EXP Restaurant, Hunter Valley

So on a recent girls getaway to the Hunter Valley, we had a no-holds-barred day of lazy luxury. Sleeping in, buffet breakfast, lazy naptimes followed by 4 glorious hours in the resort spa. And of course that day could only end in a delicious dinner, this time a tasting menu at EXP Restaurant. Nestled in…

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A Weekend in the Hunter Valley

So I finally had a short break! As I’ve mentioned before, it’s been a busy few months and I was deeply, definitely, desperately… in need of a good break. Y & M were also keen for a break, so we made some plans and decided on a long weekend in the Hunter Valley – or…

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A Weekend in Bilpin

So I’m not really quite sure where the time has gone, but I’ve somehow lost a month. Typically my workplace has this crazy period in March, or “Mad March” as it came to be known, but it’s been so busy this year and the projects just keep on coming so last month got the title of “Mental May”….

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A Weekend in Mollymook, Part 2

So more people arrived to the beach house during our game of Ticket to Ride (see previous post if you don’t know what I’m talking about…), where we were getting especially raucous over a game expansion called “Alvin and Dexter.” This awesome addition to the game brought an amusing level of spite and distraction by introducing the…

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A Weekend in Mollymook, Part 1

So I celebrated my birthday recently and the only thing I wanted most was a short little getaway to rest and recharge. It’s been a pretty good start to the year but so busy that I’m not really sure how we managed to make it into March already. I mean. It’s March. Has anyone else…

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A Weekend in Bowral

Back in November I went on a short getaway trip with my friend Y to Bowral. It was literally planned like this: Me: So, how are you? Y: I… think… I just need a break.  Me: Oh. My god. ME TOO! Wanna go on a short trip?! Y: Omg, really?! YES! Y and I had…

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