“Where we are at is the heart of the action and I’m very excited where we are going in the next few years”, Executive Chef, Peter Robertson told us at the launch party of the newly relocated Flying Fish at The Star Sydney earlier this week. Flying Fish’s relocation is not simply moving across the…
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Becoming a Canberran :: Design Canberra Festival 2018
Honestly, where has the time gone? I’ve been quiet on the website blog as I’ve temporarily moved to Canberra from beginning of October for 3 months for a work assignment (day job) and finding my feet in our nation’s capital. I hate to say it but Christmas is just a month away and soon I’ll…
See.Taste.Do on the NSW Central Coast
There may be no harbour bridge or opera house but NSW Central Coast has its own maestro. The Central Coast has changed a lot over the years. My last memory of visiting the Central Coast was many, many years ago where I attended a work conference at the Crowne Plaza Terrigal. The organisers then probably…
Banyan Tree Ungasan, Bali: What to See, Taste and Do in 5 days
I was off the grid for 5 days when I travelled to Bali, Indonesia, an island known for its lush green forested volcanic mountains, iconic rice terraces, temples, monkeys, traditional markets and beaches. It was nice to getaway for a few days away from high rise city buildings and just see lush greenness and panoramic ocean views….
Shangri-La Sydney: How to spoil yourself on your birthday
Forget buying stuff that adds to clutter to your home. Book a staycation close to home and experience luxury for your birthday instead. Yes, as a Sydneysider I’ve seen our Harbour Bridge and Opera House many times before but have you ever just woken up to the sight of the Sydney trifecta of Sydney…
Travel Diary:: What to See, Taste and Do in Orange, Central West NSW
“You may already know that a dedicated bunch of food lovers want to create a special gustatory event which will appeal to interested locals and tourist in Orange in colourful autumn … What better theme than to use the riches right under our noses?” – Rhonda Doyle, Journalist, 1991 The humble beginnings of Orange F.O.O.D…
Travel Diary: Things to See, Taste and Do on Cockatoo Island in 24 hours
I’ve lived in Sydney in all my life and I’ve never been to Cockatoo Island until recently. Where is Cockatoo Island? You could say it’s like going overseas without leaving Sydney. As I finished packing my overnight bag, I did a quick Google search to see where I was going. Cockatoo Island is located at the junction…
Travel Diary :: Cruising To A Foodies Paradise: Celebrity Solstice
Happy New Year! May your 2018 be filled with prosperity, good health and happiness! I’m catching up on all my writing on the awesome things I experienced towards the end of 2017. A sense of experience is driving trends in cruising and dissipating the myth that cruising are only for honeymooners or retirees. Nope. From…
Musical Diary :: Mamma Mia! The Australian Tour 2017/2018
Judging from the responses I got from my Instastories of yesterday’s rehearsals and media preview in ABC Studios of Mamma Mia! the Australian musical that is about to be launched in Australia, the enthusiasm for ABBA music lives on. The catchy tunes and clever plot will no doubt make Mamma Mia! a success when it hits the…
Travel Diary :: Things to See, Taste, and Do in Angsana Laguna Phuket resort
When I look back at Angsana Laguna Phuket each resort, I think a beach resort, pools, fun and family friendly. Whilst the time we went was the beginning of monsoon season, the sun was out some of the days we were there and we enjoyed the 31 degree humid climate which was a welcome warm…