Hawkes Bay by Bike: Three Days of Coastline, Rivers & Vineyards
An unhurried journey through Hawke’s Bay’s estuaries, river valleys, coastline and some of New Zealand’s most celebrated wine country. With over 200 kilometres of interconnected, flat cycle trails, Hawke’s Bay is one of those rare destinations where cycling feels less like exercise and more like indulgence. With the assistance of Takaro Trails, we planned our three-day cycle […]
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 […]