Stately Stays on Gulangyu Island, China
Gulangyu is a separated by the South China Sea and a couple of centuries from the gleaming Xiamen Island – so visible and so close. Gulangyu, also called Kulangsu in the local Minnan dialect, has many historical mansions, no cars and such a relaxed vibe that you could be in a wealthy 19th century European […]
Kings Bridge Restaurant, Launceston
Convict bricks built this bar and restaurant, but today you can build a drink at a special venue next to Launceston’s stunning Cataract Gorge.
Bridport, Tasmania – Retro Beach Bliss
Bridport is 91 km from Launceston and decades back in time.
The Hobart Autumn Price Drop
March to May in Hobart sees Sydney tourists depart (too cold) and bargain-hunting travellers fly in (with coats).
Wild Weddings Tasmania
Lonely Planet recently listed Launceston, Tasmania and the Tamar Valley nearby, as the #4 best region to visit in the world.
Why Gordon Loves Tasmania
Gordon Ramsay loves the seafood and fish in Tasmania. And Hobart loves visitors on a budget, with a big cookbook collection.
A “Pist” in Auckland
Though not all the new buildings are strictly functional, the redevelopment of nine blocks of the downtown Britomart precinct is astonishing….Britomart has become a hub of cool restaurants, shops, and public art.
Britain’s Hippest Beach Spot – Margate, Kent
Run-down Margate has transformed into Britain’s hippest beach holiday spot in 2024 after Sam Mendes made his recent film, Empire of Light, there. The film has put Margate and Dreamland on the map one more time.
Ten of Sydney’s Best Al Fresco Dining Spots
Sydney boasts a mild to warm climate, so al fresco dining has been embraced, mastered and thankfully can be enjoyed all year round. Here are the top ten places to dine and drink al fresco in Sydney right now.
Richmond – London’s Secret Green Gem
The town of Richmond in the south-west of London is an amazing green space, a true hidden secret, located just 13kms from the heart of London’s Charring Cross station.
Agnes Water: The Queensland Getaway You’ve Possibly Never Heard Of
For the past twenty years the buzz has been that Agnes Water will be the next Noosa. Lucky for us that hasn’t happened (sorry Noosa). Agnes Water and Seventeen Seventy are just a bit too remote and still feel like authentic beach holiday towns: think beach cricket, bushwalks and ice cream.
Take Me To Cradle Mountain
Tasmania’s Cradle Mountain has the kind of vista that appears on billboards and in beer commercials. It’s a glamorous, all natural spot. We travelled to Cradle Mountain from Hobart via Queenstown in a hire car. The road is winding and can be icy so don’t necessarily take the Google Maps estimate of travel time. Accommodation […]