Things to do in the Hunter Valley

Someone wise once said “life is too short to drink bad wine” and to that I say hear hear! I had my first taste of wine when I was about 16 and since then I’ve been hooked. Not in a bad way of course, but in a way that means I now appreciate wine and…

Lord Howe Island Top 5

Australia in and of itself is a stunning country full of life and diverse culture. Without being biased (OK maybe I am a little biased) Australia is pure paradise. However, for me there is one place that stands out as the ultimate paradise, and that is Lord Howe Island. I’ve only been there once before but…

Escape to the Snowy Mountains this Winter

Oh the weather outside is frightful, but the fire is so delightful, and since we’ve got no place to go, let it snow, let it snow, let it snow. Alas, the aforementioned Sammy Cash lyrics do not describe most parts of Australia. Sydney winters are never like that, and I for one would adore a frightful…

Sydney Gems You Should Know About

Sydney, Australia. The city of blonde shaggy haired beach babes with taut, tanned bods. The city where sparkling tanzanite waters lap gleefully under the strong sturdy mothership of the Sydney Harbour Bridge. The city with plenty of unique restaurants, rockin’ bars, stunning beaches and cultural charm. There are some places you know that you just have to visit when…

Globe Cafe, Coogee

Generally I am not one for favouritism because I believe everyone (or cafe in this instance) deserves an equal chance. However, I have to say that for once, with every bit of favouritism, that the Globe cafe in Coogee is one of, if not the best cafes there. Globe perfectly mixes amazing food, great service,…

Walking across the Sydney Harbour Bridge

The Sydney Harbour Bridge is one of Australia’s most well-known gems, a historical beauty which brings people flocking from all around the world to see and experience. Yet what true-blue Aussies don’t realise is, the Harbour Bridge is not just for tourists. Oh, no, no, no. We (and people around the world) often take for…