When in Rome…
Driving around in Rome is a challenge, especially when it’s the “wrong” side of the road – for an Aussie. In unmarked streets along the Tiber River it doesn’t seem to matter how many...
Author: Liz
The Western Front
Remembrance Day, November 11, was particularly poignant this year, August 2014 being the 100th anniversary of the outbreak of World War I, or The Great War as it was then known. So many young...
Warrenmang Vineyard and Resort
Warrenmang Vineyard and Resort is situated in the hamlet of Moonambel, about 15 minutes out of Avoca and two hours from Melbourne. The location is blessed with magnificent views of surrounding valleys and mountain...
Pyrenees Wine Region (VIC) Part 2
The Pyrenees wine region story continues with a common thread developing in the tale – that of family run businesses with a strong feeling for the land and a desire to pursue wine making...
Pyrenees Wine Region (VIC) Part 1
About two hours west of Melbourne, up the Sunraysia Highway, you reach the town of Avoca, the gateway to the Pyrenees Wine Region in Central Victoria. Avoca is an historic gold mining town, but...
Daytona Beach
The name Daytona instantly conjures up the image of fast cars and the NASCAR race track. It is obviously the magnet for tourists who enjoy the thrill of the speedway. But there are many other drawcards...
Disney – Magic Kingdom
Even more so than at Epcot, we felt we were missing something – children! It is so strange to be queueing up for rides when it’s just a couple of oldies. But the Magic...
Disney – Epcot
Beware the signs all over Kissimmee that advertise cheap tickets to the Disney Parks! We saw the ads in our hotel foyer and thought it was too good a deal to miss. Trouble is,...
