L’Ambroisie is a three Michelin starred restaurant in Paris that I’ve wanted to dine at for years. Representing the best of traditional French gastronomy and with the longest run of at the top of the Michelin rating system with three…
Alinea is one of the most iconic restaurants in America and currently the only three Michelin star in Chicago. However, the experience is a world away from the fine dining standard of white tablecloths and formal service. At Alinea, creativity…
Odette Singapore is a French restaurant which opened in 2015 and has since been awarded three Michelin stars and regularly features in the World’s 50 Best Restaurants. Chef Owner Julien Royer named the restaurant after his grandmother, who taught him…
Victoria has some of the best gravel rail trails in the world. A legacy of the infrastructure leftover from the goldrush of the 1850’s. In 2020 I spent most of the lock down exploring the gravel trails of Melbourne and…
Modern jetliners are an engineering marvel, from the double decker Airbus A380 Super Jumbo to the more nimble Boeing 787 Dreamliner. As an aviation enthusiast and someone who enjoys learning about how things are made, I’ve taken three of the…
Melbourne is one of the best cycling cities in the world with an amazing network of bike paths for gravel rides. With any form of overseas or domestic travel out of the question In 2021, I spent the year exploring…
The Broken Banyan is a great self catered accommodation option at Lord Howe Island. When combined with Qantas Frequent Flyer classic awards bookings it can become a very affordable holiday. We were able to use points and an Agoda Homes…
Lord Howe Island is a world heritage listed destination and the best news is it’s part of NSW. While it was closed during the peak coronavirus pandemic it is now open for business. The challenge is not just finding a…
As a rule staying at an IBIS is low on my priority list. When I recently stayed at the Mercure Centro Port Macquarie I discovered one of the best located hotels in Port Macquarie was the IBIS Styles. As a…