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!
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 expect in Hobbiton, New Zealand. Sign up to our free newsletter here for more travel inspiration. You also get your own copy of our travel … Read more
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, here are 7 things to expect from this beautiful part of the country. Sign up to our free newsletter here for more travel inspiration. You … Read more
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 pint, a wine or a whisky is essential. Here are 7 Auckland bars you shouldn’t miss. It’s been a while since we were last in … Read more
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 transports you there in an instant. One of the seven wonders of the natural world, the Great Barrier Reef of the north Queensland coast is … Read more
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 we think will happen next. From the moment Covid-19 made its appearance, travel has become less about what we want to do and more about … Read more
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 with, when to go and what to expect. As the peaceful waters of the Fraser Coast erupt for the first time into white foam and … Read more
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 with plenty happening all the time. Here’s our Essential Guide to Orange, NSW. With incredible fresh produce and the fact that it’s the only wine … Read more
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 night in Tamworth is a usually lively affair. But on a particular Friday in 1888, the town’s streets were full of a different kind of … Read more
On the eastern bank of Bangkok’s mighty Chao Phraya River, the Riva Surya Hotel is a beautiful residence offering understated luxury and spectacular river views in the oldest part of the city. This is where to stay in Bangkok Old Town. Brown and boiling, the muddy rolling turmoil of the Chao Phraya River cuts Bangkok’s … Read more
We’ve put together the most clicked and viewed stories that we’ve published this year in a best-of list. From travel to DIY, restaurants to recipes and a very special top-spot piece, it’s a fascinating focus on 2020’s trajectory. This year has certainly been a landmark of our times. And the top 20 most popular stories … Read more