It’s easy to think of Germany as the land of meat and carbs. Certainly, when I think about German food, bratwurst, schnitzel and pretzel all spring to mind. But Berlin is a different Germany, and it shines a whole new light on what German cuisine can offer. Berlin is the multicultural heart of the country, … [Read more…]
Over the course of my travels, I’ve lost count of the number of times people have asked me to describe Australian food. My response tends to be “Um…..lamingtons?” (Not really. My real response is Pavlova, but I’ll get into trouble from the New Zealanders for that one.) Truth be told, it’s not an easy question … [Read more…]
To an Australian, the festive season in the Northern Hemisphere is basically Christmas on crack. Cheap and cheesy Christmas sweaters become perfectly acceptable attire, wine is served piping hot, and the streets are an overdose of colour exploding out of darkness. It’s literally the polar opposite of Christmas in Australia. Having been in London for … [Read more…]
I love the Scandinavians; their outlook on life, their progressive attitudes, their easiness on the eye… Stockholm, therefore, has long been one of the cities on my must-do list. I’ve meant to go each summer, when the days are long and life moves outdoors. My first visit, however, ended up being in November, when it … [Read more…]
Alas, the days in London are shrinking yet again. But just because summer is over does not mean you have to put your passport back in the draw! The shoulder season that follows a European summer is perhaps my favourite time to travel. Pick the destination right and the weather can still be warm, plus … [Read more…]