Review: IBIS Styles Port Macquarie
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…
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Review NSW North Coast XPT Train Coffs Harbour to Sydney
It seemed like a good idea at the time. Road trip to Coffs Harbour from Sydney playing golf en route. Hand the keys to the car to our son so he can continue on and we catch the train home…
Top 3 Australian Train Journeys
I’ve been inspired by the recent visits to Australia by Michael Portillo and Griff Rhys Jones in their programs Great Australian Railway Journeys and Griff’s Great Australian Rail Trip respectively to add trains to my travel plans. With international travel…
UPDATED: Lord Howe Now Open To Visitors
UPDATE: NSW Health has repealed the Public Health Order restricting travel to COVID-19 free Lord Howe Island. QantasLink have scheduled flights from Sydney starting 3 October and fares are around $1,092 return for selected dates until mid-December. 9 MAY 2020:…
Review: The Zin House Mudgee
Mudgee has been a favourite destination for many of our friends over the years. Just a four hour drive from Sydney and it offers great wines, walks and food. One of the best restaurants in the area is the The…
NSW Trains Discovery Pass
While I love travelling at the front of the plane there is nothing more romantic than catching a train. None of the hustle and glamour of first class lounges, bottomless champagne, lip balm and pyjamas. Trains are gritty and let…
Sydney Vs The World
Sometimes you don’t have to go that far to have a great experience. I have decided to find the closest thing to an overseas experience without having to jump onto a plane. Ferry Challenge: Circular Quay to Manly vs San…
Summary – December NYC Highlights & Status Earned
A second trip to New York in a matter of months was a luxury made possible by the Cathay Pacific New Year Deal. Winter in New York was an opportunity to enjoy the holiday spirit in the Big Apple. Little…
Airbnb Vs Hotel: 10 Reasons Why I Prefer Airbnb
Just like hand luggage divides Milton and Drew, so too does choice of accommodation. Drew prefers Airbnb over hotels while Milton has yet to stay in his first Airbnb. Why Drew prefers Airbnb to hotels As an Airbnb Superhost and…