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
The Weekly Edition
TWE – The Weekly Edition kind of a mini magazine in one and is a regular medley write-up of things we’ve seen, done, eaten and drunk recently. It’s a great way to stay in touch with what we’ve been up to – much of which isn’t on social media.
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
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
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