Some places leave marks on your heart, pretty as a picture, straight out a fairytale. These are the places you hope to revisit and if you’re really lucky, revisit yet again. Much of Germany was […]
Some places leave marks on your heart, pretty as a picture, straight out a fairytale. These are the places you hope to revisit and if you’re really lucky, revisit yet again. Much of Germany was […]
We’d be remiss to be in Bourgogne and not stop at its capital, the exceedingly elegant Dijon. With Paris alternatively focused, Dijon offers a city experience without the Olympic crowds. We’re fortunate to stay on […]
Ah the lovely Beaune. Set in the heart of Bourgogne, it never fails to delight. Beaune’s ancient centre bustles with restaurants and shops but its true soul lies in winemaking. It’s also famed for its […]
Himself is determined to push further north, I was hoping for a more sedate pace . I feel I’m yet to find my groove this year. All those times I dragged myself onto a plane, practically […]
We’re back doing what we love most, using our Les Plus Beaux Villages book as a guide through France’s wildflower bedecked countryside. I can’t express how grateful I am that I randomly spotted our book […]
In John Denver’s immortal words, our bags are packed, we’re ready to go… but there’s a very important task to do before we leave…yum cha! For all of its woes, social media is a wonderful […]
We’ve been waiting for a clear day to tackle The Peak and *little dance of joy* here it is! Actual blue sky and visibility for miles. Our morning view offers up this! We have local […]
Now, one of the things I’ve been looking forward to in Hong Kong is yum cha. Back home, with our large Chinese population, Melbourne yum cha is widely available, its quality, excellent. I had fondly […]
It take a while, to orient ourselves, first thing come morning – Himself booked our accommodation months ago and looks at me blankly when I ask him where we are. It’s not until we plug […]
Now normally, today would be the day we drive to Heathrow, homeward bound. But there’s a twist to this year’s trip – a side trip to Hong Kong on the way home. Neither of us […]