Special Places To Stay In The British Isles For a cluster of relatively small islands, Great Britain and Ireland offer a lot to discover. The perfect size for a driving holiday – whether a long weekend in just one area or a few weeks taking in as much as possible – they also have some […]
Best Breakfasts in Scotland My favourite meal in Scotland is undoubtedly breakfast. Although I’ve had some fine lunches and dinners in my ancestral homeland, what always stands out for me is the quality (and often quantity) of Scottish breakfasts. Discover More Of The Best Eats in Scotland, Wales & England Perhaps because of the cold […]
Best Country Pubs in NSW Pubs are a great part of Australian culture, egalitarian spaces where tradies and CEOs drink side-by-side and everyone feels at home. And this is especially true outside the cities in the best country pubs in NSW. Join my truffle hunting food & wine weekend staying at Matt Moran’s Rockley Pub! […]
Best Hotels in Italy You’ve probably guessed by now that I love Italy – its food, wine, people, scenery and history. I also love its beautiful, distinctive hotels, which are some of the best in Europe at creating a sense of place. Join me on an Italian Food & Wine Adventure Staying At Some Of […]
Favourite French Hotels I don’t know about you, but I travel for diversity, to see ‘the other’. I live in a beautiful city – multicultural, on a magnificent harbour, full of great art, culture and architecture, with some of the world’s best eats. Join me on a Food & Wine Adventure soon! So why travel […]
Best Scenery & Food in Switzerland Switzerland is a country on everyone’s bucket list. Yet it’s hard to explore without insider knowledge. I’ve seen it as few outsiders can, through the eyes of my Swiss husband and his family and friends. Join me on a food & wine tour including some of the best scenery […]
Where To Stay On Your Swiss Food Tour Switzerland is to the hotel industry what France is to restaurants, so it’s not surprising that some of my favourite hotels are in Switzerland. Join me on a Swiss Food & Wine Tour staying in some of these historic hotels! Rustic or palatial, beds are comfortable, service […]
For me, one of the most exciting things about travel is stepping outside my comfort zone and exploring ‘the other’. On holidays we spend our days hearing (and sometimes speaking) different languages, eating different foods, and observing different cultural practices – but then usually retreat to a somewhat standard hotel room and bed to sleep. […]
I recently spent a wonderful weekend with friends in the Flinders Ranges at a self-contained lodge on a working sheep station. We did some sightseeing, cooked, drank some great wines, talked, relaxed, listened to music and enjoyed each other’s company. While holidays in hotels and resorts have their place, it made me think about how […]
Part of the joy of travelling is the chance to stay somewhere different – from beautiful provincial villas through funky boutique hotels to charming B&Bs. Then there are the Grand Hotels – properties with such a sense of history, and service so polished, that they are destinations in themselves. I love the grandeur, the marble, […]
