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Singapore – what a city! I loved this place. It’s a visually arresting city with fantastic food, friendly people and it was so easy to manage. I had really high expectations and Singapore exceeded them – it goes straight onto my “Cities I Want to …
I had been to 48 countries around the world before I managed to put my Australian snobbery about Bali aside and finally get there – Indonesia became number 49. I am so glad I got over myself – we had a blast! I travelled with …
So now you know all about why champagne is such a popular celebration drink, maybe you’re thinking it’s time for a visit to the region where it all began? Most visitors base themselves in Epernay or the almost unpronounceable principle city of the region, Reims …
Only 40km south of Adelaide, the McLaren Vale wine region is a patchwork of vines planted on rolling hills, framed by ocean views. Grape vines were first planted in the area in 1838 and the Seaview and Hardy wineries were operating as early as 1850. …
Beaune is one of those places that just charms your socks off. Gorgeous medieval buildings, cobblestone streets, French accents and every second shop sells wine or food! Especially at night, I felt like I was walking around in one of my favourite movies, Midnight in …
I first laid eyes on Crested Butte in the winter of 2002/03. I had just finished university and was due to start my first job as a baby lawyer in March 2003. A few months of adventure seemed like the right thing to do before …
There are a few wine regions that make up California Wine Country, but Napa and Sonoma are the big ticket areas. The Sonoma and Napa Valleys are about 1.5 hours north of San Francisco and are separated by the Mayacamas Mountains. Napa is the glitzy, …
The need for a little solo adventure was starting to get pretty pressing. I was feeling the need to test out the ankle a bit. Of course, I could do that in Port Fairy or Melbourne, but I was also craving a bit of solitude …
There is a reason Tuscany evokes such vivid imagery and is a dream destination for many people. I bet even as you read the title of this blog, you had a picture in your mind of rolling hills and pointy cyprus pine trees running along …
There are hundreds of walking trails in Italy, from strenuous mountain climbs along Via Ferratas (wire bolted into the side of rocks to hang onto) to easy strolls along the beach for the whole family. Italy has an incredible network of treks, which are generally …