Where to stay, dine, and indulge – your curated guide to Bordeaux’s finest
Being in Bordeaux’s wine regions in the height of summer was spectacular. The intensity of dense, green vines creates a wealth of anticipation for what this year’s harvest will bring. It’s far from the parched, summer fields where the crops have been harvested and all that remains is the chard. These ripening grapes will stay […]
Stopover in Dubai or Oman and arrive in Europe fresh and ready to go
When traveling to Europe, our preferred airline is Emirates. We are a fan of the big beast, the A380. It’s about a 17 hour flight from Auckland to Dubai, with another seven hour flight to most European cities. We love to take a break in Dubai and recharge our batteries. With the longest section of […]
Secrets you need to know before visiting Tuscany
It’s been several months since I was in Italy, and while I meant to write about our wonderful experience in Tuscany, as soon as I was home, I didn’t. Instead, I literally hit the road running. Once I stepped off the plane in New Zealand, it was all go. My husband Tim, was scheduled for […]