James Campbell

James loves to travel always on a plane and hustling to be in the pointy end, he claims he has visited 150 cities all over the world and knows the best bar in each of them but who knows… We are slowly getting him to share his secrets with us, one at a time.

44 articles published

DRINK > WINE DRINK > WINE > Chardonnay

WINE > William Fevre Chablis 2020

THE WINERY William Fevre founded the winery in 1957 and the territory includes 12 hectares of premier cru and 16 hectares of grand cru vines. This is not a small Burgundy vineyard with 78 hectares across 90 seperate parcels but there is significant care to the cultivation and harvesting for all of the levels…

ByJames CampbellApril 21, 2023

SKI > Formigal a must visit ski resort in the Pyrenees

High in the Pyrenees nestled on the border between Spain and France the Formigal-Panticosa Ski Resort is a massive ski resort connecting across three towns; Panticosa, Formigal and Portalet it is the largest resort in Spain.

ByJames CampbellApril 21, 2023

DESIGN

TECH > Sony’s WH-1000XM5 top of the line noise-canceling headphones are …. great!

The Sony WH-1000XM5 noise-canceling headphones are a top-of-the-line audio accessory that delivers exceptional audio quality and noise-cancellation technology. These headphones are full of features that make them an excellent choice for long haul international travel. One of the most significant benefits is their advanced noise-canceling technology. An essential feature for frequent travellers looking to block…

ByJames CampbellApril 18, 2023

DESIGN

DESIGN > The Romotow Caravan a new design classic that can pivot

The Romotow caravan is a unique and innovative mobile home that is about to launch in 2023. Designed and manufactured in New Zealand, the Romotow caravan is unlike any other caravan on the market, featuring a revolutionary design that makes it stand out from the crowd. The design of the Romotow caravan is inspired…

ByJames CampbellApril 17, 2023

RIDE RIDE > SNOW

RIDE > Nordica HF – Comfortable Boots are Back!!

Ok so for some of us the the idea of rear entry boots is extremely 1980s retro and those memories were that the boots while easy to get on and off were sloppy and not good at providing control and delivering power to the ski edge. But recognising there was a good idea…

ByJames CampbellApril 14, 2023

DRINK > WINE DRINK > WINE > Pinot Noir

WINE > Polperro Estate Pinot Noir 2021

I have been a huge fan of Polperro wines in the Mornington Peninsula for some time, the single vineyard releases in particular the Talland Hill, Mill Hill and Landaviddy have all continued to excite me with every new vintage. Polperro Estate Pinot Noir 2021 The winery itself is also worth visiting if are passing the neighbourhood…

ByJames CampbellApril 11, 2023

DRINK > WINE DRINK > WINE > Chardonnay

WINE > M&J Becker Chardonnay 2022

M&J Becker Chardonnay M&J Becker wines are located in the Hunter Valley in New South Wales a little over 2 hours drive from Sydney, they are a family run vineyard making bold local wines that express region, vineyard and varietal with little intervention and very little preservative. The 2022 Chardonnay is very pleasant with bright juicy…

ByJames CampbellApril 11, 2023

DESIGN

Super Fancy Lilo

You probably never realised that you really really wanted a super fancy lilo, something that floated in your pool and provided a little back support. Just as useful on the lawn or on the lagoon and it is upholstered in beautiful linen patterns. Its clear from the advertising that these super floats…

ByJames CampbellMarch 25, 2023

TRAVEL

TRAVEL > Pluto Pod – travel pillow or personal isolation pod.

Travel pillows are one of those unfortunate necessities of the modern traveller, less space in seats that don’t recline as far as they used to, mean you need something to help you attempt to rest while your body contorts into a knot. Sure if you only fly in the pointy end of the plane…

ByJames CampbellMarch 19, 2023

DESIGN

DESIGN > The Fellow Ode Brew Grinder

If you are looking for the best looking coffee grinder to sit next to your shiny brew station then this has to be the very best looking option. Let start by what it is not - this is not going to be a suitable grinder for your espresso machine, it is not designed for…

ByJames CampbellMarch 13, 2023