These posts are about any getaways we do from our main destination, from day trips to weekends away.
Rottnest Island. Ah… Yes, that’s the sound of a deep sigh. This drop-dead gorgeous island with squeaky white sand beaches and sparkling waters off the coast of Perth, the Western Australian capital, is one of our favourite destinations. Here’s our Rottnest Island travel guide with our tips to where to stay, eat and drink and … Read more
Things to do in Battambang in northwest Cambodia include everything from ambling the historic centre, home to over 800 heritage buildings, strolling colourful markets, and grazing on street food, to doing countryside and village tours by tuk tuk, exploring temples without crowds, and riding the exhilarating bamboo train. We’ve spent a lot of time in … Read more
European summer escapes were on my mind at this time every year during the many years we lived in the Middle East. A summer in Europe split between its sophisticated cities and the Mediterranean sand and sunshine was my idea of heaven. Here’s a personal guide to our favourite spots for European summer escapes. The … Read more
Food and wine road trips in Australia are a must if eating and sipping are priorities when you travel. We’d need to write a book to cover them all but these are just some of the most delicious drives you can do that take in welcoming wineries, small artisanal producers, and wonderful cafes and restaurants, … Read more
Underrated cities in Europe include smaller second cities, from Antalya and Antwerp to Vicenza and Zagreb. Second cities are less-visited than over-touristed cities such as Barcelona, Venice, Paris, and Amsterdam, and more welcoming of visitors. Yet they’re still sizeable and sophisticated enough to offer great eating and drinking, history, art and culture. This is our … Read more