Where the beer gods smile down – Good George Brewery, New Zealand
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
Mr Romance
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 fact, we’re so busy, we’ve had … Read more
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 back yard least and last. The … Read more
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 oolong, there’s something about tea. But … Read more
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 place to live, but it takes … Read more
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 for longer periods of time, Christina … Read more
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 love making the most of our … Read more
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 the world. Its sumptuous treatments, relaxing … Read more
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 things at their source. Here are … Read more
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 Europe into a big mad heatwave. … Read more