For our final day of exploration within the Indigo Shire of north-east Victoria - we set our alarms to rise with the birds...scrap that...before the birds!!     Day 3   Yes, we were determined to catch the highly sought-after sunrise over Lake Sambell, despite the chilly temperatures and our initial wariness (I may or may not have stayed in my pajamas. Ha!); the beautiful scenes of the sunlight emerging from behind the clouds, as we watched on in serene silence, was the perfect wake up!   Post sunrise, and ravenous thanks to our early 5am start, we headed to... [ READ MORE ]

After a jam packed Day 1 of our #exploreindigo adventure - we awoke to the sun rising over the vines at Cofield Wines and strong coffee and breakfast hampers delivered straight to our (tent) door. A fine and sunny start to Day 2 of our High Country wanders.       Day 2   Back on the road - our first stop was a wander around the historic town of Chiltern. Originally a mining village, the streets of Chiltern have stood still in time, preserved and remaining relatively 'untouched', so much so that you could be forgiven for thinking that... [ READ MORE ]

  It's not everyday that you get the opportunity to pack your bags and head on a 3-day escape out of Melbourne - so it's best to strike while the iron's hot (or the offer presents itself!).   This is exactly what my good friend and travel journalist Rachel Bale and myself did recently, swapping the hustle of the city for the sunshine and slower pace of north eastern Victoria, commonly referred to as the 'High Country'... eating and drinking our way around the region, on behalf of Indigo Shire Council. Not a bad gig hey?     I must... [ READ MORE ]

There’s no place quite like Copenhagen, that is to say no city quite so grounding. Compared to London where I live today, the Danish capital couldn’t be more disparate. Heralded time and time again as the happiest nation on earth, its ethos, its essence, its calm-inducing culture sets it worlds apart from other typical western cities.     If you’re planning a trip to the Danish capital be advised to ditch your usual jam-packed itinerary and give in to life as a local. Seek peace in candlelit coffee shops, take quality over quantity, and embrace the premise that less, is... [ READ MORE ]

I thought I would split our guide to Hobart into two parts 'What to eat?' and 'What to see?' (Part 1 here), BUT let's be honest, even when I'm not eating... every place visited tends to revolve around food to some degree...and I guess some pretty scenery every now and then for good measure?! I was a little obsessed by the English countryside vibe in Tasmania, especially in the smaller towns just outside of Hobart. I have a feeling that I could easily 'escape to the country' down on the Apple Isle one day. Sorry, I had to throw in... [ READ MORE ]