It’s been an exciting last few days for us, with Christina advancing along her pathway to Jiu Jitsu mastery, us meeting the Thai Ambassador over lunch at her residence, going to the Women’s World Cup games and a round of golf for everyone! We hope you enjoy this Edition Jim & Christina x We’re up … Read more
Is it me or does July always have a funny feel to it. It’s like the slow bit at the top of the hill before the rollercoaster plunges full speed into a big dip. That’s not to say the rest of the year’s a big dip–quite the contrary. More that this calm-before-the-storm always seems to … Read more
It’s fair to say that there are lots of wonderful perks to running a travel site. We get to see and do some amazing things all in the name of ‘work’. But when we were asked to be ambassadors for South Coast Experiences—an excellent company that curates some of the best things to do on … Read more
As we edge towards the mid-way point of 2023 and winter here in Sydney settles into its stride, we get to see a different side to a city that’s so incumbent with sun and hot weather. Winter here has always fascinated me. I’m one of those expats that is always surprised when it’s cold in … Read more
Just like buses, when travel opportunities come, they all seem to turn up at once. This past fortnight has been amazing, putting us across five states across Australia. From the sleeping on the Great Barrier Reef at Reefworld we join one of the world’s great rail journeys—the Ghan—in Darwin travelling all the way down to … Read more
There’s nothing quite like starting a month off with a bang—especially with young 2023 dragging its heels. But March has really hit the ground at a pace and is making up for some time lost. Even just two weeks in, we’ve hit a few great places in Sydney to eat and drink, celebrated Sydney WorldPride … Read more
Beyond the bare basics of suncream and aftershave, there’s a wealth of incredible skincare for men products on the market. Here are three brands that I think are great for different reasons and that should be, if not on your bathroom shelf, then definitely on your radar. Anyone who thinks men’s cosmetics is just a … Read more
As the year comes to a close, we look back on the most popular stories we’ve shared with you over the last 12 months. Here are our most-read articles of 2022. Every December, Christina and I go through the stats and look at which stories we’ve published that year resonated with you the most. I … Read more
After more than two and a half years of no international travel—we arrived home from overseas only days before Australia closed its borders in March 2020—we’ve finally left the country. Almost two months later, we’re back in Sydney. Here’s a quick rundown of where we went and what we did. This trip was ostensibly a … Read more
It’s hard to believe it’ll be two and a half years since Christina and I travelled internationally, but at long last we’re heading yonder into the big blue at the end of the month. And even though I managed a quick trip back to the UK for my dad’s birthday in May, it was a … Read more