Monique Farmer

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

Silver Ray’s unique asymmetrical design places the pool and lifts on one side.

Cruises

I loved this ship so much, I booked again before I got off

After decades of family cruising with kids, my partner and I took a luxury cruise without them. It only took two days on board for us to lock in our next one.

1 year ago
Monique Farmer

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The “principle of minimum differentiation” can be used to describe business tactics, and politics.

For subscribers

Your summer survival guide: from Christmas feasting to the best ways to unwind

There’s plenty of inspiration and expert advice from the Life team at The Sydney Morning Herald to ensure you have a relaxing festive season.

December 16, 2022
Monique Farmer

The Penshurst house, 1995 and 2022, bought by friends as a way into the property market.

First-home buyers

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.

June 19, 2022
Monique Farmer

For subscribers

Your winter survival guide: from comfort cooking to health tips

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

June 17, 2022
Monique Farmer

For subscribers

The Herald’s culture and life newsletters: Winter recipes; brilliant books; streaming suggestions

It feels harder all the time to decide what to read, what to watch, how to take care of our health. We can make it easier.

June 25, 2021
Monique Farmer

Even planning a holiday is more fun with a friend (and given women tend to plan most family holidays, it’s great to share the load).

Sunday Life

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.

May 23, 2021
Monique Farmer

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.