Country uncovered – Morpeth, NSW
Just 30 minutes from the Hunter Valley’s wine country and the same from Newcastle, is the little town of Morpeth, NSW. Once the epicentre of colonial life and the genesis … 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!
Wandering the Windy City – Chicago in 4 days
I’ve been Jonesing to get back to Chicago since 2013 – when we were there last. It feels like a lifetime ago. Finally, we’ve managed to organise ourselves enough to … Read more
Beer, BLTs and burnt ends – that’s Kansas City’s MO
As we watch LA disappear into the distance from our plane windows, the thrill of visiting a new US city makes us a little less sad to be leaving. We’re … Read more
Where to eat in Maitland – 7 top spots
Already packed with some of the country’s best wineries, the Hunter Valley has a lion’s share of great produce. But of all places, Maitland in the Lower Hunter takes things … Read more
All the way to LA
And we’re off again! This really has been a crazy month for us in terms of travel – not that we’re complaining. But with our very recent trip to South … Read more
In and out of Africa
Few words can express how excited we were to be travelling to South Africa. It’s been a place that’s sat on our travel bucket list for such a long time, … Read more
7 romantic city breaks around Australia
Getting away from it all and treating the two of you to a quick holiday – even a cheeky staycation – can really recharge the romance. Here are our top … Read more
Where to eat in Bruges – a local guide
Like many cities, some of the very best places to eat in Bruges are secrets only known to those who live here. Thanks to our friend on the ground and … Read more
Coquun – the heritage of the Hunter
Along the banks of the Hunter River in Maitland, NSW is a restaurant with a new style but an old name. Coquun (“kokwun”) – the local Aboriginal name for the … Read more
Sanctuary Mountain – a cage for the outside world
Standing like an island in the green sea of the Waikato wilderness, Sanctuary Mountain is the ultimate nature reserve for native New Zealand flora and fauna. Hiking the trails throughout … Read more