Specialists for the experiential traveler
Like you we are always in search of inspiration for new journeys, love reflecting on those past and wait in anticipation for those still to come. Whilst we wait patiently we’ll continue to showcase our beautiful world through the moments that make the journey worth taking, and the experiences which connect us with the destinations…
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You have travelled the world to experience international gastronomy. You have tasted the cheese & wine from Bordeaux, perhaps you went truffle hunting in Tuscany or took a cooking class in Hanoi. Now it’s time for you to experience what’s on offer in your own backyard… Living in Australia, we are so lucky to have some of the best quality local produce, wine makers,…
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Madison Avenue, long streets and Autumn leaves. An image I’d dreamed of became a reality on my last trip to New York. I’d broken up my stay between Lower East Side, Greenpoint Brooklyn, and Midtown. In Midtown I chose the Lotte Palace. In 1882, six neo-Italian Renaissance townhouses were built around a courtyard and after…
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It is 5am and here I am standing in the middle of the Maasai Mara about to go on my first hot air balloon. The sun is just about to rise and the sky is amazing shades of purple and orange. Our hot air balloon is laying on the ground and slowly expanding, I never…
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Got a few days spare before you fly home from Santiago Chile? Can I suggest a quick stop off in Mendoza, the gateway city to the heart of the Argentinean wine industry. We had 2 nights left on our itinerary and decided to stay at Entre Cielos which sits on 20 acres in the Mendoza…
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In the quirky neighbourhood of Barranco in Lima I stayed in the delightful Hotel B, which is a member of the exclusive Relais & Chateaux. The neighbourhood itself has a strong Bohemian vibe with the coolest bars and restaurants and outstanding galleries. Right across the road from Hotel B is Lucia de la Puente Gallery which…
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Located in Bangkok’s bustling Sukhumvit district lies the Soi 38 area night markets. Here colourful stalls pedal a wealth of Thailand’s culinary delights. Steaming bowls of Tom Yum soup and delicious sizzling Pad Thai noodles are dished out, with a flavour and authenticity that only a local can provide. Its a joy to sit and…
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We came across this little restaurant after following a tip from a local fisherman, filled with smiling locals and a few foreigners, I asked the waiter for what was listed as a traditional Myanmar feast. As you can see my cheeky grin says it all! What a feast it was! Every meal in Myanmar was…
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This tasty morsel was purchased amongst the stalls at Juayua’s famous “Feria Gastronomica” food festival. The Yuca Hervida, served on banana leaves consists of boiled cassava root – a favourite staple in the region, curtido – a delicious mix of pickled cabbage, carrot and onion and the pièce de résistance: a large smattering of chicharon…
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