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
Our local guide to Rio de Janeiro, Brazil’s sexy seaside city, covers the things that locals love to do, from sipping sucos to samba dancing. In this post we’ll share some of our favourite things to do in Rio. Our Local Guide to Rio de Janeiro Start with a suco The energy of Rio’s locals is … Read more
When we lived in Sydney, Melbourne was one of our favourite frequent getaways for a weekend of eating, drinking and shopping. Here are our quick tips for a Weekend in Melbourne. Get a taste of its mouthwatering food scene here. Weekend in Melbourne Itinerary – How to Spend 2 Days in Victoria’s Capital Check in Stay … Read more