Mr Romance 
If you’re susceptible to the natural beauty of the English wilderness, Cumbria’s Lake District in England’s northwest is undoubtedly your Kryptonite. Here’s where to stay in the Lake District where … Read more
We’re finally back in Sydney and the jet lag has almost gone. But already the travel bug is nibbling at our chilly toes and nudging us to think once more … Read more
The past nine weeks we’ve been in the UK and Europe have been pretty busy. There have been plenty of things we’ve wanted to share with you but just haven’t … Read more
It’s always hard to say goodbye to England. Knowing that we won’t be seeing friends and family again for a little while is never a pleasant thought. These are our … Read more
If you thought waffles should only be sweet or – at a push – have bacon and a bucket of maple syrup on, then this story will be a revelation … Read more
With our last few days in European summer looming, Christina and I are getting as much outdoor time in as possible before we return to chilly Sydney. In this Weekly … Read more
In the heart of Hamilton, New Zealand – not far from the mighty Waikato River – is a church. It has stained glass windows, lofty ceilings and an altar of … Read more
Things are really speeding up on our trip now as we come to the last couple of weeks of being in the UK. In fact, we’re so busy, we’ve had … Read more
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 back yard least and last. The … Read more
Is there anything better than a good cuppa? From the humble cup of rosie to the elegant authority of a pot of perfectly steeped oolong, there’s something about tea. But … Read more