A taste of the North – Cheshire and the Lake District
It always surprises me how little of the UK I’ve seen. I know it’s often the way of things – you explore your own back yard least and last. The … Read more
Lifestyle
In Bruges – beer, waffles, architecture and cheese… but no assassins
One of the great pleasures of living so close to Europe is being able to visit other countries so easily. Australia is a wonderful place to live, but it takes … Read more
Berry-picking, walks to the pub and a day fishing
We’re six weeks into our UK and Europe trip, so we’ve decided it’s time to keep things fairly close to home. When we’re travelling for longer periods of time, Christina … Read more
Our guide to Buckingham, Blenheim, Banbury and St Albans
The UK has so much more to offer than just London, even though the capital is such a natural draw card for visitors. We love making the most of our … Read more
London calling
While we love spending time in the countryside here in England, we also love being in the city. This week I headed into London and found myself in a mini … Read more
A bar hop down memory lane and dog-sitting capers
At last, the British summer has arrived. And it looks like it’s making up for lost time. A gift from the Sahara has sent Europe into a big mad heatwave. … Read more
Country walks, great food and two lovely dogs
It’s almost worrying how easily we’ve settled back in here in the UK. We were here less a year ago, which makes it easier, but I don’t think that’s got … Read more
A special dinner, a special lunch and London the long way
This will be our last Weekly Edition from Sydney for a little while – we’re swapping the southern hemisphere winter for the European summer! We’ve only just got back from … Read more
Working from home – living the dream or creating a nightmare?
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 … Read more
Hobbits, breweries, caving and tea
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 … Read more