Posts in Australia

Visiting the Bay of Fires and Seeing Tasmanian Devils

Tasmania day two was spent at the Bay of Fires—a gorgeous seaside area with bright orange rocks. Of course, that is not why it’s named “Bay of Fires”…

Adventure, AustraliaGentri TrinnamanFebruary 5, 2019adventure, Adventure, Tasmania, travel, Nature, nature, Animals, featured, australiaComment

Visiting Cataract Gorge & Mt Paris Dam in Tasmania

Our first day in Tasmania was a busy one, with the stop at the Bridestowe Lavender Estate being sandwiched between our walk up the Cataract Gorge and our explorations of Mt Paris Dam.

Adventure, AustraliaGentri TrinnamanJanuary 30, 2019adventure, Adventure, travel, Tasmania, australia, featured Comments

Visiting the Bridestowe Lavender Estate in Tasmania

This place is a little piece of heaven—with lavender covering the rolling hills, green mountains along the horizon, and the smell of lavender in the air! But of course, my favorite part was their lavender ice cream…

Adventure, AustraliaGentri TrinnamanJanuary 23, 2019australia, Tasmania, featured, adventure, Adventure, travel Comments

Five of My Favorite Outdoor, Canberra Experiences

Canberra, my Australian home, is located in the “mountains” of AU. It has a lot to offer, especially for those who enjoy the outdoors!

Adventure, AustraliaGentri TrinnamanDecember 8, 2018adventure, Adventure, australia, Nature, nature, national parks, featured, travel, travel tipsComment

A Tour of Canberra // Australia's Capital Territory

Canberra is a beautiful city, filled with parks and a winding river that runs through the middle. It’s surrounded by mountains, and is the location of Australia’s Capital.

Adventure, AustraliaGentri TrinnamanNovember 29, 2018adventure, Adventure, australia, travel tips, travel, featuredComment

Visiting Hyams Beach, Australia // The Whitest Sand In The World

When I learned that the whitest sand in the world was located on Hyams Beach, which was just a few hours from where my family lives, in Australia, I knew I had to go!

Adventure, AustraliaGentri TrinnamanNovember 15, 2018australia, adventure, Adventure, travel, road trip, featuredComment

Visiting Narooma, Australia // Horse Head, Camel, and Australia Rock

One of the places at the top of my Australia to-do list was Narooma. I was anxious to visit a few iconic landmarks—Australia Rock, Camel Rock, and Horse Head Rock!

Adventure, AustraliaGentri TrinnamanNovember 6, 2018travel tips, travel, australia, Family, adventure, Adventure, featuredComment

Royal National Park, Australia

Royal National Park is a cliffside reserve that spans 30 km/18 miles along the Western coast of Australia. One of the major highlights, and what I was most anxious to see, is Wedding Cake Rock.

Adventure, AustraliaGentri TrinnamanOctober 8, 2018travel tips, travel, australia, Nature, nature, featuredComment

The Tea Room and Harbour Bridge Pylon Lookout

On our last day in Sydney, my friend Christine and I decided to get the full Sydney experience with high tea and a climb up the Harbour Bridge.

Adventure, AustraliaGentri TrinnamanJuly 15, 2018australia, featured, adventure, Adventure, travel Comments

DIY Raised Garden Bed For Under $200: What You Need

As Spring arrived, we began planning our perfect patio garden with a DIY raised garden bed. Aside from the soil and seeds, I really wanted to keep the design cost under $200, which we were able to do, easily! Here’s everything you’ll need to do the same.

Entryway Mini Makeover With An Antique Cabinet

One of the first areas in our rented townhome to feel finished is the entryway. While for many months it sat pretty empty, I knew I wanted it to have a special antique piece of furniture.

3 Ways To Mix Patterns For Petites

As much as I would love to wear large florals or stripes, they more often than not, overwhelm my short frame. However, all is not lost for those of us on the short side, and patterns and pattern-mixing can be done!

5 Easy Ways To Slow Living

Living a slower paced life means doing the activities that bring you joy and finding peace, each day. I’m sharing 5 of my favorite ways to achieve that Slow Living Lifestyle.

How To Make The Perfect Chocolate Chip Cookie (Recipe)

This homemade chocolate chip cookie recipe is finally perfected! Slightly crunchy on the outside and slightly doughy in the middle with a flavor that can't be beat!