by Rebecca Ritte | Jul 7, 2026 | Activities, New start, Summer, Things to do
The New New Year’s Eve Why Australia’s mornings are becoming part of the celebration New Year’s Eve in Australia is internationally famous for one image. Sydney Harbour. Fireworks over the bridge. Crowds pressed along the foreshore. One of the first major celebrations...
by Rebecca Ritte | Mar 16, 2025 | Guest post, Summer, Things to do
Finding Serenity in the Yarra Valley My Australian Summer Escape By Pearl (Guest Post) At 56, I still buzz with the energy of someone half my age—a trait my friends in Singapore often tease me about. And I am delighted to have been invited to add a post here for...
by Rebecca Ritte | Jan 28, 2025 | Summer, Things to do
Escaping the Beach Crowds Why the Yarra Valley is Summer’s Best Kept Secret Let’s talk about the great Australian summer ritual that’s more competitive than cricket – the infamous beach cabana claim. Picture this: You wake up at dawn, caffeine in...
by Rebecca Ritte | Nov 26, 2019 | Summer, Things to do
Local tips for Summer 2020 ‘It’s days like these that’ll make us happy. Just kicking back just doing as we do’ – The Cat Empire. We love going to the hidden places – the ones that only the locals know about. Like the insider knowledge of shortcuts, places to avoid...
by Rebecca Ritte | Nov 19, 2019 | Summer, Wine, Wine Cellar
Summer Wines for 2020 Strawberries, cherries and angels kiss in spring – my summer wine is really made from all these things!– Nancy Sinatra Our summer wine list for a luxury couples escape in our mountain cabins is here! We’ve gone out to our favourite boutique...
