Tokyo Skytree, teamLab planets and Shabu-shabu – Tokyo

With only two days in Tokyo, it was always going to be action packed. However, when fatigue set in following our week of skiing, we had no choice but to factor in a little rest time! Our first evening here (after bus and flight delays due to heavy snow in Hokkaido), we dashed to our […]

Snow trekking – Kiroro Peak – Hokkaido

For those that have been wondering, yes I have snuck in a couple of snow treks. Here at Kiroro Peak there are several trails and Club Med run one hour guided walks twice a day. It isn’t the most popular activity…… I have done two treks and both times ended up with a private guide. […]

Up, up, up, down, down, down – Kiroro Peak – Hokkaido

Yesterday I did something big. I moved up to Club 3 ski class! Just to put that in perspective……. this is my fourth Club Med ski holiday. Until yesterday, I had never graduated Club 2. This is a big deal for me. But I’m not going to sugar coat it. Starting to learn the body […]

Kiroro Peak – Hokkaido – Japan

Well here we are again on our annual ski trip to Japan. For 2026, we decided to change things up a bit. Club Med Sahoro has been our ‘go to’ for 3 years and we’ve loved it, but it was time for The Travel Bees to escape the kids club vibe and head to a […]

A day in the Hinterland – Sunshine Coast – QLD

Road tripping on the Sunshine Coast is easy with a wide variety of places to visit. For our road trip I chose; somewhere to swim, somewhere with a view, and two cute towns to wander through and grab a bite to eat. You could easy make a day of food and wine/beer tasting if you […]

Green sea turtles – Mudjimba Island – QLD

For a birthday/christmas treat, I booked us on a morning snorkel trip to swim with the turtles at Mudjimba Island (there is nothing I would rather do, than be in the water on my birthday). We met our guide Alexis and skipper James at ‘The wharf’ in Mooloolaba. Worth a visit on its own, the […]

Beach day – Sunshine Coast – QLD

There is something different about last minute holidays. More fly by the seat of your pants and see what happens different. With few expectations, no pressure and perhaps a tad more flexibility, they often turn out the best. If something goes wrong, shrug it off and move on! We booked a last minute trip to […]

Jumping crocodiles – Adelaide River – NT

Day 2 in the top end was rather exciting. We headed out to Adelaide river (an hour from Darwin) to see the jumping crocodiles. Wow. The experience was terrifying and exhilarating all at once. First up we met Dominator. This 6m giant was exactly as his name described. The alpha male of the area, he […]

A new friend and an old friend – Yallingup lagoon

Yesterday, we had another memorable swim in the lagoon. As I am currently in recuperation mode, swimming is more about mental health and not so much about fitness. That means if we see something cool, we need not feel guilty about stopping to watch it. Consequently, my GPS swim tracker recorded a very interesting route. […]

Meelup Hill – Meelup Regional Park, WA

Yesterday with a few things on my mind, we decided to venture out to one of our special local places. Like everyone else, it is easy to get caught up in the demands of life and forget about getting out to appreciate the natural beauty around us. But it is a great way to clear […]