I always dreamed of travelling the South Pacific and last year Enrico and I got that chance, travelling to 3 countries over 2 months. We visited 6 islands in French Polynesia, and if I had to choose a favourite, I think it would be Rangiroa. It’s such a magical place. Not only is there…
During my two and a half years of living in Sydney, I’ve eaten a lot of avocado. It is a staple of the Australian diet, and ‘smashed avo on toast’ could lay claim to the national dish. You’ll find it on almost every Australian cafe menu, with an imaginative assortment of accompaniments and variations. So…
For as long as I can remember I’ve been obsessed with the South Pacific. It’s not just the white sand beaches and turquoise water, but the culture and traditions that always intrigued me. I visited Fiji 10 years ago and loved it, so when Enrico and I were discussing which places we wanted to visit…
Tasmania, or Tassie, as it’s often known, has been on my travel hit list since I arrived in Sydney. Then last year I watched the film ‘Lion’ on a flight to New Zealand (and cried my eyes out!), and knew I had to make it happen. The film is largely set in and…
During my recent trip to beautiful Tasmania, I stayed at the Mantra Collins Hotel in Hobart. I’ve stayed at a few of Peppers Hotels, which are part of the Mantra portfolio, and these had all been lovely, so had high expectations for Mantra Collins. Mantra has two hotels in Hobart, Mantra Collins and…
Without a doubt, one of my best trips of 2017, and favourite places in Australia is Kangaroo Island. It’s not as well known and frequented as other Aussie destinations, and I hadn’t actually heard of it before I moved to Australia, however, after stumbling across a few photos on Instagram, I knew I had to…