The Indonesian island of Bali is a favourite destination for Australian holiday-makers, and it’s easy to see why. In this article we take a look at how to get the most out of your visit to this beguiling tropical paradise. When to go If possible it is best to avoid the Australian school holidays as this is generally peak time in Bali. We visited in early October and the weather was perfect – warm and humid so the suggestion of a swim in the pool was always welcomed, but cooler at night so that sleeping wasn’t a problem… [Read More]
Learning about the wines of Burgundy
One of the things that many people find intimidating is to be confronted with an extensive wine list and asked to make a selection. As I grew up in Australia, I’ve got a pretty good grasp of how to choose a good Australian wine, I’ve got a pretty solid understanding of … [Read More]
A day trip to Cambridge
The university town of Cambridge is an easy day-trip from London. In this article we take a look at how to get there and how to get the most out of your visit. Why visit Cambridge? This is an incredibly attractive part of the world. Situated on the River Cam, the city is dominated by the University of Cambridge which was founded in 1209. It’s the buildings of the university and its associated colleges, libraries, and chapels that create an otherworldly street-scape that is reminiscent of the Harry Potter movies. … [Read More]
The markets of London
There’s lots of reasons to visit London – the history, the culture, the nightlife, the shopping, and the restaurants. You can easily fill your days with a frenetic program that takes in all of these things, but if you have the opportunity you should also check out some of London’s … [Read More]