Travel, life, loves and laughs.
The Four Winds Vineyard is an easy drive from Canberra and yet a world away. We are in the area for a mid-week getaway, however, the proximity to the capital makes this a great day trip destination for a weekend family lunch or date with a difference.… Read the rest
After a chilled morning and a snorkel tour this afternoon, we are looking for something with a good menu as well as that special cuteness factor for an intimate evening meal. It is finally Ela Taverna that wins out.… Read the rest
In the middle of charming Melnik is the Kordopulov House. We visit here on a bright, sunny spring morning after a bracing walk to the Holy Place. The town is quiet, it’s the very beginning of the season anyway but Covid has hit tourism hard and we receive an especially warm welcome as the first tourists to return since the beginning of the pandemic.… Read the rest
Melnik is known for its wine and Bulgarians love their meat. So Mexaha Melnik seems the perfect combination. A Mexaha is a local, traditional Bulgarian bistro or restaurant. You can find them in cities and scattered throughout the countryside.… Read the rest
Plovdiv is charming from the get go and given the range of things to see here, it is no wonder it was Europe’s Capital of Culture 2019. On our list of ‘must see’ items are 5 things that no trip to Plovdiv is complete without.… Read the rest
We eat every day. Meals are usually memorable due to the company or the occasion. Some for the location or the view. Few meals are remembered for the meal itself. Our meal at the Boat House, however, is memorable for just that.… Read the rest
We had about 70 people at our wedding. I’m not sure how you muster that many people for a birthday party, but somehow our lovely diva Dina has.
Melissa (co-organizer), Hamish (Melissa’s hubby) & I are the first to arrive.… Read the rest
Heading to Troyes after our beautiful stay in Auxerre, but at the same time having been overwhelmed by all the old towns and historic sights, we spot an Outlet Centre on the way into town. Stopping for a quick rest and a stretch of the legs our mornings’ shopping quickly turns into the best part of the day.… Read the rest
Troyes’ Marché des Halles is a historic local produce market located in the heart of Troyes old town, a picturesque city in the Champagne region of northeastern France. The markets are well known for their vibrant atmosphere and role as a central hub for local commerce.… Read the rest
We arrive in Dijon and it’s already dark. Of my top 5 things to do in Dijon, the Christmas markets are high on the list and we head out to discover the old town’s Christmas charm.
Having arrived here from Beaune today, we’re still in the heart of France’s Burgundy region.… Read the rest