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What better way to learn about wine than actually blending your own? That’s why I am heading to Bimbadgen first thing in the morning to learn all about wine making with winemaker Rauri Donkin. Located high on the hill in the heart of Hunter Valley wine country, Bimbadgen Estate has been producing fine wines for over 40… Continue reading Hunter Valley Pumpkin and Shiraz
I’m tempted to start this off by singing an entire rendition of, “Do you want to build a snowman?” from Disney’s Frozen. But I won’t. Snow. Being a Queenslander, snow holds a magical storybook quality for me, and I think many Australians feel the same. Taking my kids to the snow for the first time… Continue reading The Be a Fun Mum Guide to the Australian Ski Fields
Flying into Las Vegas really opens your eyes to how remote this city actually is. The intense collection of flashing neon signs is sandwiched in the middle of miles and miles of baron desert. But a short drive from the main drag, you’ll find an adrenalin rush that the roulette tables and poker machines will nerve be… Continue reading Hitting the sands of Las Vegas with Sun Buggy
I find it strange that consumers have no qualms paying the listed price for some retail goods and services, but not for others. We pay RRP for our clothes, our food, our dry cleaning and dining out, but somewhere along the way everybody decided watches (like new cars) were open to aggressive negotiation. This haggling… Continue reading Listopedia: Luxury Watch Shopping Destinations
Gabriel, Director of Strategy and Business Development, ANZ and LatAm, shares his top tips for a trip to his home town, Mexico City. Mexico City is full of culture, energy and everything your senses could possibly ask. Here are my must visit spots. Strolling through Zócalo You have to go to Zócalo. You just have to.… Continue reading Expedia Expert: Mexico City
With more than 1250 breweries – four times as many as all the other European Union countries combined, according to the German Beer Institute – it’s no wonder the country’s buzzing bierstube have gained a loyal following of stein-clinking enthusiasts from around the world. And while Munich’s Oktoberfest sees thousands of people descend on the… Continue reading Beyond the beer halls: where Germany’s hip crowd hangs out
Unique Sleeps: Amazing hotels hand picked by Expedia Experts. Waldorf Astoria – The Caledonian, Edinburgh. I love a hotel with history (or an unusual former life) and Edinburgh’s Waldorf Astoria – The Caledonian, ticks all the boxes. Edinburgh is a beautiful and ancient city, whose castle on the hill you can easily spot from most of… Continue reading Unique Sleeps: Waldorf Astoria – The Caledonian, Edinburgh
Winter is coming and we’re not just referring to the dark mornings and early nights. Game of Thrones Season 5 is due to hit our TV screens on April 13 and for those who want to bring the action to life, here’s our Listopedia of Game of Thrones locations around the world. Kings Landing: Kings… Continue reading Listopedia: The Game of Thrones Location Bucket List
I’ve fallen in love with a brand new country – one I never thought would be on my “most recommended” list but it’s made its way right to the top – the Cook Islands. The Cook Islands doesn’t reside there because of its aqua blue waters. It doesn’t even reside there because of the palm… Continue reading Listopedia: The Cook Islands Bucket List