New Year’s Eve Fireworks in Canberra

New Year’s Eve Fireworks in Canberra

New Year’s Eve does not always need to be loud, crowded or chaotic to feel special. Sometimes, it works best when it is calm, well-organized and quietly joyful. That is exactly how we spend New Year’s Eve watching the fireworks in Canberra.… Read the rest

Kuta Beach

Kuta Beach

Arriving at Kuta Beach can feel like stepping from one world into another. We have driven from the relative peace and seclusion of Ceking Rice Terraces to arrive in Bali’s bustling streets. Here the chaotic pulse of local traffic is impossible to ignore.… Read the rest

The Grand Picnic

The Grand Picnic

Dubai loves cars and in general, the standard for cars here is very high. So it is completely Dubai to host The Grand Picnic in Safa Park dedicated to all special, classic and vintage cars. But today it’s as much about the glorious winter weather and the promise of a picnic that draws us to Safa Park.… Read the rest

La Dolce Far Niente

Captain at the helm

La dolce far niente, a fabulous Italian saying for just mooching around.  But this is far from wasting time.  This is the art of doing nothing.   In fact, we’re not quite doing nothing.  We’re on Lady Pinto with Candida for a boat trip and day out in Antarctica. … Read the rest