERN HEMISPHERE. The Isa Rodeo is a bucket list event, something you have to do at least once in your lifetime.  It is a spectacular week of fun and entertainment in Outback Queensland, Australia.  The Mount Isa Rodeo site suggests that the Mount Isa Mines Rodeo is where the romance ofContinue reading “MOUNT ISA RODEO – An outback event not to be missed.”

Is a 12 week fitness challenge right for you?

Is a 12 week fitness challenge right for you?  If you want to lose a whole lot of weight quickly and you need a quick fix to jump-start the ‘new you’ that you dream of……..then NO, a 12 week challenge is not for you. It won’ t last. It’s not sustainable.  It’s a short cutContinue reading “Is a 12 week fitness challenge right for you?”

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