Christmas, New Year’s Eve and everything in between

Wow! It’s always amazing how much of a blur Christmas and New Year’s are when you try and look back on it all – and not just because of all the mince pies and brandy.  Anyway, as this is our first post for 2019, we thought we’d catch up on what when over our festive … Read more

New Sydney hotel suites, birthday parties and Christmas dinners

Skye Suites Sydney Weekly Edition

As December settles in, everyone starts going a little crazy. And it’s not something I’ve only just noticed. It happens in the northern hemisphere too. I remember it well when I was growing up in the UK. But perhaps because this month not only represents Christmas to many of us, and on a personal note … Read more

Sydney’s latest Openair cinema and the town’s top Thai

Openair Cinema Pyrmont

With the weather in Sydney turning warmer, the summer options for things to do in town are coming out to play. This week, we’re checking out the latest Openair Cinema to open in Australia. Plus we’re checking out a couple of favourite food spots – just to make sure they’re still hitting the mark. In … Read more

Go kart madness and a Burmese banquet

It’s been a mercifully quiet week for us… well, me. It really feels like the calm before the storm, with our first flight now only 9 days away, but I’m happy to take that. Christina’s week, however, has been a little busier with meetings, events and a family road trip. But there are a couple … Read more

3 super romantic Sydney hotel restaurants

Where to eat in Sydney - romantic hotel restaurants

When you’re looking for a romantic dinner venue, the last place you think of going is to a hotel restaurant. They often lack that something that ‘proper’ restaurants have. Well, here are 3 hotel restaurants in Sydney that break the rule and are the perfect romantic venues for a date night or an anniversary dinner. … Read more

Henkell’s new fizz, Solander dishes up and Morrison Crab Carnival begins

The countdown timer for our mammoth trip in April seems to be speeding up! As of today we have 2 weeks and 2 full days before we fly off on our first leg to LA. And as if to prove to us that we shouldn’t go, Sydney seems to be bringing out its biggest food … Read more

Martinis, backgammon and the Four Seasons feeds the autumn

Things are getting pretty exciting here with us. Over the weekend we firmed up more plans for our trip… which is coming up in exactly 4 weeks! In 31 days from now, we’ll be heading to the airport to begin a mammoth trip around the world. At last count we’ll be on 3 continents and … Read more

A Sydney Airport adventure and Kyoto comes to town

Sydney Airport - worth arriving early for

I must admit, things have been pretty quiet round here since our friends’ dog Indi went back home after their Japanese holiday. If you’ve ever had to pet-sit, you’ll know what I mean. Even now – a week later – we’re still looking round wondering where the dog’s gone. However, it has meant we haven’t … Read more

A new Sydney dinner rec and an Italian festival

I really don’t know where this year’s gone. It feels like about a week ago that January was just over, and now it’s November and we’re staring down the barrel of Christmas. But we looked back at a few of our IG Editions over this last year and we realised that we’ve actually done quite a … Read more

Four Seasons in one day – Sydney’s ultimate staycation location

Where to stay in Sydney - Four Seasons Hotel Sydney - Mode Kitchen and Bar - Grain Bar review

When we look for where to stay in Sydney, we’re always looking for somewhere with a difference. From its rooms and location to the new restaurant and bar, the Four Seasons Sydney has so much to offer new visitors or those of us up for a staycation. When it comes to staycations, you’re always likely … Read more