How much do you tip in the USA?
Tipping in the USA can be very confusing. Who gets what? How much is enough? How much is an insult? It’s a minefield – especially if you haven’t grown up … 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!
Friday Drinks – Stone Brewery, San Diego, California
Most of the time I find drinking at breweries a bit like drinking at the cellar door of a winery. Food’s usually expensive, the drink’s not much cheaper and the … Read more
Things to do in Las Vegas – helicopter-landing tour of the Grand Canyon with Maverick Airlines
If seeing the Grand Canyon wasn’t on your bucket list before, get ready to edit. But to be able to get in a helicopter and then not just fly through … Read more
Things to do in Las Vegas – the Neon Museum
Las Vegas can feel quite plastic fantastic at times. It can make you wonder if there’s any true depth to a place grown up from greed, superficiality and showmanship. But … Read more
Where to eat in Las Vegas – miX at the Delano restaurant review
Las Vegas’s restaurant scene is like no other on earth. Everywhere you go a famous chef has opened up shop to showcase their genius. But miX and its owner, celebrated … Read more
Where to stay in Las Vegas – The Delano review
When you’re choosing where to stay in Vegas, you quite literally have the world at your feet. You name it they’ve done it. From Egypt’s pyramids and Venice’s canals to … Read more
The world’s best burger – Pearl’s Liquor Bar, West Hollywood, LA
It can be nigh impossible to find good bars when you’re in a new place. Sometimes sites like Yelp or Urbanspoon just don’t cut it. And wandering the streets merely … Read more
The best way to see Cuba – Cuban Adventures Small-Group Tour
Planning a trip to Cuba can be a tricky, especially when – like us – you’ve found up-to-date research on this enigmatic island nation hard to come by. We decided … Read more
Where to stay in Santa Barbara, CA – Bacara Resort & Spa
Tucked away on the Pacific side of Route 1, the Bacara Resort and Spa – just outside Santa Barbara, California – is a man-made oasis of beauty, luxury and tranquility… … Read more
7 best travel tips for seeing the real Italy
The key to enjoying Italy is to travel like a local. I’ve learnt so much from marrying into an Italian family and taking on that passion the Italians have for … Read more