Safari with a difference – !Xaus Lodge in the Kalahari Desert, SA
Merely saying the name Kalahari summons all sorts of images; vast expanses of red shimmering sands, multitudes of roaming animals, a wide, star-filled night…
Travel Romance
How to thrive – not just survive – on a long-haul flight
There are lots of ways you can survive a long-haul flight and even more articles telling you how to do it. But these 7…
Adelaide! Party time! Excellent!
Our trip to Adelaide this last week couldn’t have come at a better time. Christina and I really love travelling through Australia. After all, there’s…
Wine & dine
Your verdict of 2019 – the 15 best travel, food and romance stories of the year
From the cruisy coastlines of Cuba to the glamour of the shorelines of Lake Como; from within the walls of ancient cities to distant…
Christmas cheers – 3 Aussie bubblies to raise a glass to
It’s not a celebration without bubbles. So for the biggest celebration in the year, here’s the Australian sparkling wine to fizz up your Christmas…
7 fine wines and rare whisky – the discerning drinker’s Christmas list
There’s something wonderful about having a special bottle to open at Christmas; to savour the flavours of an elegant drink with the people who…
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Pizza, heatwaves and the Aussie long weekend
If there were any doubt that summer was here in Sydney, I think this past week has put everyone’s mind at rest. With scorching…
Beach burgers, crazy dumplings and a sad curry
It’s a funny feeling when the craziness of Christmas and the start of a new year starts to fade into the background. Every year’s…
Adelaide! Party time! Excellent!
Our trip to Adelaide this last week couldn’t have come at a better time. Christina and I really love travelling through Australia. After all, there’s…
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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…
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…