
3 of my favourite Japan Travel Guides for Solo Female Travel
There is much to explore in Japan and it is easy to dip into a wellbeing experience. Here are three guidebooks I’ve personally found invaluable:
Local gems & how to find the essence of place
There is much to explore in Japan and it is easy to dip into a wellbeing experience. Here are three guidebooks I’ve personally found invaluable:
Nozawa Onsen, a charming ski village nestled in the Japanese Alps, has become one of my favourite destinations over the years.
Connecting with Chic Local Florence Ilickovic, proprieter of the Oasis Boutique at Airlie Beach, Whitsundays.
The Locale When the Sydney bustle becomes too much and the kidults at home seem to have forgotten the art of using a dishwasher, The
Minestrone, adapted from favourite cookbook author, Claudia Roden. It is a version that my long-lived Grandma kept on the stovetop each winter. It is delicious and healthful.
I try three Japanese spas ranging from traditional, to luxury, to a local spot tucked away in a quiet residential suburb.
Tokyo is a fabulous place to visit, Here are a selection of things to do when visiting with kids.
A guide for visiting Tokyo, the wondrous city – ‘the most densely populated urban area in the world’
Waitlist re-opens for Wellbeing zoom sessions with Monique. Together we will design your mid-life.
The COMO Uma Canggu Bali exudes coastal charm. Conveniently situated beachfront, within easy reach of Canggu town
Secluded Wellbeing in the Austrian Alps.
An interview with Kate Kendall, Zen Zone expert and co-founder of visionary fitness space Flow Athletic (with ex NRL star Ben Lucas).
Monique Van Tulder speaks with Melanie Grant, owner of an international chain of spa salons, skin expert, and Australia’s CHANEL facialist.
Wondering where to stay in Whitsundays? Here’s a guide from Monique van Tulder to you.
The Guide to The Oberoi Bali Why: A Romantic Break from a Sydney Winter. The Guide to The Oberoi Bali. Where to stay,
where to stay…when Monique (aka The Urban Mum) gets an opportunity to take flight with The Husband sans teens,
The Westin Tokyo Where are we staying. The Westin Tokyo a luxurious five star hotel; member of the Mariott behemoth. Yet the property feels, dare I say, cosy. We visit over Christmas and the buzz is palpable. Kids queue excitedly for photos with Father Christmas,
“Planning skiing holidays for families can be fraught – when I find a location that works I am keen to stick to the proven formula. Having experienced superb ‘skiing in Japan with Kids’ holiday in Hakuba, I could see no reason not to return.”
4 of the Best Travel Raincoats Travel Packing and I have a love/hate relationship. I love that getting out the suitcase signals an adventure. “Travelling never gets old whether for holiday or business
“There is something so compelling about waking in a bed someone else has made, free from routine, demands of teens and yes to a morning
Forever iconic is the sea of skyscrapers – yet there is so much more to Hong Kong than immediately meets the eye – it is
Monique chats with The Imperial Sr Executive VP & GM – Mr Vijay Wanchoo I speak often of my ongoing curiosity for a peek behind the scenes of
Many friends have holidayed in Niseko, a ski resort which has been popular with Australian families for several years. However we heard Hakuba was culturally a
“It was with trepidation that Monique Van Tulder booked a family cruising holiday Despite hearing ‘those cruise holiday stories’ she threw caution to the wind;
City exploration comes in many guises and by nature tends to follow a travelers area of interest – architectural marvels, the arts, historical culture, food