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Back up your Travel Photos

Back up your travel photos

I have come to realise that I have always taken travelling for granted.  For as long as I can remember, looking forward to the next holiday has been a way of life.  Planning it, anticipating it, and then finally getting to go there.  It took a global pandemic in 2020 to show me just how much freedom I have always had.  This year, more than ever before, it has become a priority for me to make sure my travel memories are protected.  This leads me to encourage you all to back up your travel photos.

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Street Art in Morrinsville

Street Art in Morrinsville

Morrinsville is located in the Waikato region on New Zealand’s North Island, about half an hour’s drive out of Hamilton on the road to Te Aroha.  It’s a pretty little town, with many places to grab a bite to eat in cafés, hotels and restaurants.  There’s a nice bright playground for the kids in Thomas Park, a Rose Garden, a museum and several fuel stations and supermarkets. There’s also some quirky street art in Morrinsville!    

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Waiuku New Zealand

Waiuku Welcome Mural

Waiuku is a charming little rural town that sits at the southern end of the Āwhitu Peninsula.  The town has several pleasant waterfront parks and recreation areas overlooking the shores of the tidal Waiuku river, which is an estuary that flows out of the Manukau Harbour.  Waiuku is just under an hour’s drive from Auckland.  I had the opportunity to visit this beautiful little town in July.  Being winter, it was cold and wet but I still managed to see some highlights in between the rain showers. 

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Silo Art in Grenfell

Silo Art in Grenfell full picture

We took a day trip from the Southern Highlands out to see the Silo Art in Grenfell.  These impressive silos were painted by Melbourne street artist Heesco in 2019.  It was an ambitious 7-ish hours of round-trip driving time, stopping in at a few country towns along the way to see what we could see. 

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Silo Art in Murrumburrah

Silo Art in Murrumburrah photo taken by Fiona Whiley

The silo art in Murrumburrah was completed in 2021 by the popular street artist Heesco.  As the eastern end of the old flour mill building received the mural facelift, it is best photographed in the morning when the sun illuminates the colours of the mural. 

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Southern Highlands Food and Wine Festival 2022

View of the Southern Highlands Food and Wine Festival 2022

What a great time we had at the Southern Highlands Food and Wine Festival 2022!  The rain managed to hold off for a while, the event organisers managed to find enough straw to lay on the soggy ground so that we could walk around without looking like mud wrestling contestants, and we were treated to some very enjoyable musical entertainment.  Plus, did I mention there was Food AND Wine??

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Luna Park Sydney

Luna Park Sydney view from the harbour

I was recently invited to spend some time at Luna Park Sydney with a friend and her family.  I hadn’t been to Luna Park since I was a kid, so I was keen to go and check out the fun with them all.  A merry band of kids, teens and adults, we set off from different locations to meet up at the iconic waterfront theme park.  

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Tulip Time 2021

In Bowral we have a festival every year called “Tulip Time”. During the festival our local park is planted out with thousands of tulips in stunning displays. Every year has a different theme, and this year it is the 60th anniversary of the festival. It’s on right now, so if you are able to get to Bowral, it’s really worth a trip to see the gardens.

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Silo Art in Gunnedah

Silo Art in Gunnedah

When the pace of city life gets too much, one of the best solutions is to pack your bag and head out to a country town.  Plenty of fresh air, wide open spaces, friendly people, and the unique colours of the Australian countryside await, like a soothing balm to be applied to the soul.  Many country towns have their own “claim to fame” that sets them apart from other destinations.  One example of this is the silo art in Gunnedah. 

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North West Xplorer Train NSW

North West Xplorer Train NSW

The North West Xplorer Train NSW takes you from Central Station in Sydney to Moree or Armidale Stations in the New England North West Region.  The trip takes most of the day to reach the end of the line.   There are many interesting towns and villages along the way that would love to see you for a weekend country break!  

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Disneyland Paris in Winter

Disneyland Paris Entrance

Disneyland is a magical place.  Even in the middle of winter.  It’s actually very magical with a light dusting of snow, which is how we found it on our first day.  And while the crowds were reduced because of the snow, there are a few things that I wish I had known before planning my trip to Disneyland Paris in Winter. 

Disneyland Paris in Winter
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