The best things in life: the frosted peach velvet of a horse’s nose, the warm soft tummy on kittens, cool linen sheets.. and natural hot springs.
Continue readingAgua Caliente Hot Springs, California, USA (March 2019)
Category: Destinations
Beckford’s Tower & Museum, Bath, England (March 2019)
Bath is wonderful, but there are delights to be found on its edges too. The Beckford Tower offers superb views and a fascinating insight into one of the finest minds of the 18th century.
Continue readingCheap Eats and Fine Wines in the Hunter Valley, NSW, Australia (March 2019)
The Hunter Valley is one of the largest wine producing areas in Australia. Only about 2 hours north of Sydney, NSW, it is justifiably popular both for its rugged scenery and gourmet delights.
Continue readingThe Coast Walk, Royal National Park, NSW, Australia (March 2019)
The Coastal Walk in the Royal National Park is only just south of Sydney, but this wonderfully accessible two day walk is as good as any in Australia.
Continue readingBumbling in the Barossa Valley, South Australia (December 2018)
The beautiful scenery of the Barossa Valley in South Australia offers a plethora of sensory delights with 150 vineyards, fine dining and German inspired cafes.
Continue reading26 Days & 4 Circuits: Riding in Kosciuszko National Park, NSW, Australia
Do you ever have days when you feel everyone is out to get you? Well, in Australia I know they are. A hoard of mosquitoes hovers outside the tent, a huge spider hides in Treacle’s mane, a colourful praying mantis sits on her rump. Antipodean insects won’t take no for an answer!
Continue readingExploring the Eyre Peninsula, South Australia (January 2019)
The Eyre Peninsula has a pleasantly off the beaten track feel with low key fishing villages, unspoilt coastline and diverse fresh seafood. There are many opportunities for underwater adventures.
Continue readingCrossing the Nullarbor, Western and South Australia (January 2019)
The Eyre Highway runs for 2,700 km through two states from Adelaide to Perth, but it is the bit in the middle that is famous: the 1,200 km stretch across the Nullarbor Plain, one of the most isolated roads in Australia. At the end of the day it is just a long drive, with many unexpected delights: just do it!
Continue readingLife’s a Beach: Esperance, Western Australia (January 2019)
Pure white sands and deep blue ocean, two great National Parks and Esperance: feed the inner beachbum in the deep south of Western Australia.
Continue readingA Day in Denmark, Western Australia (January 2019)
Denmark, in central southern Western Australia, is a little town in a great location. Explore on foot, by bicycle or on the water, enjoy wine tasting and superb beaches: there is truly something for everyone.
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