Posts in Australia

Hiking the Cradle Mountain Summit in Tasmania

I’ve never been nervous for a hike, before our last day in Tasmania. But our preparation for hiking the Cradle Mountain Summit definitely had my anxiety going. We knew it was a hard hike, but heard it was worth every step.

Adventure, AustraliaGentri TrinnamanMarch 26, 2019adventure, Adventure, travel, australia, Tasmania, featured, Nature, natureComment

Dove Lake Circuit in Cradle Mountain National Park, Tasmania

The jagged peaks that tower over the sky-blue waters and rugged landscape looked like something out of a prehistoric or sci-fi story. I grew up around mountains, but none that look quite like this one.

Australia, AdventureGentri TrinnamanMarch 18, 2019australia, Tasmania, Nature, nature, travel, featuredComment

Mount Field National Park, Lake St Clair, & Pine Lake in Tasmania

Our ninth day in Tasmania was scheduled to be a long one. We had a far drive ahead of us, with a long list of natural sites we wanted to see, along the way.

Adventure, AustraliaGentri TrinnamanMarch 12, 2019australia, Tasmania, travel, Family, Nature, nature, featuredComment

Exploring Bruny Island, Tasmania

Before heading to the mountains of Tasmania, we spent a day exploring one of the southernmost points in Australia— Bruny Island.

Adventure, AustraliaGentri TrinnamanMarch 6, 2019Nature, nature, Tasmania, australia, adventure, Adventure, Family, featured Comments

Hiking The Needles, Rainforest Walk, & Dinner in Hobart, Tasmania

This was one of my favorite days, in Tasmania. We started it off by driving into Southwest National Park, which had been high on my must-see list, and hiking The Needles.

Adventure, AustraliaGentri TrinnamanFebruary 26, 2019adventure, Adventure, australia, travel, Tasmania, Nature, nature, featuredComment

MONA and Mount Wellington in Hobart, Tasmania

We woke up, on our first day in Hobart, feeling ready to go! With MONA and Mt Wellington on the agenda, I knew it was going to be a great day!

Australia, AdventureGentri TrinnamanFebruary 20, 2019adventure, Adventure, Tasmania, australia, travel, Family, featuredComment

Visiting the Oldest Bridge in Australia, in Richmond, Tasmania

Our fifth day in Tasmania we made a stop in Richmond, to see Australia’s oldest surviving bridge. Richmond ended up being such a cute town, where I could have wandered around, all day.

Australia, AdventureGentri TrinnamanFebruary 18, 2019Tasmania, australia, travel, featuredComment

Hiking Cape Hauy and a Prison Ghost Tour in Tasmania

On our fourth day, in Tasmania, we woke up early and hit the trail! Our plan was to hike Cape Hauy, which is one of the three hikes along the Three Capes Track. We set off early and eager to see what adventures awaited!

Adventure, AustraliaGentri TrinnamanFebruary 11, 2019Tasmania, australia, Nature, nature, travel, featuredComment

Visiting Eaglehawk Neck and the Orford Walking Track in Tasmania

Our third day in Tasmania was supposed to include a hike around Wineglass Bay. But once we got there, we learned that all hiking trails were closed, due to fire danger. So we packed up the car and drove on, in search of an alternate adventure…

Australia, AdventureGentri TrinnamanFebruary 6, 2019adventure, Adventure, australia, travel, Family, Tasmania, Nature, nature, featured 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!