The Gold Coast is famed for its surfing beaches, impeccable waters and amusement parks. The leisurely mood of the place usually means it takes a few years to catch up with other cities around the country. Recent times though have seen higher demands on the Food and B…
Destinations
Where to Eat in Coffs Harbour, NSW, Australia
Shearwater Restaurant on Coffs Creek The subtropical climate of Coffs Harbour means the weather is agreeable all year round. At a latitude low enough to still cause four seasons, but high enough to make each one rather mild, Coffs is blessed with what some call mod…
Yummy Spots to Eat in and Around Bellingen, NSW
Just south of Coffs Harbour is the laid back town of Bellingen. A hippy community vibe pervades the streets and the number of cafes and interesting shops warrants the town a visit, if not a stay over. An ideal day is a morning hike up to the waterfalls in the […]
Borough Barista, Burleigh Heads, Gold Coast, Australia
Borough Barista has great reviews from locals on the Gold Coast. Unfortunately though we arrived Christmas Eve just as they were closing up, earlier than usual for the holiday. We had time for a cup of Campos coffee but didn’t get to samp…
Witches Falls Winery, Mt. Tamborine, Gold Coast
Witches Falls is the only working winery on Mt. Tamborine and has been named by a number of wine critics as the best on the mountaintop. Besides the obvious reason to visit (Aussie wine), the scenery is juicy green and stunning. Beautiful garde…
Aussie Pubs for Hearty Food, Australia
Eagle Heights pub, family and dog friendly. 🙂 As mentioned in previous posts, Australia is not the cheapest place to eat out. Aussie pubs though often offer big meals at not so big prices. If you’re willing to go with the daily specials you could easily get a h…
Ludvigs in Sitka, Alaska
By Karyn Wynn You might think that in the isolation of a small Alaskan island like Sitka, amidst the abundance of trees and wildlife, you would be hard-pressed to find culinary offerings other than what you can catch with your own two hands. An evening at the town…