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”
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Travel well: top 5 essentials I forget to pack
The art of travelling well can be the difference between a great holiday and a disastrous one. And what you pack in your luggage is often one of the most stressful – and important – elements of travelling, particularly if you want to do it well. Whether you’re aiming to keep your luggage weight downContinue reading “Travel well: top 5 essentials I forget to pack”
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”
Ode to 2023
2023, before you fade into the background of my life, taking up your new position as a calendar of memories, I can’t help but see the many faces of your last 365 days. The heartbreak of losing loved ones, some to the heavens and others to the consequences of their choices. The sorrow cut soContinue reading “Ode to 2023”
Travel well: A Camino tale
The Way of St James is a Christian pilgrim’s walk, dating back to the 9th century after the discovery of the relics of St James the apostle. Since the turn of this century, hundreds of thousands of people walk “The Way” every year. Its routes are paved with spiritual pilgrims, hikers, cyclists and curious tourists.Continue reading “Travel well: A Camino tale”
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”
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