The Ultimate First-timer’s Guide to New York City
New York is one of my favourite places in the whole world. I dreamt about visiting for years and when I finally made it there,…
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European Romance: Essex and home again
So here we are. The final leg of our journey. We’re in Essex with Mum and Dad, and a welcome plate of good ol’ fish…
Naples – A Way of Love
I’m not sure how I first stumbled across Carla Coulson’s photography but I’ve been an avid fan ever since. Carla’s story of moving to…
View from up top – why tour buses are worth doing
We see those red open-top buses going round Sydney city all the time. Every time I see one, I wonder who on earth would…
San Diego Cigar Bar Tour
San Diego – in the whole of the US – has the best tobacco laws. In California, it’s still legal to smoke inside, but only…
European Romance: London
Here we are in sunny London. That’s right, you heard correctly! Sunny! Who’d have guessed it? We check in to our High Street Kensington…
Where to stay in Paris – Hotel Littre
Finding a good hotel in Paris can be a nightmare. There are over 1,500 hotels in the first seven arrindissments of Paris alone. For us,…
European Romance: Paris, France
We’re finally here: the City of Lights – Paris. The ace of hearts! Romance central. It’s our first time driving into Paris together… It’s…
European Romance: the South of France
Our train finally pulls into the station in Nice. It’s been a long journey so far and there’s still a way to go before bedtime….
Sculpture by the Sea Bondi 2013
It’s hard to imagine Sydney’s coastline getting any more spectacular. For 11 months of the year, the coastal walk from Bronte to Bondi is…