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
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!
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
New Zealand to a tea – Zealong Tea Estate, Waikato
Is there anything better than a good cuppa? From the humble cup of rosie to the elegant authority of a pot of perfectly steeped oolong, there’s something about tea. But … 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
The biggest travel mistake I’ve ever made
Even experienced travellers can make this mistake, and if you do exactly what I did, it can be an expensive lesson to learn. I’m sharing my story in the hope … 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
View from the top – Redwoods Treewalk, New Zealand
New Zealand’s Redwoods Treewalk in Rotorua – over 550m of connected bridges and platforms – takes you up to 20m into the branches of the world’s tallest trees. Being able … 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
Rotorua’s magic mud – exploring one of the top 10 spas in the world
Rotorua, at the bubbling heart of New Zealand’s biggest geothermal region, is home to Polynesian Spa – one of the top 10 spas in the world. Its sumptuous treatments, relaxing … Read more