Maitland’s little secret and an excuse for a shopping spree
There’s nothing quite like hopping in the car and hitting the open road. This week, Christina and I went country, visiting a new part…
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Maitland or Melbourne? The restaurant that connects the dots
With its heritage features and sophisticated yet relaxed atmosphere, the Rigby wouldn’t look out of place in any one of Melbourne’s cooler suburbs. But…
Where to stay in the Lake District – Denehurst Guest House, Windermere
If you’re susceptible to the natural beauty of the English wilderness, Cumbria’s Lake District in England’s northwest is undoubtedly your Kryptonite. Here’s where to…
What we didn’t expect in Hobbiton, NZ
Amongst the green, rolling hills of Waikato, New Zealand, is the incredible Hobbiton movie set for Peter Jackson’s film adaptations of The Hobbit and…
And one more thing… some UK extras
The past nine weeks we’ve been in the UK and Europe have been pretty busy. There have been plenty of things we’ve wanted to…
Town and country – our last UK days
It’s always hard to say goodbye to England. Knowing that we won’t be seeing friends and family again for a little while is never…
Sweet or savoury: how to eat real Belgian waffles
If you thought waffles should only be sweet or – at a push – have bacon and a bucket of maple syrup on, then…
Festivals, flower gardens and Medieval Suffolk
With our last few days in European summer looming, Christina and I are getting as much outdoor time in as possible before we return…
Where the beer gods smile down – Good George Brewery, New Zealand
In the heart of Hamilton, New Zealand – not far from the mighty Waikato River – is a church. It has stained glass windows,…
A taste of the North – Cheshire and the Lake District
It always surprises me how little of the UK I’ve seen. I know it’s often the way of things – you explore your own…