10 ‘must try’ Hawaiian desserts
“To travel is to live,” said Hans Christian Anderson. As travellers, many of our lasting memories are tied up with food – not only what we ate, but also where…
Hawaiian Food Tour
“Aloha. Have a seat.” It’s one of our first interactions with a Hawaiian local, and one of the most typical. Aloha means love, kindness, unity and patience...a philosophy of going…
Return to Ipswich
There are lots of attractions that draw us to Ipswich. While many visit the city to enjoy rail or car racing events, our natural inclination is to visit the Top…
Dovetails at The Pumpyard Brewery
Ipswich, the ‘grande dame’ of Queensland, is being reborn, her stately buildings and houses undergoing rejuvenation as the city takes on new life. There are lots of attractions in Ipswich…
The street food of China
A recent trip to China convinced us that there’s plenty of Chinese food to discover besides the tiny slice we know. In this widely varying cuisine, some foods, such as…
The Grounds of Alexandria, Sydney
The Grounds of Alexandria is a place we’ve been eager to visit since it opened in 2012, creator Ramzey Choker transforming the former industrial space in Alexandria, Sydney, into The…
Ipswich
‘Welcome to Ipswich Central.’ There are many reasons to visit Ipswich. Whether you’re sharing a car racing or steam train experience, visiting family and friends or travelling for business, there…
A Taste of Surfers Paradise
Board the train, forget the pain! The G: link offers us a new way of dining – a progressive meal experience that until now has been denied to the Gold…
A Weekend in Ipswich
The ‘grande dame’ of Queensland country towns, Ipswich may not immediately spring to mind as a holiday destination. Yet there’s lots to discover here in our own backyard, a fascinating…
Pacific Dawn Food & Wine Cruise
A 3-day 'Food & Wine' cruise on the Pacific Dawn sounds like the ultimate getaway: a chance to enjoy an indulgent weekend, all laid on with a minimum of…