Food, fresh produce and wine is integral to French culture. This way of life is also celebrated on board the Renaissance, a luxury barge cruise in the Loire Valley giving guests a front row seat to the Upper Loire and Burgundy regions of France. With menus that support local regional fare, showcasing Loire Valley cuisine and a…
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A Guide to Wine Tasting in Margaret River
There’s a reason that the Margaret River, the South West peninsula in Western Australia, is world-renowned for its spoils of the grape variety. Whilst the region produces only small batches, its relative isolation, the meeting of two oceans and meticulous winemaking processes result in luxurious, heady wines that stay true to that old adage –…
A Local’s Guide to Unique Places to Eat in Chicago
Like most Chicagoans, I am infinitely proud of the city I called home for so long. I always get incredibly excited when I have the opportunity to share my favourite city in the world with others. Chicago has a plethora to offer visitors including stunning architecture, world-class museums, an endless amount of sporting events, a…
Ubud Travel Guide: Where to Eat, Stay and Play in Bali’s Cultural Hub
Some travellers make their journey to Ubud for its reputation as a cultural hub. Others check-in to one of the ultra luxury resorts or Ubud retreats to downshift from their busy lives, back home. Whatever your hopes for your Ubud holiday, it has a lot to offer and has become a beloved Bali destination for visitors from all walks of life….
The Ultimate Local’s Food Guide to Melbourne
The city of Melbourne has become synonymous with fabulous food. It’s exciting, it’s vibrant and it is home to an immensely diverse range of restaurants that will transport you around the globe, one bite at a time. Gone are the days of uninspiring meals of meat and two veg. From the Insta-famous freakshakes, to the…
48 Hours in LA: Where to Stay, Eat and Explore
Los Angeles is California’s largest and perhaps most famous city. A sprawling hub in the southern part of the state with a population of almost 4 million, it’s a place synonymous with the glitz and the glamour of Hollywood and the movers and shakers of the film industry. With a plethora of neighbourhoods spanning the…
Culinary Tour on a Canal du Midi Barge Cruise, France
After spending one evening on board our Canal du Midi barge, the luxury Savannah, there was one word I was confident of never hearing. That word was hungry. For seven nights and six days, our eyes would feast on the beauty of the Canal du Midi in southern France. Equally, our stomachs and our bodies…
The Ultimate Foodie’s Guide to Singapore
Often hailed the ultimate destination for food connoisseurs and alike, Singapore is a veritable mix of the eastern and western worlds. From the delicious simplicity of some of the local favourites to the more complex infusions of European flavours; there are so many interesting places to eat in Singapore, and a plate for every palate….
5 of the Best Bondi Cafes for Brunch
Weekend brunching is almost a religion for the Bondi set. For some, it’s a chance to throw on their designer best, fashion a top-not and wander to a local hot spot to debrief with friends. For others, it’s a great recovery destination after their morning workout. Either way, one thing we all have in common in the Bondi bubble;…
