The Best of Burnie, Tasmania
I expected my trip to Burnie, Tasmania, to be a bleak reliving of childhood, but instead turned out to be comfortable and enjoyable thanks to the addition of the Ikon Hotel and some other treasures I found while staying there.
lyf Collingwood: Budget Serviced Apartments That Are Fit For A Goddess
lyf Collingwood – pronounced “Life” and short for “Live Your Freedom” delivers everything a goddess needs: a clean, quiet, warm, uncluttered room with a comfortable bed and a good shower all at budget friendly prices.
A Tento in Surry Hills, Sydney
We both had the Yakibuta Tantan Udon and ‘Magaki’ Pacific Oysters. The Udon’s tonkotsu (pork) stock was rich and delicious and the pork slices were thick, soft and slightly seared.
Holiday Goddess: Libra Recipe – Poire Belle Helene
Venus rules sugar and sweetness. Librans love dessert, afternoon tea and patisseries. While presentation and prettiness matters to them.
Holiday Goddess: Virgo Recipe – Decorative Focaccia
For Virgo I suggest a bread recipe and focaccia is one of the easier breads to master. This time I’ve decorated it – something Virgoans will enjoy with their craft skills and attention to detail.
Holiday Goddess Leo Recipe: Lemon Sorbet Served Trattoria Style
Italy is a Leo country: a place where style, big gestures and exaggeration is rife. So is pride and history. So, it makes sense to choose an Italian recipe for Leo.
The Psychological and Physical Benefits of Yoga
Yoga offers a way to improve wellbeing, build resilience to stress, and can boost immunity! So, where do you start? And how can you make it work for you?
Honda Sake Bar / Mino Sake Shop: For Sake Aficionados and Newbies Alike
If you love sake or want to learn about it, it’s time to head to Honda Sake Bar / Mino Sake shop in St Leonards – the restaurant/bar and adjoining bottle shop are run by Honda-san and Yuko-san, who also manage the importing of the sake products they stock.
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.
An Izakaya In Darlinghurst: Nomidokoro Indigo
The popular Darlinghurst restaurant, Nomidokoro Indigo name translates to “indigo drinking place”. Here friendly staff serve traditional Japanese izakaya (bar) food, sake and a favourite, Orion The Dark Okinawan beer on tap.
Melbourne – Best Outdoors Winter Dining: The Builders Arms
The Builders Arms Hotel offers delicious and original food, plenty of space and a beautifully restored, historic pub.
Royal Approval – Flower Essences
Flower essences became famous for their healing powers, thanks to the 1980 Royal Warrants for Bach Flower Remedies (The Queen, HM the Queen Mother and HRH the Princes of Wales).