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I had a torrid time in HKG recently as I transited through from SYD to LHR and back again on the Virgin Australia / Virgin Atlantic route. When I booked the VA83 / VA 5341/2 route I knew there was a 7hr 20min lay over on the way out and a 3hr 30min lay over on the way back. I assumed I would...

Dear AFFers A new insurer has hit the market, called Huddle: The future of insurance, available today They are an ethical insurer and Cert B Corporation, underwritten by Hollard (Hollard Insurance - Retail Brands and Partners - Insurance Partners - Hollard Insurance) who also underwrite...

Planning to make a short trip back for my brother's wedding in the UK. Regular AFF contributor, mostly in the wine forums, with a definite need to travel. Time poor and travel knowledge poor - happy to pay the smart AFFer who suggests the flights I book. Travelling: Just me, an adult PAX, with...

Dear AFF friends A general warning to those booking a hirecar in Spain. Goldcar is a popular hirecar option, including for us Aussies booking through Expedia AU as Goldcar seem to offer the most competitive pricing. However, when you arrive at the desk to collect the hirecar they insist on...

Without giving away my age! I am posting a speculative Sydney event idea. A little bit different to what we have run so far in Sydney in the last few years. But it comes at a higher cost point, hence seeing if there is any serious interest. As I hit the 21 year milestone (!), I was thinking of...

Please post here if you know of any upcoming Brisbane wine inspired events or just want to catch up with other AFF Wine Lovers in Brisbane

Re: AFF Sydney Wine Meet UpsCoonawarra Roadshow Event: 3 hours with 26 Coonawarra wineries. Typically it’s the winemaker, vigneron, or the owner that shows up and does the pouring. Top chance to taste a huge selection – easily more than 100 wines on pour, and an opportunity to ask questions and...

Please feel free to post any upcoming wine events in Sydney that other AFFs might be interested in.

On the back of the Chateaux du Pape purchase made earlier this month through CM, I've just received a postal promotion for an EOFY promotion and a $30 gift card to be used before 26 June 2016 on a minimum $120 spend of a dozen or more wines (excludes click frenzy and buy 2 get 1 free offers)...

Dear Friends Another wine inspired dinner has been organised for Sydney. The last one in January was such good fun. And there were so many great people connecting over some lovely wines. Details of the May event are above. If you would would like to join us, then we would love to see you...

Inspired by the excellent pictures posted by DrSammyLee for the January event, it's time to organise another AFF Wine Lovers Meet Up in Sydney. Details below: Date - Friday, 13 May (Friday the 13th!) Time - 6pm onwards Venue - [Bar Reggio - the rustic Italian we wanted in Jan that was shut]...

Dear AFF friends This is a wider invite to the lovely AFF community regarding a Wine Tasting Meal that has been booked in Sydney for 6:30pm on 6 January 2016 at Sky Pheonix, located in the heart of the Sydney CBD. Ten people have confirmed their attendance, and around another five are still...

Dear Blog Friends and Wine Lovers This would be a good spot to arrange the odd catch up where we can meet in person, share a bottle or two from our trophy cabinets, and strengthen those blog ties. Please feel free to post away for your city or region. Looking forward to meeting some of you in...