Marjorie Bligh - Domestic Goddess, QVMAG Exhibition

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Marjorie Bligh - Domestic Goddess, QVMAG Exhibition

In early March 2020, just prior to strict coronavirus lockdown measures being implemented in Tasmania, we were able to visit an exhibition at the Queen Victoria Museum and Art Gallery (QVMAG) in Launceston entitled “Majorie Bligh – Domestic Goddess”.

The QVMAG website description of the exhibition says: “Marjorie Bligh is a Tasmanian icon, well-known for her advice on household management, craft, cooking, gardening, and even relationships….The exhibition showcases many of Marjorie's handmade items, collections, mementos from travel, scrapbooks, personal photographs, signed editions of her books, and numerous awards. In particular the exhibition focusses on her thrift and use of recycled material.” As big fans of Marjorie’s work for many years we were keen to learn more about her fascinating life.

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Rice Terraces, Hanging Coffins and Kalesas - Northern Luzon Road Trip (Philippines)

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Rice Terraces, Hanging Coffins and Kalesas - Northern Luzon Road Trip (Philippines)

We knew little about the Philippines before we decided to go. From a bit of research we learned about the 2,000 year old UNESCO World Heritage listed rice terraces of Northern Luzon. Also, in this region are extensive cave systems, a number of tribal groups with their own distinctive languages and cultures, and nearby is the city of Vigan, Asia’s best preserved example of Spanish Colonial rule. We decided that Northern Luzon was worth a visit. Here’s what we found.



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Classic Mongolia Circuit Part 1: Northern and Central Mongolia

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Classic Mongolia Circuit Part 1: Northern and Central Mongolia

We’d always had an ambition to visit Mongolia and we achieved our aim in August-September 2019. There is a fairly classic circuit that can be done over a two week or so period where most of the key attractions of Mongolia can be visited. We did an 18 day trip that took us from the pine forests and scenic Lake Khuvsgol in the north to the deserts and stunning vistas of the Gobi in the south. We’ve divided the journey into two parts – each of nine days. Here is Part One – Northern and Central Mongolia.

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Hobart Rivulet Walk

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Hobart Rivulet Walk

The Hobart Rivulet was critically important to 19th century colonial Hobart both as it’s water supply and for a number of industrial purposes. Today the 2.7 km walk beside the rivulet which wends through the suburb of South Hobart provides many insights into the city’s past. It also affords excellent views of kunanyi/Mt Wellington before concluding at the Cascade Brewery, Australia’s oldest brewery, established 1824.

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