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Turning 40: Surprise Parties, Trivia & School Mates Reunited
They say life begins at 40, and if the way my milestone birthday played out is anything to go by, they might just be right! Over the course of a ... -
A Father-Son Journey - Trekking Northern Thailand
The mountains of Northern Thailand beckoned, and we answered. Over five unforgettable days, Nevan and I embarked on a father-son trek deep into the hill tribes of Chiang Maiโs remote ... -
Ethical Elephant Encounters at Chiang Maiโs Jungle Sanctuary
I am thrilled to share my recent experience at the Elephant Jungle Sanctuary just outside Chiang Mai, Thailand. My son and I had the opportunity to visit this wonderful ethical ... -
Father-Son Trip to Chiang Mai: Temples, Scooters & More
My son Nevan and I embarked on a remarkable father-son trip to Chiang Mai, Thailand. It was a special journey before he moved overseas, filled with unforgettable experiences, from exploring ... -
Date Night at Jersey Boys: A Night of Hits & Nostalgia
Date night! Jersey Boys tells the true-life story of four guys from the wrong side of the tracks, the rise to stardom of Frankie Valli and The Four Seasons, one ... -
Mountain Biking the Palona Cave Track and a Secluded Beach Escape
Just a short drive south of Sydney, the Royal National Park offers one of the most stunning backdrops for a day of adventureโand it was the perfect place for Louise ... -
A Scenic Picnic and Day Out at Cataract Dam
Cataract Dam is one of the oldest and most picturesque dams in the greater Sydney area - amazingly a place so near but had yet to visit since relocating back ... -
Unforgettable Mudgee Wine Weekend with Friends
Our weekend getaway to Mudgee was nothing short of unforgettable. A dozen of usโmostly English and Irish expats living in Sydney (including a number of Louise Connolly's midwife friends)โgathered to ... -
Circus, Cooking & Coastal Relaxation on the Central Coast
Louise Connolly and I have just enjoyed an action packed weekend away from Sydney, up on the Central Coast. We started at the loveliest little AirBnB in Avoca Beach, NSW ... -
Haydenโs 10th Birthday Bash: Laser Tag, Arcades, and Big Smiles!
Itโs hard to believe, but yet another Doig boy has hit the 10-mile marker! Anyone who knows Hayden knows heโs confident, a little quirky, full of lifeโand not a day ...