Wandering the Windy City – Chicago in 4 days
I’ve been Jonesing to get back to Chicago since 2013 – when we were there last. It feels like a lifetime ago. Finally, we’ve managed to organise ourselves enough to … Read more
Mr Romance
5 wine trends to watch out for
Nothing stays still for very long, even in something as well-established as the wine industry. Here are five different wine trends that we have on good authority will be influencing … Read more
Beer, BLTs and burnt ends – that’s Kansas City’s MO
As we watch LA disappear into the distance from our plane windows, the thrill of visiting a new US city makes us a little less sad to be leaving. We’re … Read more
Where to eat in Maitland – 7 top spots
Already packed with some of the country’s best wineries, the Hunter Valley has a lion’s share of great produce. But of all places, Maitland in the Lower Hunter takes things … Read more
All the way to LA
And we’re off again! This really has been a crazy month for us in terms of travel – not that we’re complaining. But with our very recent trip to South … Read more
We’re back in Sydney… but not for long!
It’s amazing how quickly the body and mind can recover. We’ve been back in Australia for just a few days after an epic and extraordinary trip to South Africa, and … Read more
In and out of Africa
Few words can express how excited we were to be travelling to South Africa. It’s been a place that’s sat on our travel bucket list for such a long time, … Read more
Botanic Britain, wine from the West and South Africa here we come
As the departures gate makes its last call on September, we ready ourselves for an October so full of travel it’s kind of crazy. In a good way! With travel … Read more
Coquun – the heritage of the Hunter
Along the banks of the Hunter River in Maitland, NSW is a restaurant with a new style but an old name. Coquun (“kokwun”) – the local Aboriginal name for the … Read more
Charred oak in a glass, NSW on a plate and an anniversary dinner
It’s been a week of wining and fine dining for us, and for good reason: we’re celebrating the anniversary of when we met! It’s been a long time since that … Read more