Monique Farmer
Life Editor
Monique Farmer is Life Editor for The Age, The Sydney Morning Herald, Brisbane Times and WAtoday.
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.
- by Monique Farmer
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
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.
- by Monique Farmer
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.
- by Monique Farmer
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 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
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
From cute canals to luscious markets, sleek design stores to massive palaces.
- by Monique Farmer
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
Hint: gardenia-scented air, crystal clear water, abundant marine life and French-influenced cuisine ...
- by Monique Farmer