TRAVEL > The Sights and Tastes of Spectacular Rioja

Just to the south of glamorous San Sebastián and to the south west of the towering Pyrenees Mountains you find the Ebro River. The valley of the Ebro River and its tributaries create the region of 'La Rioja' a part of Spain that is famed for its outstanding wine (predominately Tempranillo), a beautiful region…

ByEd ItorMay 2, 2023

WHERE TO SKI >

TRAVEL > The Incredible Magic of Queenstown

As we start to feel the chill of autumn in the Southern Hemisphere, plans for the best place for a ski trip are discussed, and a return to Queenstown (in New Zealand South Island) is always a serious contender for best wine and snow holiday. Queenstown in winter is a winter wonderland that should…

ByEd ItorApril 26, 2023

DRINK > WINE DRINK > WINE > Chardonnay

WINE > OSSA Chardonnay 2021

THE WINERY Ossa began in 2017 when Rod and Cecile Roberts purchased their 600-hectare farm on the East Coast of Tasmania. The winery is named after Mount Ossa which is in central highlands of Tasmania and is quite a dramatic landmark of dolerite, granite and ice. Parcels of land in this now revered wine growing…

ByEd ItorApril 25, 2023

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…

ByEd ItorApril 21, 2023

SKI > SPAIN SKI > SPAIN & ANDORRA (Pyrenees Mountains) WHERE TO SKI >

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.

ByEd ItorApril 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…

ByEd ItorApril 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…

ByEd ItorApril 17, 2023

DESIGN

TECH > New Luxury Sound – The Sonos ERA 300

Sonos has always been a name synonymous with luxury and high-quality sound. The brand’s latest addition to its line-up, the Sonos Era 300 speaker, takes things to a whole new level of sophistication and indulgence.

ByEd ItorApril 16, 2023

DESIGN

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…

ByEd ItorApril 14, 2023

EAT > MELBOURNE WHERE TO EAT >

EAT > Aru Restaurant Melbourne – Brilliant Food in a Smart Room

This super smart (two hat) restaurant is in a slightly unlikely location on little Collins Street, just behind the Bourke Street Mall, an area more associated with smart cafe's and quick lunches than fine dining. But there is no question that Aru is fine dining. Opening in 2021 and immediately getting recognition for…

ByEd ItorApril 13, 2023