Pizza, heatwaves and the Aussie long weekend
If there were any doubt that summer was here in Sydney, I think this past week has put everyone’s mind at rest. With scorching 41ºC days and nights that have … Read more
Mr Romance
Safari with a difference – !Xaus Lodge in the Kalahari Desert, SA
Merely saying the name Kalahari summons all sorts of images; vast expanses of red shimmering sands, multitudes of roaming animals, a wide, star-filled night sky and the famed Bushmen, who … Read more
Beach burgers, crazy dumplings and a sad curry
It’s a funny feeling when the craziness of Christmas and the start of a new year starts to fade into the background. Every year’s the same. It’s like when you … Read more
Adelaide! Party time! Excellent!
Our trip to Adelaide this last week couldn’t have come at a better time. Christina and I really love travelling through Australia. After all, there’s nothing quite like playing tourist in … Read more
Why visit South Africa?
South Africa’s culture and history make for an extraordinary travel destination. From the desert heartland of the Kalahari to the bustle and beat of the country’s biggest city, this is … Read more
A beach Christmas, city in smoke and dinner at the tennis
Happy New Year – and happy new decade too! It’s still sinking in that it’s finally 2020, a year that felt as much like a sci-fi date as 2000 did … Read more
Your verdict of 2019 – the 15 best travel, food and romance stories of the year
From the cruisy coastlines of Cuba to the glamour of the shorelines of Lake Como; from within the walls of ancient cities to distant tropical archipelagos far into the East … Read more
Birthday at the ballet and a bbq with a cause
So this is it! Our last Weekly Edition of 2019. Probably. There’s an outside chance we’ll have more to tell you after Christmas and before New Year’s Eve. Let’s see! … Read more
Christmas cheers – 3 Aussie bubblies to raise a glass to
It’s not a celebration without bubbles. So for the biggest celebration in the year, here’s the Australian sparkling wine to fizz up your Christmas and make your New Year go … Read more
Stay in the Loop – Kimpton Hotel Monaco Chicago
Standing guard over the historic Chicago River, the Kimpton Hotel Monaco is as storied as it is stylish, and its location puts all the best parts of Chicago at your … Read more