7 top packing hacks
When your whole world is only the size of your suitcase, everything you pack has to make a difference. Sometimes, the things you pack…
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Our empty esky – how to support Australian bushfire communities
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…
Travelling Row 1 – our review of United Polaris Lounge
Being able to relax in the calm of an airport lounge before your long-haul flight makes all the difference. But when you’re in the…
Hospital, road trips and a Mornington wedding
To say it’s been an eventful week is putting it lightly. With a fun trip to Emergency with a suspected broken ankle, an actually…
Kansas City – BBQ capital of the world
From the capital of jazz to home of the Chiefs to having the highest waterslide in the world, Kansas City is famous for many…
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…
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…
Why visit South Africa?
South Africa’s culture and history make for an extraordinary travel destination. From the desert heartland of the Kalahari to the bustle and beat of…
Stay in the Loop – Kimpton Hotel Monaco Chicago
Standing guard over the historic Chicago River, the Kimpton Hotel Monaco is as storied as it is stylish, and its location puts all the…