Mr Romance 
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 same way Australians see more of London than their own country, I’ve seen more of the southern hemisphere than most antipodeans. But whenever we come … 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 when you visit a place like Zealong Estate in Waikato, New Zealand, tea takes on a whole new flavour. Tea isn’t the first thing that … Read more
One of the great pleasures of living so close to Europe is being able to visit other countries so easily. Australia is a wonderful place to live, but it takes so long to get to your nearest neighbour. This Weekly Edition is about our two-night driving holiday from the UK to Bruges in Belgium. Some … Read more
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 for longer periods of time, Christina and I have to watch for burn out. It can happen so easily, and all it takes is budgeting some time to relax and not … Read more
The UK has so much more to offer than just London, even though the capital is such a natural draw card for visitors. We love making the most of our time in England by tagging on as many places to see as possible while we’re visiting friends and family around the country. This trip, we’re … Read more
Rotorua, at the bubbling heart of New Zealand’s biggest geothermal region, is home to Polynesian Spa – one of the top 10 spas in the world. Its sumptuous treatments, relaxing hot spring baths and private onsen all look out over the dramatic waters of Lake Rotorua. In the cool afternoon of late autumn in New … Read more
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 things at their source. Here are 5 of the best whisky in Glasgow bars for a dram. When in Rome, do as the Romans do. Isn’t that the supreme proverb of … Read more
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 Europe into a big mad heatwave. Hot days have coincided with our friends Clare and Dave heading to Greece for a week. So meanwhile we’re looking after their two gorgeous dogs … Read more
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, but I don’t think that’s got anything to do with it. England in the late spring and early summer is a lovely place to be. We’ve spent this week catching up … Read more
Hiding deep under the rolling hills of the North Island’s Waikato region are caverns, cave systems filled with the light of a million glowworms and the roar of subterranean rivers. Thankfully there’s a way for us all to see this mysterious side to New Zealand. Christina frowns at me. I can tell I still haven’t … Read more