Mr Romance 
The Morrison Bar and Oyster House is one of those places you feel like is your own little secret that you don’t want to share, which is stupid; I don’t think I’ve ever been in here when it hasn’t been packed! Sitting stoutly in the heart of Sydney’s CBD, the Morrison* has a come-one-come-all reputation. … Read more
It’s good to be back in good ol’ Sydney town. We had the most amazing time in the Kimberley, WA – and just so you know, you should probably expect to hear more about our trip on the National Geographic Orion over the next few weeks – but like all travel, getting home is a … Read more
Whisky is a very polarising tipple. People either hate it or love it. I used to be the former but with a bit of ‘practice’, I’ve become a big fan. The thing to remember is there are hundreds of types of whisky available, so it’s just a case of finding the one that’s right for … Read more
We’ve always wanted to explore the wild northwest of Australia. There’s a magic to this part of the world that’s so enticing. The Kimberley Region at the top of WA is so full of natural beauty it’s just breath-taking. Here are our top 10 reasons why you should visit the Kimberley. We’ve always known there … Read more
It’s been a remarkable week for us. Our journey up the northwest coast of the Australian wilderness continues from Nares Point and Crocodile Creek north on our way up to Darwin. Our first sunset aboard our exploration ship The National Geographic Orion is pretty special. We’re really looking forward to settling in here and then investigating … Read more
I always thought there’s nothing better than an afternoon cocktail. Then Enrique, the mixologist who runs the bar aboard The National Geographic Orion made us his signature cocktail. An afternoon cocktail on an expedition ship sailing around the tropics – now that’s a lot better, isn’t it? Whoever said exploration had to be tough? While … Read more
You know how they say sometimes you’ve got to take the rough with the smooth? Well this is a particularly smooth bit we’re having at the moment. As you might remember, we’re away in northwestern Australia at the moment. We’re visiting a remote area of WA called the Kimberley, which is pretty much the most … Read more
Broome in northwest Western Australia is one of the most remote towns in the country, so you’d think finding a good beer here is very difficult. But thanks to an early 20th Century Japanese pearler by the name of Mr Matsomoto, Matso’s Brewery here in Broome gives something to raise a glass to. Broome has … Read more
A weekend away from the fast pace business end of Sydney’s CBD doesn’t have to mean a long drive out to the country. We’ve discovered the perfect spot right on our doorstep in Double Bay – one of Sydney’s more affluent yet relaxed waterside suburbs. When you think of a holiday in Sydney, thoughts usually … Read more
We’re now officially in the 2nd half of the year! How about that. Soon we’ll be seeing Christmas decorations in the shops no doubt. In the meantime, we’ve been having the best week. Visits from good friends, feasts in new restaurants and then best of all, we head off on a dream trip. Hope your week … Read more