The secrets to the perfect Cuban mojito
Even in Cuba there are bad mojitos, which is surprising for a couple of reasons. Besides being from Cuba, the mojito’s a pretty simple drink, with only a few ingredients. … Read more
Food & Drink
We love eating and drinking, so don’t be surprised to find most of our stories on this page! From restaurants and cafes to home-cooked meals; from slick bars and underground drinking holes to that perfect martini at the bar of Casa de Romance – we talk about it all!
Easy entertaining – gluten-free macadamia dukkah recipe
For us, it was love at first bite when we discovered dukkah. We were fly to the whole dipping bread on olive oil and salt thing, but this was a different … Read more
7 best travel tips for seeing the real Italy
The key to enjoying Italy is to travel like a local. I’ve learnt so much from marrying into an Italian family and taking on that passion the Italians have for … Read more
Easy Holiday Cocktails – pomegranate fizz
This cocktail’s awesome for the festive season. It’s low effort, high impact, and light and refreshing for a hot Aussie Chrimbo. Alternatively it’s bright and fun enough to distract you … Read more
Barefoot dining Mexican style – Chamico’s, Soliman Bay, Tulum, Mexico
When we’re travelling we love finding that rare place you can tell not many tourists know about. That low-key ambience, the lack of menus, that lived-in feel… and the best … Read more
Where to eat in Mudgee, NSW – Pipeclay Pumphouse Restaurant
There are so many amazing food places in Mudgee, New South Wales, it’s impossible to decide where to eat next. Thankfully the locals are the friendliest people on earth and … Read more
Amaretto Sour Cocktail Recipe
Whether it’s a hot summer’s day or a chilly winter’s evening, this Amaretto Sour cocktail recipe will make you want to join the party, and put your feet up and … Read more
What to do in San Diego: wine and beer tours
Wine tours are a lot of fun. But if we’re talking understatements, the tour I went on with San Diego Beer and Wine Tours recently was the best yet! It … Read more
Where to drink in Sydney: our top 5 Surry Hills bars
It’s not just the quantity of bars that makes Surry Hills Sydney’s premier suburb for a good night out, it’s the quality as well. So how do you decide where … Read more
Fine Dining on Fraser Island
One of the last things I expected to find on the world’s largest sand island was fine dining. How wrong I can be! Turns out it’s not all just camping … Read more