Monique Van Tulder

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Wellbeing Travel Guides

Local gems & how to find the essence of place

Ski Nozawa Onsen Solo 

Nozawa Onsen, a charming ski village nestled in the Japanese Alps, has become one of my favourite destinations over the years.

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CHIC LOCAL: Airlie Beach

Connecting with Chic Local Florence Ilickovic, proprieter of the Oasis Boutique at Airlie Beach, Whitsundays.

Minestrone Soup

Minestrone Soup

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.

Clinic

The Clinic

Waitlist re-opens for Wellbeing zoom sessions with Monique. Together we will design your mid-life.

COMO Una

COMO Uma Canggu

The COMO Uma Canggu Bali exudes coastal charm. Conveniently situated beachfront, within easy reach of Canggu town

Kate Kendall – Zen Zone

An interview with Kate Kendall, Zen Zone expert and co-founder of visionary fitness space Flow Athletic (with ex NRL star Ben Lucas).

Melanie Grant

Melanie Grant – Spa Space

Monique Van Tulder speaks with Melanie Grant, owner of an international chain of spa salons, skin expert, and Australia’s CHANEL facialist.

The Guide to The Oberoi Bali

The Guide to The Oberoi Bali

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

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,

The Guide to Ski Japan

The Guide to Ski Japan

“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

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

Hakuba Ski Resort Japan with Kids

Hakuba Ski Resort Japan with Kids

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

Tips for Family Cruising Holidays

Tips for Family Cruising Holidays

“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;