Mr Romance 
The idea of working from home appeals to many of us. Freedom, comfort, the lack of commuting – it all sounds ideal. But what do you have to do to make your home office a workable space? There’s nothing like the feeling of working from a home office that you’ve carefully created. Feeling happy to … Read more
Travelling through the North Island of New Zealand is a much-underrated experience. Places like the beautiful Waikato and Bay of Plenty regions in the North Island offer so much. From cosmopolitan cities and geothermal spas to sweeping countryside and exciting cave adventures, there’s a wealth of things to experience in the North Island. And let’s … Read more
What a whirlwind, packed out week we’ve had. The past 7 days have flown by – perhaps because so much cool stuff has happened. From a harbourside wine-tasting with Grant Burge’s master winemaker to a special lunch at Bennelong Restaurant in the Opera House – and then there’s Vivid Sydney and the fact we’re now … Read more
Winter can be a real downer – and it’s not just the cold weather that does it. We’ve put together a quick list of what you can do to stay happy this winter. As I sweat and swelter my way through summer, all I can think of is ‘I can’t wait for winter’. But when … Read more
In our latest Weekly Edition, we’re sharing news on one of the best festivals I’ve ever heard of: a month-long pie celebration. Sounds like a dream come true, doesn’t it? We’re also checking out a couple of drinking spots in Sydney’s Inner West and we’re plied with vodka and asked travel questions in a podcast … Read more
In the heart of Darlinghurst, arguably Sydney’s most exciting entertainment district, is a restaurant that not only stands out but fits in just as well. Jack & Knife on lauded Stanley Street is an epitome of balance that makes this restaurant a must-visit dining experience in Sydney.* With everything from fine dining to old-school pubs … Read more
Sandwiched between Lake Como and Lake Maggiore, Lake Lugano is at risk of being overshadowed by such surrounding beauty. But Lugano more than stands up for itself. And as it weaves across the Swiss and Italian borders, Lake Lugano offers unique cultural experiences too. Shimmering amid the towering mountains of southern Switzerland and leaning out … Read more
It’s funny to think that this time last year, Christina and I were in Croatia celebrating with my family. Perhaps that’s what has pushed us to look seriously about our travel plans for the rest of the year. We’ve finally firmed up plans for a return visit to Europe next month, and we’ve got a … Read more
Although Puglia in south-eastern Italy has been much over-looked by tourism over the years, it’s surprisingly easy for visitors to explore. Here’s our guide on how to travel around beautiful towns, countryside and coastlines of Puglia. Puglia is a place of elegant baroque white-walled cities and enchanting fishing villages. It’s a place of sweeping landscapes, … Read more
As the Sydney autumn pushes on, we’re starting to solidify our travel plans before the chill of winter sets in. Visitors to Australia often don’t realise it can get a bit nippy over the winter months. Even worse, they forget that while the northern hemisphere is basking in its summer, down here it’s the other … Read more