Are you a fan of under-the-radar destinations? Love places with a budding arts and foodie scene but not so many hipsters? Then we need to have a chat about my trip to Edmonton, the secretly stylish capital of Alberta. This surprising city in Western Canada has a hip mix of craft breweries, heritage signage and … Read more
Whether I’m visiting a new city or looking for new ways to explore one I already know I always try to sniff out a good food tour. What better way is there to learn about the culture, history and landscape of a city than through your belly? One of the best food tours I’ve ever … Read more
As the partner of a Melburnian living in Sydney, the Sydney versus Melbourne question is one that comes up often. In truth it took a while to get my loyal Melburnian to even consider living in Sydney – the city rivalry is real, people. But we chose Sydney in the end for a number of … Read more
I’ve been trying to up my frequent flyer reward game in 2017. I’m lucky that I get to fly a lot and once won a chunk of 250k points so I’ve enjoyed some awesome redemptions. This year, however, I’ve been paying more attention to the many ways you can earn frequent flyer points without having … Read more
Ever felt like you’re really late to a party? Well, Adelaide is that party for me. Until last week, when my husband and I chugged into Adelaide on board The Ghan, I had never been to South Australia. Aside from Tasmania (which I’ll get to soon, I promise) South Australia was the only Aussie state … Read more
With its contemporary arts scene, unique shopping precincts and exceedingly good doughnuts, Brisbane has a lot to offer the stylish traveller. Read on to discover the best things to see, shop and eat in Brisbane, especially if you love street art and sweet treats! See Begin your stylish stay in Brisbane at GOMA, the Queensland … Read more
What better way to build an Australia tour than around what is best for your stomach? I’ve put together some of my favourite dining experiences in Australia for Distant Journeys, which combine great Aussie tucker with incredible settings to make the ultimate foodie bucket list for Australia. Sounds Of Silence – Uluru The Sounds of Silence … Read more
The speciality coffee movement has well and truly gone global and Dubai is no exception. Artisan roasters and speciality coffee labs are popping up all over the city – many under the helm of Aussie/European duo Tom & Serg. With Emirati entrepreneur Ibrahim Al Mallouhi recently opening Espresso Lab to share his passion for coffee too, … Read more
The Radisson on Flagstaff Gardens Melbourne ticks all the boxes when it comes to location; it’s got transport links, views and some of the city’s best food covered. Being one of the first hotels you’ll come across when leaving the freeway from the airport, it’s incredibly well located for those coming in from out-of-town. Sitting opposite … Read more
Melbourne’s Queen Victoria Market is both a historic landmark and foodie hotspot. Open since 1878, it’s one of Melbourne’s last remaining working markets and as such has sections that are heritage listed. I’d been to the Queen Vic Market many times but it wasn’t until I joined the Hunt & Gather Food Tour recommended by my hotel … Read more
