Hunter Valley Tours, a few options

Hello all of you out there in TV land! Only about 2 hours from Sydney, the Hunter Valley is one of the most publicized wine regions in Australia. ...

Oz Survival Guide to Food- Fresh Juice Shops

Oh the Aussies really nailed it with this one! One of my favorite ways to start a day is with a freshly squeezed juice. The best part about it- you get to pick the fruit/veggies/flavors you want in it. MMMM! Watermelon, Apple, ...

Aussie Wine Review, De Bortoli Pinot Noir Yarra Valley Gulf Station

I’ve recently had the pleasure of trying a really fantastic, moderately priced Australian Pinot Noir out of the Yarra Valley. I’m not always the biggest fan of Pinot due to a few unfortunate glasses I’ve tried, but this one ...

Aussie Wine Review, De Bortoli Pinot Noir Yarra Valley Gulf Station

I’ve recently had the pleasure of trying a really fantastic, moderately priced ($17-19) Australian Pinot Noir out of the Yarra Valley. I’m not always the biggest fan of Pinot due to a few unfortunate glasses I’ve tried, but ...

Sydney with Kids

Are you traveling with kids? A valuable learning experience for the whole family, it sometimes comes with its own special difficultires. One such difficulty is finding kid friendly venues for a feed. Sydney is a city of fabulous ...

Aussie Exports to Look For, Wine in a Can

Finally ! Thank goodness! I was in a crisis until I saw this latest clever Aussie invention! How on earth are you supposed to get pissed at the beach or on a boat without… are you ready for it?..... Wine in a CAN!!!!! Yes ...

The Kimberley, Cool things to see: The Hoochery

He He He. Get thee to The Hoochery I tell you! An absolute delight! The family owned distillery and is the oldest legal Still in WA. 15k north of

Oz Survival Guide to Food- Pizza

MMMMMMELT PIZZA! Yummm! The exception to the rule. (Gluten Free Pizza also Available!) Pizza in Australia is generally pretty uninspiring to those of us from other corners of the globe. For starters they don’t really put ...

Oz Survival Guide To Food- Ketchup

It goes without saying that The Aussies are a saucy bunch, however, for your own safety, there are a few things you need to know about their management, preferences and presentation of the local food and condiments. First in yet ...

McLaren Vale, South Australia, d'Arenbergs Winery

A couple of months ago I flew to Adelaide for the U2 concert. Since I was headed to the area, I was on a mission to try ...

Art and Schnapps at the Arthouse Hotel in Sydney

Late last week I received an invitation to the Spalding exhibit opening at the Arthouse Hotel at 275 Pitt Street. While the invitation looked appealing, I was puzzled how they had ...

Manly Beach, Places to Eat, 3 Ducks Spice Bar

MMMMMM! I can't believe it has taken me this long to discover this place. One of those cool little local places tucked away in a hallway of a shopping street- it is AMAZING! Hey Coeliacs! Almost EVERYTHING on their menu is natu ...

Australian Wines, Mudgee Wine Tours

Man oh Man! What a way to see the country! Mudgee is currently one of the lesser known wine regions of Australia, but it is should soon be shaking that problem. Get there before everyone else discovers what a find it is! Th ...

Australian Wineries, Pieter Van Gent

The heady scents of damp earth and wine enter you senses the second you open the huge barn like doors to the Pieter Van Gent Winery. More than just a cellar door, this is a small independent family winery built beside Pipeclay Cr ...

Little Portugal in Sydney, Petersham

Would you believe there is a road in Sydney that leads straight to the heart of Lisbon- tiled murals, terrible road signs, bad drivers and all? I of course loved Portugal, however, those last two things do stick in my mind. Driv ...

What's on in Perth, Little Creatures Brewery

I realize that a large number of my posts center around the amazing social life of Sydney, so in an act of good wil ...

Adelaide, Wine Bar and Tapas, The Apothecary

Major find! Tapas, Wine bar, and a super posh yet not expensive restaurant upstairs. I originally just stopped in for a glass of wine and was planning to go elsewhere for dinner. That plan went all wonderfully pear shaped (Auss ...

Australian Wine Review- Tim Smith, Barossa Valley

Tim Smith Grenache Mataro Shiraz 05', Barossa Valley. Omigosh! Let me say that again. Omigosh! I realize that is not proper wine speak and ...

Sydney: Gourmet Food Safari Tours

Living in Sydney, it is difficult not to, (at the very minimum) be a closet foodie. There are just so many phenominal places to eat and so many types of food available that you would almost have to live under a bridge not to not ...

Attention Food Intolerants! Cafe' Mosman!

Café Mosman is at the top of Military Road just down from the Spit. Mosman has several great little café’s. Though most importantly there is one that caters for genetic defects like myself with food intolerance's. This plac ...

Tuffles Galore! Kirribilli and Cafe Luigi

Want to eat brekkie with the Prime Minister? Kirribilli is the home of the Prime Minister’s Sydney residence and is a funky little suburb with massive views. Basically built underneath the Harbour bridge- it is a darling tree ...

Artichoke Gallery Cafe, Manly NSW

The Artichoke Gallery Cafe, is not only a cafe but also Sangria Bar and Local live music venue. This cozy little eatery is one of the best and most friendly venues for ...

BlueBelle Cafe and Cottage Nursery, DeepWater, NSW 'Bring us a Shubbery!'

Adorable! Fresh Baked Goods! Locally made Art! Clean Toilets! All of the perfect reasons to take a Driver Reviver stop at the BlueBelle Café and Cottage Nursery in Deepwater, NSW. DeepWater is a tiny little village between ...

Cheap Stuff- Pub Meals

One other way to save a bit of dosh on your nosh- is to eat at a pub. You will have to scout your pubs carefully, some are tragically expensive. Then there are the few local beauties that offer $5 steak day, Free steak with the ...

Chips, Crisps, Chilli and Chicken?

One thing I have always enjoyed when travelling to far and distant lands is checking out the local junk food. Even with different states in the US- there is regional variation. I do have to say- awards go to Texas for some of th ...

Oz Survival Guide to Food- Chips, Crisps, Chilli and Chicken?

One thing I have always enjoyed when travelling to far and distant lands is checking out the local junk food. Even with different states in the US- there is regional variation. I do have to say- awards go to Texas for some of th ...

Snowy Mountains- Wildbrumby Schnapps

The Snowy Mountains are in the Southern part of New South Wales. They are the home of the highest peak in OZ, and are a region worth exploring during all season ...

Sydney- Belgian Beer Cafe

Epoch- Moooosels from Bruussellls! There are 2 Belgian Beer Cafe’s in Sydney- One in Cammeray- (which was said by Australian Cosmo to have the most attractive ...

Sydney- The Manly Wharf Hotel

The Wharf Bar- shiny slick, hip, and ever so convieniant. Lovingly known by locals as The Wharf Bar , the actual name is the Manly Wharf Hotel. The coolest new lounge music plays ...

Northern Territory- "Doing The Triangle"

When visiting the Northern Territory- a very common route is called The Triangle This is basically Darwin to Jabiru to Pine Creek or Katherine and back up to Darwin via Litchfied Park. When taking on this Great driving route m ...