This post contains affiliate links. We arrived in Perth on a very hot day at the end of December in 2008. Just the four of us, and four suitcases. There were no friends or family to greet … [Read more...]
Top Things to do in Western Australia in 13 ridiculously helpful posts
March 27, 2017 by 17 Comments
How to make the most of the Margaret River Gourmet Escape
October 19, 2016 by 10 Comments
I love the Margaret River Gourmet Escape, and we try to attend every year. Not only is it interesting to see celebrity chefs in action, but the gourmet village is a great place to taste a huge array … [Read more...]
Top Margaret River Wineries – Watershed
February 5, 2015 by 34 Comments
It was a hot summer day in the Christmas holidays, and a day of little agenda when we could do as we wish, go where we fancied. Bliss. We drove to Bunker Bay for a walk on the beach before our … [Read more...]
Live an Idyllic lifestyle in Dalyellup, Western Australia
January 7, 2015 by 16 Comments
So you want to 'live the life' in Western Australia but you're not quite sure where to start looking? North, South, East, West? The state is huge, about 10 times the size of the UK, and even if … [Read more...]
Foodie things to do in Margaret River. The Margaret River Gourmet Escape
November 25, 2014 by 49 Comments
Today I’m feeling like a slug. And the reason for that is that I’ve just been lucky enough to attend the Margaret River Gourmet Escape, a three day food and wine extravaganza held in and around … [Read more...]
Perth Weekend Getaways – Cape Lodge, Margaret River
November 4, 2014 by 32 Comments
When you've had enough of city life and it's time to escape for the weekend to cooler 'down south' climes your thoughts might turn towards the Margaret River region. Ahh, the beaches, the … [Read more...]
The Cape to Cape road trip in South West Australia
March 20, 2014 by 38 Comments
This post is sponsored by Nuffnang. Let's Go - Road Trip Australia - LoVe Drives - The South West Cruising between the two capes of the south west region of Australia on a sunny summer's day, I … [Read more...]
5 Luxury Getaways in Western Australia
February 6, 2014 by 40 Comments
Love a bit of Luxury? I know I do, and if there's a chance to take off for a weekend for spa treatments, fine wine and wonderful food then I'm your gal! So I thought today I'd pick 5 of our … [Read more...]
Top 10 Things to do in Margaret River and the surrounding region
January 16, 2014 by 40 Comments
We’ve just returned from a weekend of discovery down south that included a stay in a fairytale cottage in the forest, a Shakespeare production outside by the vines at Voyager Estate, and a very … [Read more...]
Take a Walk on the Art Side around Margaret River … and beyond
January 7, 2014 by 16 Comments
As much as I love food, wine and having a good time, sometimes it’s necessary to rein in my philistine and bolster my culture vulture which often skulks in the sidelines. On those occasions there’s … [Read more...]
Top 10 Places in Western Australia by The WA Tastemaster
December 20, 2013 by 30 Comments
Western Australia is an extraordinary State, and who better to let us into a few insider secrets than a very special Guest Poster today, Rich Keam, who has one of the best jobs in the world. Yes … [Read more...]
The Margaret River Gourmet Escape
November 26, 2013 by 16 Comments
I'd been looking forward to the Margaret River Gourmet Escape ever since the first adverts came out. First of all I love Leeuwin Estate (so beautiful) and secondly despite my widening girth, I … [Read more...]
Pure luxury at Empire Retreat. “Beaches and Breweries” Part 2.
November 14, 2013 by 25 Comments
Getting away from it all is something we love to do, and although I do love being in the bush, you have to remember (ahem, Dave) that I'm a girl, so I'm also quite keen on the idea of not being too … [Read more...]
Episode1. Beaches and Breweries. Duckstein Brewery Margaret River
November 7, 2013 by 26 Comments
You’d be mistaken if you think that Margaret River is all about wine. Of course it is in one sense but there’s a growing boutique beer brewing industry that is not only close-knit but also creative, … [Read more...]
Top 10 things to do on a rainy day in South West Australia
June 4, 2013 by 15 Comments
Winter's set in, summer clothes are packed away, and the winter woollies are being pulled out of cupboards along with Ugg boots and slippers. Yep, it's officially winter in South West Australia, a … [Read more...]
12 Reasons you should travel around Western Australia
April 23, 2013 by 8 Comments
Trying to limit myself to find just 12 reasons for you to travel around Western Australia, was an exercise in containment. This amazing State is so huge and varied that you could pack your bags for a … [Read more...]
Sensational Luxury Accommodation in Margaret River Region
March 21, 2013 by 22 Comments
Yesterday I wrote about Budget Accommodation in Margaret River, so to balance the scales, today I'm writing about luxury. Not any kind of luxury mind you, but movie star luxury, the sort of high … [Read more...]
Budget Accommodation in Margaret River, South West Australia
March 20, 2013 by 6 Comments
"But Western Australia is SO expensive" a member of my family complained after a couple of days whilst here on a two week visit from the UK. I nodded in agreement. It is, and especially coming from … [Read more...]
Australia Day in Margaret River
January 29, 2013 by 18 Comments
It's late afternoon and a cooling breeze is rustling through the tall peppy and gum trees around Riverglen. A kookaburra is cackling and two green parrots are peeping at me from a branch as they inch … [Read more...]
Margaret River Wineries, Shakespeare and a little farm cottage tucked deep in the woods.
January 14, 2013 by 10 Comments
Margaret River Wineries offer much more than just wine. "Thank God it's Friday," I said as I picked He Himself up from work last week. "Me too," he replied as we put on our sunnies and headed … [Read more...]
