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Thermal Springs Spas in Italy Monica Tindall Italians are known for many things among which are their passion and above-average looks. However, what is the secret to their beauty and vitality? Is it the wine, great food, culture or is it something else? On this tri…
Short Scenic Walks Coffs Coast If you’re a regular reader, you’ll know this is my first time back home to Australia for two and a half years. Besides family, one of the things I miss most while living overseas is easy and endless access to pristine natur…
Return to Australia, Shangri-La Sydney Monica Tindall My return to Australia (after two and half years of absence and countless days of pandemic restrictions in Asia) is the thing dreams are made of. Vivid is on, the festival that lights up the city in a dazzling di…
Vivid Menu – Altitude, Sydney Monica Tindall The team at Altitude, Shangra-La Sydney’s modern Australian grill, is featuring a vibrant menu to celebrate the city’s world-renowned light festival, Vivid. With a spectacular outlook over the iconic harbo…
Penfolds 2021 Australia Collection Celebrates the 70th Anniversary of Grange Monica Tindall For 177 years Penfolds has been a crucial player in the advancement of Australian winemaking. This year the label celebrates the 70th anniversary of what is arguably A…
Top Travel Destinations 2020 Monica Tindall With the new year just around the corner and resolutions and wishes on the minds of many, exploring new places rates amongst top desires. Forget the usual hotspots though, here we highlight five less-talked about trav…
Eltham Valley Pantry Monica Tindall It would be challenging to imagine a more idyllic setting than that of The Eltham Valley Pantry. Set on a plot surrounded by 300 pecan trees, beautiful gardens and a 100-year old farmhouse, this gourmet retreat is worth a detour…
Ground Earth Woolgoolga Monica Tindall Offering a wholesome menu where all dietary needs are respected, Ground Earth furnishes a vibrant list of balanced recipes. Plant-based and gluten-free choices are in abundance, as also are decadent gourmet dishes made …
Day Trip from Coffs Harbour Monica Tindall Regarded as the most liveable climate in Australia, Coffs Harbour is a highly appealing holiday destination. Located on the North Coast of NSW, the seaside city holds much charm with pretty beaches, coastal walks, vibr…
Waves to Wilderness Monica Tindall Coffs Harbour is an excellent stopover on the drive from Sydney to the Gold Coast or vice versa. There’s enough to explore in the region to warrant a good few days’ stay. From a spectacular coastline to lush rainforest, the natura…
Travel Etiquette Monica Tindall Exhausted by the poor travel etiquette of fellow passengers, I write this guide in the hopes that at least one of you will read it and spread the word. It mainly pertains to journeys by plane but you could generalise to other forms of t…
Swan Valley Wine Monica Tindall Often when people think of wine from Western Australia, Margaret River comes to mind. A smaller region and much closer to Perth though is Swan Valley. While the little sister to Margs has not yet gained a high profile, it is about time …