Travels with Tash https://www.travelswithtash.net/ A blog about Tash's travel tips & experiences Sat, 18 Jan 2025 23:22:13 +0000 en-AU hourly 1 https://wordpress.org/?v=6.7.1 https://i0.wp.com/www.travelswithtash.net/wp-content/uploads/2017/02/cropped-IMG_6647.jpg?fit=32%2C32&ssl=1 Travels with Tash https://www.travelswithtash.net/ 32 32 123997607 A day in the Barossa https://www.travelswithtash.net/a-day-in-the-barossa/ Tue, 19 Nov 2024 11:30:06 +0000 https://www.travelswithtash.net/?p=4615 Reading Time: 18 minutesBarossa Valley, SA (Oct 2024) Taking advantage of a Qantas double status credit promotion earlier in the year, I booked flights to Adelaide and started planning a weekend visiting its nearby wine region. I’ve been to Adelaide a few times and even drove to Mount Gambier once, but had never visited the famous South Australian … Continue reading "A day in the Barossa"

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]]> 4615 5 reasons to visit Bathurst https://www.travelswithtash.net/5-reasons-to-visit-bathurst/ Tue, 19 Nov 2024 09:43:44 +0000 https://www.travelswithtash.net/?p=3905 Reading Time: 5 minutesBathurst, a picturesque town located in the heart of New South Wales, is an unexpected treasure waiting to be explored. From its vibrant food and wine scene to its rich history and stunning natural beauty, Bathurst has something to offer every type of traveler. Whether you’re a motorsport enthusiast, a history buff, or simply looking … Continue reading "5 reasons to visit Bathurst"

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]]> 3905 Normandy – Part 2: A lambretta tour https://www.travelswithtash.net/normandy-lambretta-tour/ Mon, 01 Jul 2024 12:28:40 +0000 https://www.travelswithtash.net/?p=4287 Reading Time: 16 minutesNormandy, France (June 2024) When I learnt the Dorset Modrapheniacs Scooter Club were planning to visit Normandy for a few days, detouring on the way to the Euro Lambretta at Magny-Cours, France, in June 2024, I was enthusiastic about Steve and I having the opportunity to join them. I had not visited Normandy for about … Continue reading "Normandy – Part 2: A lambretta tour"

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]]> 4287 Euro Lambretta France 2024 https://www.travelswithtash.net/euro-lambretta-france-2024/ Fri, 28 Jun 2024 09:51:19 +0000 https://www.travelswithtash.net/?p=4149 Reading Time: 11 minutesMagny-Cours, France (June 2024) I was so excited! A few of us from the Lambretta Club of Australia had managed to snag tickets to the Euro Lambretta event at Magny-Cours, France, from 13th-16th June 2024. These tickets are like gold dust for European clubs and having not participated at a Euro since 1993, because adulting … Continue reading "Euro Lambretta France 2024"

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]]> 4149 2024 Aussie Lammy Jammy https://www.travelswithtash.net/2024-lammy-jammy/ Sun, 21 Apr 2024 07:12:31 +0000 https://www.travelswithtash.net/?p=3946 Reading Time: 6 minutesAustralian Lambretta Jamboree, Canberra (March/April 2024) Easter snuck up on us like the Easter Bunny trying to steal our chocolates. After missing last year’s event, Steve and I were excited for the big weekend ahead, especially since we had tickets to see Gladys Knight on Thursday night with Chris and Nicky. We left Sydney later … Continue reading "2024 Aussie Lammy Jammy"

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]]> 3946 Normandy – Part 1: A winter break https://www.travelswithtash.net/normandy-winter-break/ Sun, 11 Feb 2024 10:12:02 +0000 https://www.travelswithtash.net/?p=3707 Reading Time: 24 minutesNormandy, France (January 2024) I was warned. In France many attractions and museums close during January and the weather would likely be cold and gloomy.  However timing our visit in the first week of January was our only option. It was also probably the last time our family would all travel together, as Brandon was … Continue reading "Normandy – Part 1: A winter break"

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]]> 3707 How to do London in 1 day https://www.travelswithtash.net/how-to-do-london-in-1-day/ Sun, 26 Mar 2023 07:00:00 +0000 https://www.travelswithtash.net/?p=3228 Reading Time: 16 minutesLondon, England (Feb 2023) I will say upfront – one day in London is simply not enough time to see all the attractions it has to offer. Fortunately for me, I have been to London many times throughout my life so have seen most of its famous sights. On most occasions I visit for the … Continue reading "How to do London in 1 day"

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]]> 3228 Top 10 places to visit in Dorset, England https://www.travelswithtash.net/top-10-places-to-visit-in-dorset/ Tue, 14 Mar 2023 07:30:00 +0000 http://www.travelswithtash.net/?p=383 Reading Time: 11 minutesFor those who don’t know, Dorset is a county of South West England. I have spent so much time there I consider this part of the world as my second home. Having family there, when I was growing up, we used to visit frequently (every couple of years) and my English born dad used to … Continue reading "Top 10 places to visit in Dorset, England"

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]]> 383 Winter break in Venice https://www.travelswithtash.net/winter-break-in-venice/ Sat, 25 Feb 2023 09:40:16 +0000 https://www.travelswithtash.net/?p=2998 Reading Time: 12 minutesVenice, Italy (February 2023)  I have been to Venice before. It was 30 years ago when I was backpacking in Europe with a friend, on a very tight budget. On that adventure in January 1992 we stayed in youth hostels and bought food from the supermarket which didn’t need cooking (e.g. bread and jam). We visited … Continue reading "Winter break in Venice"

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]]> 2998 Our covid holiday in England https://www.travelswithtash.net/our-covid-holiday-in-england/ Sun, 11 Sep 2022 08:21:36 +0000 http://www.travelswithtash.net/?p=2884 Reading Time: 19 minutesEngland (April 2022) Experiencing international flights again It finally happened! Australian borders reopened in November 2021 after being unable to leave the country since March 2020. We were finally allowed out! I didn’t book a trip straight away though. Australia had a very high vaccination rate but the pandemic wasn’t over yet. During our Summer … Continue reading "Our covid holiday in England"

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