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Travel and food stories from someone who hasn’t yet learned any restraint

Seaside breaks

Cheer up, slow down and chill out in Byron Bay

March 5, 2020 by Michael 4 Comments

Driving into Bryon Bay, you’re greeted with the instruction to “Cheer up, slow down, chill out”.  The iconic wooden sign welcoming the throngs of visitors descending on Byron says it all. This is not a place to rush, or be rushed. And that’s just fine by me. Byron Bay is a small coastal town in … [Read more…]

Posted in: Australia, Seaside breaks Tagged: Australia, beach, breakfast, brunch, Byron Bay, cafe, food, getaway, restaurants, Summer, Surf, Travel

Living it up in the Hamptons…rain or shine

July 28, 2019 by Michael Leave a Comment
Hamptons

The Hamptons. New York’s exclusive seaside getaway, where the rich and famous retreat to lap up the sun on picturesque, golden beaches. Apparently. I wouldn’t actually know. When I had the chance to play out my high-society fantasies in the Hamptons in late June, the weather was, quite frankly, miserable. The only beaches I glimpsed … [Read more…]

Posted in: Seaside breaks, USA, Wine breaks Tagged: beach, food, getaway, Hamptons, restaurants, rosé, seafood, Summer, Travel, USA, Wine, winery

Eat, drink, beach, repeat: treat yo self in Mykonos

July 22, 2018 by Michael Leave a Comment

Spain may have Ibiza; France, St Tropez. But the Greek’s response is Mykonos, a small island that combines both into one hedonistic extravaganza. There are a few reasons I probably shouldn’t like Mykonos. It’s barren landscape. The persistent wind. The ludicrously expensive everything. But despite its misgivings (and my latest credit card bill), Mykonos may … [Read more…]

Posted in: Greece, Seaside breaks Tagged: bars, beach, food, gay, Greece, Island, restaurants, Summer, Travel

Skiathos (a survival guide for those that don’t like Mamma Mia)

October 9, 2017 by Michael 4 Comments
Photo of Lalaria beach

When I was 13, I remember telling a teacher who I had a crush on that ABBA was one of my favourite bands, just because I knew she was a fan. How confused I was… Flash forward a couple of decades, I can now say with absolute certainty that I am no ABBA fan. And so, … [Read more…]

Posted in: Europe, Greece, Seaside breaks Tagged: beach, Greece, Island, Skiathos, Summer

Ah, Portofino

September 10, 2017 by Michael 12 Comments

  Every year, for the past seven years – just after the long UK winter and just before London’s weekend of summer – I toy with the idea of packing it all in and moving back to Australia. Sure, winter in London is never really that cold, but damn it, it is grey. Relentlessly so. … [Read more…]

Posted in: Europe, Italy, Seaside breaks Tagged: beach, italy, portofino

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Hi! I’m Michael, an Australian living in London, who manages to hold down a professional job while still exploring the world.

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  • Eat, drink, beach, repeat: treat yo self in Mykonos
    Eat, drink, beach, repeat: treat yo self in Mykonos
  • Cheer up, slow down and chill out in Byron Bay
    Cheer up, slow down and chill out in Byron Bay
  • My Christmas in Zermatt (by someone who can’t ski)
    My Christmas in Zermatt (by someone who can’t ski)
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    Rioja for beginners: wine, pinchos and some pretty cool buildings

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