Top 5 Gravel Rides From Melbourne
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…
Category Destinations
Review: The Broken Banyan Lord Howe Island
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…
Review: Qantas Economy Class SYD – LDH, Lord Howe Island
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…
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…
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UPDATE: NSW Health has repealed the Public Health Order restricting travel to COVID-19 free Lord Howe Island.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…