Hai fatto tredici – why 13 isn’t bad luck in Italy
Ladders, cracks in the pavement and umbrellas indoors – they’re all unlucky and with good reason. But why is 13 the lucky number in Italy? And why do Italians fear … Read more
Travel
We haven’t been everywhere, but we’re working on it! We did the whole back-packing thing a while ago, so now we like to travel a little more comfortably. Read on for travel tips and stories of Europe, America, Asia, Africa and Australia and the South Pacific… so far!
7 amazing ways to see the Blue Mountains
Through the beryl-blue haze of eucalypt forests, the bounding landscape of the Blue Mountains National Park spreads over almost 2,700km². Here’s how to explore this abundance of natural beauty only … Read more
Is it worth going to the Hobbiton Movie Set?
Amidst the green, rolling hills of Waikato is the incredible Hobbiton movie set from Peter Jackson’s film adaptations of The Hobbit and The Lord of the Rings. Here’s what to … Read more
7 Reasons to Visit Daylesford, Victoria
At the edge of Victoria’s Macedon Mountain Ranges, the pretty little alpine town of Daylesford offers concrete-weary city folk, and interstate and international travellers a taste of tranquility. More specifically, … Read more
7 Auckland bars you can’t miss
New Zealand’s most populous city, Auckland has plenty of top watering holes to please the masses. But when you’re visiting the City of Sails, knowing the best places for a … Read more
Drive your own Great Barrier Reef submersible from home
Exploring the incredible underwater world of the Great Barrier Reef usually means long journeys, boat rides and at least your basic PADI scuba licence. But we’ve found a way that … Read more
Will the travel industry bounce back? Our Wine & Wisdom interview with Heidi Dening
Resilience and leadership strategist, orator, writer and expert Heidi Dening interviews us live on her show Wine & Wisdom. We talk travel and the damage Covid-19 has inflicted, and what … Read more
The Humpback Freeway – where to go whale-watching in Queensland, Australia
From huge water spouts to full breach leaps from the ocean, the Queensland coast around Hervey Bay is a humpback playground. The perfect place for whale-watching. Here’s who to sail … Read more
Where to go, where to stay, and what to eat and drink in Orange, NSW
Orange, NSW is a place well-known to foodies and wine aficionados, but one many of us are still discovering. Only four hours from Sydney, Orange is the perfect weekend getaway … Read more
Beyond the Big Guitar – our Essential Guide to Tamworth, NSW
It’s easy to only see Tamworth for its incredible connections to country music, but it’s a town with much more than that. Here’s our Essential Guide to Tamworth, NSW. Friday … Read more