TECH > Thinking about a drone, what about the Hover Camera X1?

Drone technology has evolved massively over the last 15 years and most certainly that has had a lot to do with military applications, but this is not an article about unmanned aerial vehicles (UAVs), rather it is about consumer drones that are largely used by instagram influencers, hobbyists and real estate agents (sometimes those people…

ByAl ManakJune 6, 20230Comments

TECH > Its electrifying the NKD is a new e-motor bike designed and made in Australia

Fonz moto have been building electric bikes and scooters since 2010 with the early models designed for inner city commuting and looking a lot more like a Vesper than road motorcycles. The 'Arthur' is capable of 85kph and has a range of 130kms. Priced from $4,990 AUD the Arthur is a competitive option for those…

ByJames CampbellJune 1, 20230Comments

DRINK > WINE DRINK > WINE > Pinot Noir

WINE > Hurley Lodestone Pinot Noir (2021)

I only recently reviewed the 2020 Hurley Lodestone Pinot Noir (see below) which rated 96/100 but as 2023 marks the 21st birthday for Hurley Vineyard and as a big fan of the wines I was extremely keen to see how this release is tasting. As I write this I have not found any other reviews…

ByJames CampbellMay 31, 20230Comments

SKI > JAPAN TRAVEL > JAPAN WHERE TO SKI >

SKI > Nozawa Onsen

Maybe not for everybody but for us it is definitely pretty close. We have been lucky enough to ski in North America, South America, Europe, Australia, New Zealand and Japan. We love skiing in Japan for a number of reasons, firstly of course the snow which is abundant and excellent quality, secondly the culture -…

ByJames CampbellMay 30, 20230Comments

EAT EAT > MELBOURNE

EAT > Casa De Vinos (Melbourne)

Saturday afternoon wandering the streets of South Melbourne looking for the right place to stop for lunch and a glass of wine, Bellota was fully booked and the South Melbourne Markets in full swing (which meant La Central Spanish Bodega was also out of the question). Wandering up Coventry Street we noticed Casa De Vinos…

ByJames CampbellMay 29, 20230Comments

DRINK > WINE DRINK > WINE > Pinot Noir

WINE > Terra Sancta – Shingle Beach Pinot Noir

PREFACE The first think you notice with Terra Sancta wines is how the label jumps out at you, it is both bold and totally different to what you find from most Australian and New Zealand premium wines today and yet this could easily be a classic European bottle with its styling. This feels reflective…

ByCrispyMay 24, 20230Comments

TRAVEL TRAVEL > AUSTRALIA

TRAVEL > Astra Falls Creek is Snow Paradise

Regulars to Falls Creek Ski Resort in Victoria are probably very familiar with Astra, because frankly it is a super stylish hotel that continues to set the standard for snow hotel accomodation. Its not just us saying that they have managed to collect awards for best boutique ski hotel in Australia for the past 7…

ByJames CampbellMay 23, 20230Comments

EAT EAT > SYDNEY

EAT > Parlar Restaurant – Potts Point

Over the years there have been some very fine eateries in Maclay Street, Potts Point. You could slip out of the sleaze of Kings Cross walking down Darlinghurst Road to arrive in the style of Potts Point, eat something delicious and then wind your way back to one of the many late night dens for…

ByJames CampbellMay 20, 20230Comments

EAT EAT > SYDNEY

EAT > Tetsuya’s Restaurant in Sydney CBD is moving – its the End of an Era

Tetsuya Wakuda AO started his restaurant of the same name in a townhouse in Rozelle in 1989 some 34 years ago, it was an immediate hit and he was at the very cutting edge of the Australian culinary scene. His brilliant precision in creating extraordinary dishes that blended fine French food with his Japanese origins…

ByJames CampbellMay 17, 20230Comments

TRAVEL

TRAVEL > A stylish designer hotel in the middle of a beautiful European winery – yes please.

The Loisium group have taken the concept of wine travel to new levels with incredible modern architecture in their designer hotels (built in the winery), outstanding cuisine, stunning furnishings and design in some of the worlds most beautiful wine regions. As you can imagine that has ticked a whole lot of our boxes (already in…

ByAl ManakMay 15, 20230Comments