While giant kangaroos and mega-koalas still claimed sovereignty over prehistoric Australia, the land’s first humans arrived. Their impact on the Kimberley Region in the wild north-west – echoes through time, making this already mystical place even more magical. When we’re travelling in Australia, we sometimes like to play a game. We look at an area … Read more
Sipping and swirling a glass of rich red wine is the perfect indulgence over winter, and these three bold Aussie reds stave off the chilly doldrums and icy isolation. Here are our tasting notes on wines that will really keep you happy till spring. When I was growing up in the UK, there used to … Read more
I think it’s safe to say we’re all jonesing to get away on a trip asap. I know that Christina and I are feeling the tug of the open road more than usual. This time of year we’re usually hiding from winter’s chilly gaze in Europe, the States or Asia… sometimes all three! Of course, … Read more
Travel is in our blood. Not being able to fly away to our next new favourite place feels so alien to us all. But are things set to change? And if so, how safe is it to fly? We hear from Alan Joyce* – head of Qantas about what air travel now and in the … Read more
We all need a break from city life – even when that city’s as cool as somewhere like Melbourne. Here are some of our favourite easy Melbourne weekend getaways that will give you that sense of escape without you having to travel too far. Victoria is Australia’s smallest mainland state. Because of this, things are … Read more
Way down south in the state of Victoria, Mornington Peninsula wineries are bottling some incredible vintages. But visiting these cellar doors gives you much more of an experience than just a wine-tasting. Here are a few Mornington Peninsula wineries you must visit. Less than an hour’s drive from Melbourne, the Mornington Peninsula feels like you’re … Read more
As Australia brushes bushfire ash from her brow and her burns begin to heal, the restaurants, cafes, shops and hotels in fire-affected communities are open for business again. All they need is you. Here’s our story of our empty esky tour. There are few things more heartbreaking than seeing places of natural beauty turned to … Read more
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 nothing quite like playing tourist in your own backyard. But the terrifying bushfires that have been happening here recently have made put so much of what we love in terrible danger. … Read more
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 and make your New Year go off with a pop! There’s nothing quite like raising a glass of bubbly, the clink of glasses and sparkle of laughter. That pop the cork … Read more
Wedged between NSW’s premier wine region and the coast, Maitland often gets overlooked. But here’s why Maitland is one of the best Sydney weekend escapes out there. Maitland is in a unique and – on one hand – enviable position. Only a couple of hours north of Sydney, it’s easily close enough to get to … Read more