Botanic Britain, wine from the West and South Africa here we come
As the departures gate makes its last call on September, we ready ourselves for an October so full of travel it’s kind of crazy. In a good way! With travel … Read more
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Charred oak in a glass, NSW on a plate and an anniversary dinner
It’s been a week of wining and fine dining for us, and for good reason: we’re celebrating the anniversary of when we met! It’s been a long time since that … Read more
A new brain at Grain, Handpicked get arty and dinner with pals
At long last, it looks like spring’s coming to Sydney. Temperatures are going up as is the humidity. Ordinarily, I hate humid weather, but the dry air over Sydney’s winter … Read more
Maitland’s little secret and an excuse for a shopping spree
There’s nothing quite like hopping in the car and hitting the open road. This week, Christina and I went country, visiting a new part of regional New South Wales. We … Read more
Birthday goodies, yum cha excellence and a masterclass on future wine trends
Don’t you love weeks that end up being full of great food, excellent people and fascinating stories? That’s how this week’s panned out. From a 16th birthday party full of … Read more
A VIP whiskey launch, a harbourside dinner and a journey through coffee
We’re finally back in Sydney and the jet lag has almost gone. But already the travel bug is nibbling at our chilly toes and nudging us to think once more … Read more
And one more thing… some UK extras
The past nine weeks we’ve been in the UK and Europe have been pretty busy. There have been plenty of things we’ve wanted to share with you but just haven’t … Read more
Town and country – our last UK days
It’s always hard to say goodbye to England. Knowing that we won’t be seeing friends and family again for a little while is never a pleasant thought. These are our … Read more
Festivals, flower gardens and Medieval Suffolk
With our last few days in European summer looming, Christina and I are getting as much outdoor time in as possible before we return to chilly Sydney. In this Weekly … Read more
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