From a 14.5-hour Shanghai layover to the beginning of an Australian road trip, discover how an airport hotel, a shower and a few hours of sleep transformed long-haul travel with two boys. Then the real adventure began: Melbourne to Brisbane by road.

The decision has been made. After comparing destinations, costs and what the boys actually wanted from our summer adventure, Australia and New Zealand came out on top. With adventure firmly on the agenda and planning starting rather late, the countdown is on…

A soft date and sultana loaf with honey cinnamon glaze, inspired by Aotearoa. Simple, wholesome baking for everyday comfort.

For the last couple of years, we’ve found ourselves returning to somewhere that holds a really dear place in my heart, for so many reasons. Some places just stay with you, quietly weaving themselves into who you are. Luckily for me, it also happened to feature on Craig’s Top 5 Travel Destinations list — another slightly silly but surprisingly meaningful thing I got us to do in the early stages of our relationship. Travel and freedom have always been core values for me, and i