Hot St Ives, cool St Albans and so much food
Things are really speeding up on our trip now as we come to the last couple of weeks of being in the UK. In…
A taste of the North – Cheshire and the Lake District
It always surprises me how little of the UK I’ve seen. I know it’s often the way of things – you explore your own…
New Zealand to a tea – Zealong Tea Estate, Waikato
Is there anything better than a good cuppa? From the humble cup of rosie to the elegant authority of a pot of perfectly steeped…
In Bruges – beer, waffles, architecture and cheese… but no assassins
One of the great pleasures of living so close to Europe is being able to visit other countries so easily. Australia is a wonderful…
Berry-picking, walks to the pub and a day fishing
We’re six weeks into our UK and Europe trip, so we’ve decided it’s time to keep things fairly close to home. When we’re travelling…
Our guide to Buckingham, Blenheim, Banbury and St Albans
The UK has so much more to offer than just London, even though the capital is such a natural draw card for visitors. We…
Rotorua’s magic mud – exploring one of the top 10 spas in the world
Rotorua, at the bubbling heart of New Zealand’s biggest geothermal region, is home to Polynesian Spa – one of the top 10 spas in…
5 top whisky bars in Glasgow, Scotland
Drinking scotch in Scotland is like sipping Champagne in Reims, eating sushi in Tokyo or bungee jumping in Vanuatu. There’s something special about experiencing…
A bar hop down memory lane and dog-sitting capers
At last, the British summer has arrived. And it looks like it’s making up for lost time. A gift from the Sahara has sent…
Country walks, great food and two lovely dogs
It’s almost worrying how easily we’ve settled back in here in the UK. We were here less a year ago, which makes it easier,…