I’ve been a Formula 1 fan for close to 30 years and a travel writer for 14. For most of that time those two parts of my life sat in separate drawers. Not anymore. I’ve just launched Away We Go,…
Race Week in Melbourne is more than the Grand Prix
Every year people fly into Melbourne, spend two days at Albert Park, and leave thinking they’ve “done” the city. Race week in Melbourne is more than the Formula 1 Grand Prix with so much to discover in Victoria’s capital. The…
Melbourne…and packing
Super exciting! In about seven hours, I’ll be getting on a plane, finally, and going to Melbourne – and I’m half way through packing. I hate packing. I love travelling, but I hate packing. Hate it. And packing for Melbourne is the…
Evening of magnificence – Vue De Monde, Melbourne
My taste buds were excited about an evening of magnificence ahead. Vue de Monde does not have a reputation as one of Melbourne’s best restaurants for no reason. Our conservative menu choice of going just four-courses, was indeed 11 courses by the time you count hours d’ouvres, bread, palate cleansers and petit fours. Do yourself a favour next time you want to splash out!