Town and country – our last UK days
It’s always hard to say goodbye to England. Knowing that we won’t be seeing friends and family again for a little while is never…
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Sweet or savoury: how to eat real Belgian waffles
If you thought waffles should only be sweet or – at a push – have bacon and a bucket of maple syrup on, then…
Festivals, flower gardens and Medieval Suffolk
With our last few days in European summer looming, Christina and I are getting as much outdoor time in as possible before we return…
Where the beer gods smile down – Good George Brewery, New Zealand
In the heart of Hamilton, New Zealand – not far from the mighty Waikato River – is a church. It has stained glass windows,…
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…
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…
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…
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…
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…
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…