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Monique Farmer is Life Editor for The Age, The Sydney Morning Herald, Brisbane Times and WAtoday.

I bought a house in my 20s with a friend, and we’re still friends

I bought a house in my 20s with a friend, and we’re still friends

Somehow, probably over a Baileys on ice, we came up with the idea of buying a house together 27 years ago as a way of getting into the property market.

  • by Monique Farmer

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Your winter survival guide: from comfort cooking to health tips

Your winter survival guide: from comfort cooking to health tips

There’s plenty of expert inspiration and advice from the Life team about how to stay cosy, healthy and entertained.

  • by Monique Farmer
The proposition from a friend that changed our family holidays forever

The proposition from a friend that changed our family holidays forever

Many friends say that their teenagers no longer want to travel as a family, and I suspect I might have been in the same boat if not for the fact my kids have been lucky enough to travel with some of their best friends.

  • by Monique Farmer
Qvest Hideway hotel review, Cologne, Germany: Surpasses every expectation

Qvest Hideway hotel review, Cologne, Germany: Surpasses every expectation

Qvest surpasses our every expectation – from the beautiful old building to the stylish interiors, and its quiet location outside the main tourist bustle.

  • by Monique Farmer
The Hotel Alexandra review, Copenhagen: A charming boutique hotel in a great location

The Hotel Alexandra review, Copenhagen: A charming boutique hotel in a great location

There's a lesson in Danish design at every turn in the Hotel Alexandra

  • by Monique Farmer
Travel guide and things to do in Copenhagen, Denmark: Nine must-do highlights

Travel guide and things to do in Copenhagen, Denmark: Nine must-do highlights

From cute canals to luscious markets, sleek design stores to massive palaces.

  • by Monique Farmer
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The scent of my mother keeps her close, even 20 years after her death

The scent of my mother keeps her close, even 20 years after her death

In the years since losing her beloved mother, Monique has found a special way to keep her mum close to her heart.

  • by Monique Farmer
Tahiti: Swimming with whales, sharks and stingrays in French Polynesia

Tahiti: Swimming with whales, sharks and stingrays in French Polynesia

Hint: gardenia-scented air, crystal clear water, abundant marine life and French-influenced cuisine ...

  • by Monique Farmer

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