Tasting Ramsgate Organic Foodies Market

Belgian waffles by Marc Pierard, picture by Taste for Travel

Today I’m tasting Ramsgate Organic Foodies Market which is pure yum, from the new Belgian waffles to the smoked trout dip, cheeses, gluten-free banana cakes and good coffee. Not fattening. Much.

Your cosmetics are still tested on animals

lipstick

This is awkward: Your cosmetics are still tested on animals. Consumer magazine Choice has dished the dirt on which companies do and don’t. Next time you shop at duty free, think twice about the following brands.

Let your kids choose the cabbages

Cabbage plants at Aix-en-Provence market (2)

Produce markets are yummy places for children to learn about Mother Earth’s bounty, and Aix-en-Provence markets are particularly berry delicious.

Don’t du it in Dubai

Emirati men in traditional dress

You don’t need to go overboard but dress and behaviour codes are essential in Dubai, coz the UAE rules, OK?

Tasting Orange Grove markets

Tomatoes at Orange Grove markets (2)

Taste. Gossip. Shop. Orange Grove markets have been serving it up to Sydneysiders for 14 years. Organic, yummy fun for Saturday mornings.

Two Sheraton guests will take home diamonds

The bedroom in the refurbished Ambassador Suite, Sheraton on the Park, Sydney

Sydney’s Sheraton On the Park Hotel has up to $10,000 worth of Boucheron Diamonds for two lucky guests booking a suite November 17-25.

Let’s go shopping on Rhodes

Brushed silver earrings from the island of Rhodes

Greece and shopping are a match made in heaven. Especially jewellery, carpets and museum reproductions. Let’s go have a quick look at what’s ab fab on the island of Rhodes.

Provencal picnic in Arles

Cheeses for sale in the Arles market

It’s mid-week market day in the Provence city of Arles, and we’re off to buy picnic goodies off the tourist trail.

Walking Provence with FRANKiE4

Pounding the pavement in Aix en Provence

I’ve joined the army marching through France, dressed in cut-off pants, polo shirts and ugly shoes, armed with cameras and iPads. Except my shoes aren’t tragic, thanks to FRANKiE4 sandals.

How to take travel stress out of your pet

Sleepypod dog

Do your pets freak out when they travel? Here’s a cozy little pod to keep animals nice and safe and less stressed when you’re on the move.