The Logan Loving Weekend List
13 Mar 2014You may know Logan as a convenient pit stop and the source of IKEA domesticity, but the region also boasts an abundance of natural beauty. Take a roadtrip this weekend and get fit in the fresh air. more
You may know Logan as a convenient pit stop and the source of IKEA domesticity, but the region also boasts an abundance of natural beauty. Take a roadtrip this weekend and get fit in the fresh air. more
Made for days spent weaving through streets by car and waterways by boat, the Redlands is a charming and relaxed pocket of coastal towns just half an hour southeast of bustling Brisbane. This weekend we’re getting back to our colonial roots, discovering the heritage trails of the area, and letting our curiosity lead us to roam unknown islands. more
Each time our resident kookaburra fluffs up its wings and lets out its morning chuckle upon our fence, we stop and stare and inch quietly closer. If we spot an owl on our evening jog, we are similarly entranced and rendered silent. This weekend, why not turn this instinctive spying on birds into a purposeful event, rather than simply one of chance. more
There are only eight days left of Queensland summer, and while the past week has been a particularly steamy affair, we’re once more hesitant to let go of this magical time of year. Even though we know that, locally, we’ll still be grinning and bearing through the odd 30-degree day come winter (thanks climate change!), here’s a few ways to make the most of the last official days of the sunny season. more
Start putting some simple eco-minded habits in place this weekend ahead of Plastic Bag Free March. more
We’ve noticed a few global ideas infiltrating the Australian market of late. While some are more tempting trends than others, we'll happily contemplate whether the cat cafe, hip-hop yoga and a humble sandwich shop could find their feet in Brisbane. more
We might live in a country where our government is skeptical of the ever-changing conditions of our climate and environment, but luckily there’s people the world over championing the green message. more
Make this Sunday a day for celebrating the best things about Australia in summer – get outdoors, drink a local brew, take a dive in the big blue, all the while lapping up a good dose of camaraderie with your nearest and dearest. more
We’ve been pushing ourselves the last two weeks to hold on strong to those resolutions, and while we’re feeling good about the little achievements, the perfectionists in us have left our energy levels a little deflated. Here’s a few ways to take a little break this weekend and catch up on rest after the initial start-of-year excitement. more
If your resolutions for the new year have so far proved more aspirational than physical, there’s no need to bury your head in the refrigerator munching on leftover ham in defeat. There’s still 357 days left in the year to start conquering your new set of dreams. Make a to-do list and start ticking off achievements. more
While we often put in extra effort to prepare a special meal when friends and family visit, sometimes the table – your place of gathering – is left neglected of extra attention. This Christmas, make your family lunch an aesthetically pleasing and memory-making one with a few extra touches to the table setting. more
You may be well acquainted with the loud ritual involved in drinking saké at Harajuku Gyoza, but there’s more to the act of sipping the clear liquor than multiple overflowing tumblers resulting in a hangover the next day. more
Sea, sunshine, beat poetry – we’re kicking back with a few favourite writers and soaking up some golden rays for a California-inspired bent to the weekend. more
Challenge yourself to a whole weekend (or at least one day) of bicycle-only transportation. Here's a few tips for making the journey as smooth as possible. more
Carols are already filtering through the air in the map magazine office, so we thought we’d get in super early and plant a little Christmas to-do list in your mind. more
Sometimes the process of planning a camping trip and crossing off the checklist of things to bring can take the fun out of what should be a fun, relaxing adventure surrounded by peaceful and soothing nature. Throw organisation to the wind this weekend, hastily grab a few essentials, sprint to the car and don’t look back. more
This week we attended a design-thinking talk at the State Library of Queensland where the panel and the audience put forward questions and discussed the idea of how might we design a more ethical and sustainable economic system. While the topic is a large one to conquer and can by no means be solved in one creative session, there are things we can all do in our personal lives to contribute to a positive and localised economy. Here’s a little list to inspire new habits in your weekend routine. more
The glistening water beckons. The smell of salt fills the air and freshens a cloudy mind. You can already feel the miniscule grains of sand that promise to playfully attach to every surface of skin they can find. Drop all responsibility and commitment to chores this weekend – the beach is calling. more
Weekends can flash by so quickly that we can sometimes wonder if the day happened at all. This Sunday, we’re planning a slow-moving day filled with chats with farmers, kneading dough, turning pages and making new friends. more
Finding the strength to shut off from the digital world and the never-ending list of to-dos can seem like an impossible task come the weekend. But we’ve found that if you save a weekend just for you, making no plans whatsoever, with no deadlines or meetings looming (even the fun kind), it’s possible to turn your attention inwards and deliver your mind and body a little quiet nourishment. Here's a few tips for achieving just that ... more