There’s no doubt that these past two years have been a slog. But with Australia set to fully open borders again in a week’s time, let’s hope things are on the path back to normality. For us, the barometer of ‘normal’ has always been based on travel. Disasters like 9/11, global financial crises, planes disappearing … Read more
All too often, the start to the new year is a bit of a slow one; lurching into gear and taking a few weeks to get up to full speed. Not with 2022! It’s been all go pretty much from the start for Christina and me. And while it’s been a bit of a surprise … Read more
We really didn’t think we’d get a chance to travel again before the end of the year, but not only have we managed to fit a trip just before Christmas, it’s also my birthday! So as well as all the lovely gifts Jim and the rest of the family organised for my special day, I … Read more
Silly Season really has really kicked off since December opened its doors. Perhaps more so this year than any other. Definitely making up for lost time after all the lockdowns and travel restrictions. In fact this week we’ve been to more parties and functions, done more socialising and travel than any other time since March … Read more
Just when we all thought things were looking brighter – at least here in Sydney – rumours that this summer will be blighted by La Niña are confirmed. Well, it might be a wet and windy summer, but that won’t stop us having fun. And this Edition is proof positive of that. Trigger warning: if … Read more
It feels like a very long time since we’ve been able to do this, but we’re finally able to do a bit of travelling! In truth, it’s only been four months, but for travel writers and photographers, that’s a lifetime. On November 1st 2021, everyone in NSW with double-shot Covid vaccinations was allowed to travel … Read more
It’s been a while since we’ve been able to put out a Weekly Edition. Lockdown in Sydney and the rest of NSW has meant we haven’t been doing very much. But finally, thanks to the vast majority of people doing the right thing throughout the lockdown as well as almost everyone in the whole state … Read more
Isn’t it amazing how quickly things can change? This current lockdown that Sydney is going through now is a great example of that. As you’ll see in this Edition, we went from having an almost back-to-normal life to not being allowed to leave the house almost overnight. But while we all sit this one out, … Read more
It seems that all too often we’re either too busy or too self-critical to stop for a moment and smell the roses we’ve planted. Just taking that moment to enjoy what you’ve cultivated – no matter what it is – is incredibly important and powerful. This Weekly Edition has provided a lot of those moments … Read more
With so much going on recently – compared to this time last year when nothing was really allowed to happen – we’ve got quite a bit to catch up on in this Edition. Not to mention it’s my birthday today! We’ve got a local brewery rebrand to tell you all about, great burger finds, movie … Read more