What we didn’t expect to find in the country
The Cottage Restaurant in Scone, NSW is one of those places that take you by surprise. With service, food and ambience that would be right at home in the capital … Read more
Mr Romance
A week of birthdays, breakfasts and beach views
It’s been the best week this week. Apart from this amazing sunset, we’ve been busy celebrating birthdays (mine included), attending an excellent conference in Bondi, and exploring some of Sydney’s … Read more
How to make the most out of Scone Horse Festival, NSW
Every year, in early May, the little town of Scone in New South Wales lights up. As the horse capital of Australia, the Scone Horse Festival is one of the … Read more
A masterclass on fine wine glasses and a schooling on horse rodeo
What a week it’s been. We’ve learnt and done so much this week just gone it’s been amazing. From learning about wine glasses one day to how a farrier shoes … Read more
5 reasons to book a flight to the Philippines – hot tips from a local
The Philippines, an archipelago of around 7,500 islands, is a traveller’s paradise. Its people are friendly and over 90% speak English, the culture is a blissful blend of Asian, European … Read more
Vivid Sydney 2016 – our picks of what to do and what to see
Every year for the past 7 years, Sydney’s streets and skyline have come alight with this beautiful, inspiring, interactive festival. Here are some of the must-see and must-do exhibits of … Read more
Dinner with a view, a new ebook and another friend hits the 4 0
And here we are in May again! I’m starting to freak out a little bit if the truth be known. I was expecting to have had so much more done … Read more
The secret to the ultimate cheese board
Cheese. From humble beginnings some 8,000 years ago, eating this edible delight now is a work of art. But what do you need to make the perfect cheese board? We’ve … Read more
5 temples to visit in Kyoto – finding the true tranquility of Japan
Kyoto, once the capital of Japan, is one of those places that gives the true culture of its country. This is no less apparent when you visit the many shrines … Read more
Great beer, a raw vegan dinner and the saddest celebration of the year
It’s been a funny old week this week. Lots have happened – like the passing of music legend Prince, Donald Trump winning the NYC primaries, the Queen and Sir David … Read more