From the minute I opened the gate at the leafy entrance to this stunning 1890's sandstone house, the tranquil smell of lavender was so strong it immediately calmed me to the core.
It was like I left Sydney behind and had already been there for days.
The Lavender Majestic - what a place! I was lucky enough…
My family and I are no strangers to the Blue Mountains. Our children love the wide-open spaces, the bush walks, the weekend markets and the general ‘laid back’ feeling of the area.
But, in all the years we’ve been travelling to the blue mountains, the most beautiful place we have ever stayed at is Wentworth Cottage…
Living in the heart of Sydney, weekend escapes are often few and far between.
And yet, just a two-hour car karaoke session north of Sydney, you can find yourself in an entirely new world. A world where skyscrapers and suburbs give way to misty pastures, historic villages, magical gardens and gourmet eats. A world where 48…
Finally relishing in and exploring the attractions that were previously taken for granted by the same group of travellers.
To give you some wander lusting inspiration from the bush to the beach, we uncover the reasons Australia is the must-do destination for young people and why it's perfect for a staycation this year.
The ‘A’ in Australia…
Barely a couple of hours out of Sydney lies the spectacular Blue Mountains with a seemingly never-ending list of bush walks, lookouts, great places for lunch and a coffee, and little villages.
Oh, and let's also not forget the shops you could get lost for hours poking around in, boutique B'n'Bs and scenic roads to…