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
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!
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
How much do you love your wife? The Great Dunmow Flitch Trials
Steeped in its own rich history, the UK is full of fascinating traditions and laws that make it such a great place to explore. But the little town of Dunmow … Read more
Where to stay in the Hunter Region – the Bronte Boutique Hotel
Morpeth, NSW – 30 minutes from the Hunter Valley wineries – is a little country village with a big-town history. Opposite the first ever Arnott’s bakery, the Bronte Boutique Hotel … Read more
12 Belgian beer bars in Bruges
In spite of its size and relative obscurity on the tourism world stage, Bruges in Belgium is packed with bars, pubs and breweries. It’s because Belgians are mad about beer. … Read more