The best late night Cheeseburger in Sydney

You never know when you might need a recommendation for a good late night burger in Sydney. So drop a pin on The Caterpillar Club in case you find yourself looking for a pre 3am fix any night of the week. Now, I don’t even like cheeseburgers, so it’s important to give you context forContinue reading “The best late night Cheeseburger in Sydney”

Melbourne like I haven’t yet done

When I travel for business, I take a FIFO approach (flit in, flit out), and often rue I don’t allow myself time to explore the city I am in. A recent trip to Melbourne had me typically short on spare time, my schedule denying me the luxury of exploring this great city’s eatable streets packedContinue reading “Melbourne like I haven’t yet done”

Life offline: people watching in Paris

In Amsterdam, offline pop up cafes have emerged where people can sit, think, talk, write without the interruption of the disruptive digital world. Ok, so it’s a novel throw back to the 90s and has potentially condescending undertones of “get off your phone” but based on a recent similar experience in Paris, I’m all forContinue reading “Life offline: people watching in Paris”

Travel well: Lyon, by mouth

Lyon may well be famed as a university city and commercial powerhouse, but for me it’s true claim to fame is as France’s foodie capital. When it comes to gastronomy, Lyon is a city that stands out with its rich culinary heritage. Renowned for its traditional “bouchon” restaurants, where hearty and authentic Lyonnais cuisine isContinue reading “Travel well: Lyon, by mouth”

Travel well: a Barossa tale

The Barossa is one of those bucket list destinations that anyone you speak to who’s been there invariably says “oh, you’ll love it”. I believed them all, but I wasn’t sure why. So my husband and I embarked on a weekend away in late May with few expectations, a sparse itinerary and carry on luggageContinue reading “Travel well: a Barossa tale”