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 […]
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 […]
5 things to LOVE about Franschhoek, Cape Town
Just a short drive from South Africa’s Cape Town, is Franschhoek. This small village is set in the heartland of South Africa’s wine country, in a lush valley surrounded by towering mountains (a little like New Zealand’s Remarkables). I knew we were deep in South Africa’s wine country, but I had no idea we were […]