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lots of guerrilla art events happening around the fringes of #OrangeFOODweek, really blossoming little scene happening in the region

indulged my university budget & champagne tastes by traipsing from gourmet artisan market to village market for the first weekend of #OrangeFOODweek - oh the joy

The launch of the #PopArtCollective in #OrangeNSW has painted a pretty fantastic picture of what the future of art will look like here in regional NSW, and has me pretty glad to be here to catch the first wave.

Orange has its fair share of Good Food Chef Hat restaurants, but there's some real local gems also worth sharing. Ladies & Gentlemen, I present to you the Rocking Horse Lounge - it totally rocks

It's one of the top five destination vineyards of #OrangeNSW, do yourself a favour and visit. very scenic cellar door, incredible wines

Not many people venture over the Blue Mountains when they visit New South Wales, Australia. But you’re in for a treat if you do. Head to Orange, just a 3.5 hour drive west from Sydney, for an authentic experience of the Australian bush countryside.

One of the biggest towns in the Central West region of New South Wales, Orange is surrounded by gold rush era villages that are both charming to explore and full of hidden wonders. In addition to the slice of Australian history you can immerse yourself in, this region is an up-and-coming gourmet destination full of award-winning vineyards, fresh artisanal produce and incredible restaurants and cafes.

After spending over 15 years roaming the world, I’ve come back to my roots and relocated in the Central West of New South Wales. Sure, Sydney has the Harbour Bridge and the Opera House, but this region has an abundance of treasures that I’ll share with you –  so you can experience living like an Australian local.

I recently took a trip to the village of Borenore, which is a 15 minute drive west of Orange, and it was a real experience of soul country for me. I had absolutely no idea before this trip that my family actually traces its Australian roots back to this village, and I discovered that my father’s mother’s ancestors settled here during the gold rush between 1850 and 1870.