Jamie's Blog

I love travelling….. who doesn’t? If I had struck the $150 million, you’d find me far, far, away in a tropical paradise! But no such luck, however after my close friend Yarna moved up to Townsville, I discovered that my ideal tropical holiday could be right around the corner! So, how does tropical holiday and ‘on a budget’ work… you might ask? Well having a friend who’s moved there really helps but if you’re not as lucky as me, here’s’ a few useful tips in having a budget friendly fun trip to Townsville…. 1      1. Strand Rock pools The Rock Pools are a must, you can have the beautiful ocean view whilst swimming in salt water minus the annoying sand! The Strand Rock Pools have beautiful grassy spots to lounge around all day! I packed my picnic lunch and all time fave snack - vege chips that day, but there’s loads of cafe's to check out if you are still hungry! 2. Hike up Castle Hill Not a...

Being healthy does not just mean taking care of your physical self, but it involves taking care of your emotional and spiritual health too. Taking some time to do something for yourself is so important, therefore whenever I am feeling a bit cooped up, I love to grab some food and have a picnic somewhere. For a picnic , Mount Coot-tha is my go-to place. The Mount Coot-tha Botanic Gardens are located at the base of the mountain, only 7km from Brisbane's CBD. The gardens are comprised of various different sections, including a Japanese Garden, a fern house, rainforests and much more. The hardest part is choosing a spot for your picnic because there are so many amazing places! I suggest heading to the rainforest section, as there are grassy areas with lots of shade. Picnics are cheap because you don't need to buy anything fancy for a great time. I will normally just pack a sandwich, some chips, fruit and maybe a muesli bar.  All I take for a great picnic: · ...