One of the best things about Australia is the wine. And there are plenty of little wineries not too far a drive from the city, where you can fill the boot with great bottles and maybe catch a good bite to eat while you're at it. Many of the wineries have outdoor eating where you … Continue reading Victoria Wineries: Vines, Wines and Views
Author: maireaddoyle
the big (egg) vote
One of the most controversial issues being discussed here in Aus with our visiting friends invariably raises its head around breakfast time. What is the correct procedure regarding eggs and beans in your breakfast? It appears that there are clear opposing views on the difficult subject of eggs and beans with your full English/Irish/Aussie breakfast. … Continue reading the big (egg) vote
hours of fun
The internet can be the portal to lots of things apart from cheap flights, free email and news sites. Here are some of my favourite ways to while away half an hour. en.wikipedia.org Wikipedia is a multilingual Web-based free-content encyclopedia. It is written collaboratively by volunteers, allowing most articles to be changed by anyone with … Continue reading hours of fun
wine tasting in the yarra valley
It was so different to London on a Friday afternoon: we set off on our journey to the Yarra Valley in prime-time rush hour, expecting the worst. However it seemed that most of Melbourne had already headed home and were relaxing in the garden with a beer. We were out of the suburbs in less … Continue reading wine tasting in the yarra valley
Máiréad Doyle 