It doesn’t feel like we’ve been back in Sydney all that long (probably because we haven’t!) but it’s time for us to get moving again. We’re heading north again back to Europe. This trip will only be a short 5 or 6 weeks though – nothing like the massive 15 weeks we were here earlier … Read more
Straddling the boundary between the Scottish Highlands and the lowlands, Loch Lomond’s rare beauty and sheer vastness draws many visitors to its shores. But once you’re there, what is there to do? Here’s our guide to what to see, do and eat in Loch Lomond. Loch Lomond is the largest loch in Scotland and also one of … Read more
Visiting a loch while you’re here is surely on everyone’s list when they plan a trip to Scotland. But if you’re not planning on driving, the more remote lochs will be out of reach. Here’s how you can explore Loch Lomond without a car. The bonnie lochs of Scotland, full of mystery and romance (and … Read more
Boating holidays in England are amazing fun and a great way to see the English countryside. The Norfolk Broads in East Anglia is perfect for a relaxing boating holiday, but if you’ve only got a day to spare, here’s where to go and how to do it. “There is nothing – absolutely nothing – half … Read more
Our second week in England has flown by. It’s been pretty much the dream start to the trip; relaxing but busy at the same time. And the weather has been a massive bonus too. The sun has hardly stopped shining, so we’ve been able to explore a lot of the beautiful English countryside we’ve both … Read more
Finding a good steak restaurant in England can be tricky. The UK doesn’t have the best reputation for good food, but the Rare Cow Steakhouse* in Suffolk could be the exception to show that it’s not all just fish and chips and the mysterious “Full English in a Tin”. Wait, what’s that? Full English in … Read more
Remember that scene from Trainspotting? When they go out into the Scottish countryside to that really isolated train station? Well that’s a real place. It’s called Corrour Station, , and it’s a bit of hidden secret – a diamond among the thistles. Our dear friend Jimmy, who heads back home to Bonnie Scotland almost every … Read more
“Just enjoy your lunch, will you?” I couldn’t believe it. The lady on the table behind us clearly needed to have her opinion heard. I was taking a picture of my lunch (a blogger’s curse) at the Tiptree Jam Factory and Tea Rooms in Essex, England at the time. I forced a smile, thanked her … Read more
A good pub these days can be hard to find. It sounds strange, but it’s true. It’s a rare thing when you walk into a drinking establishment and the staff are happy with you being there, the beer on tap is drinkable and you don’t feel like you’re going to be robbed… either by the … Read more
Wivenhoe. Ever heard of it? No, not many people have. That’s because it’s a tiny little town on the east coast of England. It’s not famous. It’s not famous at all. Sadly, this restaurant is no longer open, shutting its doors in late Feb 2017. But perhaps it should be a little better known. It’s … Read more