Articles in Europe 2025

A quiet breakfast, a helmet-required hike and one very tight car park later, we said goodbye to Ronda. Cue a chaotic road trip filled with wrong turns, croquette overload, and a warm Cádiz welcome.

From a chaotic car rental and the narrowest streets in Spain to a surprise religious procession and a golden-hour view over Ronda’s gorge, this day had it all. Even Achilles the dog got in on the action—with enthusiasm.

Our first full day in Malaga delivered sun, sightseeing and surprise butter bites. From castle-top views to market strolls and a close-up look at the Scenic Eclipse, it was a perfect mix of exploring and relaxing.

From champagne at 8am to chaos at Heathrow, our journey to Malaga was anything but dull. Dodging security confusion, rowdy golfers, and even a bit of airport smoke, we finally made it to our portside hotel—with charcuterie and yachts to welcome us.

Somewhere between sponge cake, synced movies, and surprise champagne at 40,000 feet, time stopped making any sense. But it was a heartfelt gesture from the Qantas crew that truly grounded us in the most unexpected way.

From runaway luggage and hot stone massages to pyjamas before takeoff and bottomless champagne, our First Class flight to Singapore was already unforgettable. But it was a quiet word from the crew about life, luck and second chances that left the biggest impression.

Our trip of a lifetime begins with the first of four flights, taking us from Brisbane to Sydney for the start of our First Class journey to London. From last-minute suitcase shopping to heartfelt letters and lounge mishaps, the adventure is already underway.

The first day of long service leave – a turning point after a challenging few years, with Europe just around the corner.