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Boat O’Craigo

February 14, 2021

I have driven past this winery in the Yarra Valley, always on my way to or from another winery, and I must admit, every time I have driven by I have thought about the [...]

Merricks General Wine Store

December 17, 2020

An icon on the Morning Peninsula since the 1920s, Merricks General Wine Store has gone quietly from strength to strength. It’s a wine store, a restaurant, a café, an art [...]

Martha’s Table

December 17, 2020

I have made it my mission to spend even more time travelling throughout and discovering Victoria. While the Mornington Peninsula is fairly well known to me, there is still [...]

48 days and counting down…

December 28, 2019

We haven’t even started 2020 yet, but don’t say you haven’t been forewarned – there is no excuse to get it wrong! When it comes to Valentine’s [...]

Experience South Australia’s heritage

August 28, 2019

When visiting South Australia, most people think of the Barossa Valley, a beautiful district that is well known for its vineyards and wines, but there is more, much more in [...]

Maldon’s Kangaroo Hotel is pure gold

October 17, 2018

In a tiny Victorian town, where time has stood still, is a delightful old Aussie pub, appropriately named The Kangaroo Hotel. The hotel is situated on the main street of [...]

Log jails and train stations

July 6, 2018

Another day on the road for the Prodijee team as we headed to the town of Carisbrook, located on the Pyrenees Highway, just over two hours from Melbourne. Carisbrook is a [...]

Spread the news – New York

June 30, 2018

Start spreadin’ the news, I’m leaving today I want to be a part of it, New York, New York ….. Those opening words from the very famous song, written by Fred Ebb and [...]

Grape expectations

August 20, 2017

by Carol Sheridan. For Jamie Marfell, wine making was an inevitable career choice as he grew up on a farm overlooking a valley of grapevines in Marlborough, New Zealand. His [...]

On top of the world

June 13, 2017

It’s difficult to know just what the attraction of climbing the Sydney Harbour Bridge is. Perhaps it’s the challenge of climbing more than 1000 steps to a height of 134 [...]

HURRAH FOR MARDI GRAS!

March 29, 2017

When it comes to a party, Mardi Gras in New Orleans can’t be beaten. To New Orleanians, “Mardi Gras” specifically refers to the Tuesday before lent, the [...]

Ultimate Wildlife Destinations

May 31, 2016

In a world where bucket list activities and once-in-a-lifetime experiences are more possible than ever before, it is the wilds of the natural kingdom and its majestic and [...]

Sugar Rush vs HSC

March 29, 2016

Most 17 year old boys would say that they spend their spare time playing computer games, or playing sport, maybe watching sport, or hanging out with their friends. Some would [...]

Destination Dubai

February 29, 2016

by Carol Sheridan. Behind Dubai’s wow factor is a city with history and culture that is still rooted in Islam and trade. The Arab culture and folklore is expressed through [...]

What you need to know about the Zika virus

February 17, 2016

We have been hearing a lot about the Zika virus but is it a lot of hype or is there reason to be concerned? According to the World Health Organization, the Zika virus is an [...]

Japan’s NISMO Fest is Nissan Nirvana

February 3, 2016

Words/Photos by Darren House. Originating in 1997, the NISMO Festival is a celebration of Nissan performance, featuring plenty of go-fast, tricked-up and modified vehicles, [...]

The not-so-secret secret

January 11, 2016

Probably all of us have heard of the ‘war’ between north and south of the border – that’s north and south of the Murray River! Which is the best state? Victoria? New [...]

Ski in Dubai

November 13, 2015

Behind Dubai’s wow factor is a city with history and culture that is still rooted in Islam and trade. The Arab culture and folklore is expressed through music and dance; [...]

Masters masterclass

November 5, 2015

Vino Paradiso is one of Australia’s greatest wine festivals with 32 Australian wine regions, 80 wineries, and 1,000+ wines, all at one spectacular location. Vino Paradiso [...]

Bellissimo!

November 2, 2015

by Carol Sheridan. Gradi’s menu showcases the food of Naples and passionately maintains the focus on what has made the name Gradi famous – giving all diners the [...]

Lovin’ the Big Apple

September 21, 2015

“Start spreadin’ the news, I’m leaving today I want to be a part of it, New York, New York…” Those opening words from the famous song, written by Fred Ebb and John [...]

Island getaway – Part two

August 28, 2015

Words: Carol Sheridan. Photos: Darren House. We took the Tasman Highway along the East Coast for our trip to Launceston, through the beautiful coastal villages of Triabunna, [...]

Island getaway – Part one

August 7, 2015

Words: Carol Sheridan. Photos: Darren House. Beautiful blue skies, magnificent scenery, friendly people, pure air, pristine water and amazing produce. I have just returned [...]