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
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!
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
5 top whisky bars in Glasgow, Scotland
Drinking scotch in Scotland is like sipping Champagne in Reims, eating sushi in Tokyo or bungee jumping in Vanuatu. There’s something special about experiencing things at their source. Here are … Read more
A bar hop down memory lane and dog-sitting capers
At last, the British summer has arrived. And it looks like it’s making up for lost time. A gift from the Sahara has sent Europe into a big mad heatwave. … Read more
Decadence with a difference – Henley Hotel, New Zealand
As far from the Old World as you can get, the Henley Hotel in Cambridge, New Zealand mixes the charm and luxury of an English country manor with the spritely … Read more
New Zealand caving – Waitomo glowworms and Blackwater Rafting
Hiding deep under the rolling hills of the North Island’s Waikato region are caverns, cave systems filled with the light of a million glowworms and the roar of subterranean rivers. … Read more
Hobbits, breweries, caving and tea
Travelling through the North Island of New Zealand is a much-underrated experience. Places like the beautiful Waikato and Bay of Plenty regions in the North Island offer so much. From … Read more
What to do when it’s Pie Time in the Southern Highlands
An Aussie pie is a glorious thing. And the epicentre of this national dish – the pattypan of pie greatness if you will – is the Southern Highlands of New … Read more
Postcards from Lake Lugano and 5 things to do there
Sandwiched between Lake Como and Lake Maggiore, Lake Lugano is at risk of being overshadowed by such surrounding beauty. But Lugano more than stands up for itself. And as it … Read more
10 towns not to miss in Puglia, Italy
Rich, diverse and utterly beautiful, the towns and villages in Puglia, Italy makes you want to stay in the region forever. To help you choose where to go and what … Read more