Year: 2015
Travel
Hogmanay in Edinburgh: 12 stories to experience.
Here’s my pick of experiences to tick off for a great Hogmanay in Edinburgh – not all limited to New Year’s Eve, and each with its own story to tell.
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Teens
Travel
We love Paris, the girls and I
There’s something special about Paris that’s for sure. It’s special, even in the face of adversity. Or maybe I mean, especially in the face of adversity. When we undertook our Big UK Trip last Christmas, it was also a special request from my teenage daughters. This was trip to remember for many reasons: The novelty […]
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Food
Ladies who lunch (like Marie Antoinette) – Pavillon Ledoyen.
Lunch at Pavillon Ledoyen is an incredible treat. The restaurant holds three Michelin stars, which it was awarded just six months after its stewardship was handed to acclaimed chef Yannick Alleno.
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Hotel review
Travelodge goes nice and simple – less quinoa, more sausages anyone?
Travelodge Hotels has undergone a brand-wide refresh that promises to keep things simple. Less quinoa, more sausages. I really like this idea.
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Asia
Travel
Island hopping in the Philippines Last Wild Frontier: Palawan
In Coron, an hour’s flight from Manila in the Philippines, you are on the edge of civilisation, surrounded by rather magnificent landscape and wildlife.
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Food
The flavours and moods of Spice I Am
Spice I Am chef, Sujet Saenkham is serving up a selection of his favourites, quite possibly the best Thai food Sydney has on offer, and I’m pretty excited.
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Food
A taste of Cabramatta
This month as Sydney celebrates Good Food Month, Fairfield City Council, in Sydney’s west celebrates is incredible Asian food offering with its inaugural open air food fair; a Taste of Asia.
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Food
Taking my taste buds to Southern India for lunch: Malabar Restaurant
I’m not sure which is the highlight, the Masala Dosai, the Mysore chops or the Mellagu prawns. Or maybe it was the Goan fish curry.
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Food
West meets East as Michelin-starred chef Pierre Gagnaire joins La Maison 1888
Located on the grounds of one of the world’s most striking resort destinations, InterContinental Danang Sun Peninsula Resort, La Maison 1888 captures the essence of haute French dining.
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Blog
Flight Review: Cebu Pacific to the Philippines
Cebu Pacific operate 5 flights per week direct from Sydney to Manila and it’s the largest carrier inside the Philippines. A few good reasons to fly Cebu Pacific to The Philippines.
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