Matt and Brett, Author at Newcastle Weekly

Lifestyle Matt and Brett - November 8, 2025

Like us, have you ever shared that mandatory "bevies before boarding" photo at the airport and had someone chip you for drinking before noon?

Lifestyle Matt and Brett - October 10, 2025

NW columnists Matt and Brett arrived home this week with one of the worst cases of jet lag they've ever experienced.

Lifestyle Matt and Brett - September 13, 2025

Matt and Brett recently had to renew their passports... how quickly 10 years goes by. There’s something special about receiving a new one.

Lifestyle Matt and Brett - August 16, 2025

Last weekend Matt and Brett decided it was time to start cleaning out their garage of all the junk they'd been collecting over 20-plus years.

Lifestyle Matt and Brett - July 19, 2025

Anyone who has ever backpacked will tell you that the easiest way to save on accommodation when you’re travelling is to travel overnight.

Lifestyle Matt and Brett - June 8, 2025

We’ve been chatting lately about planning our next holiday and it’s highlighted the different approaches that we take. How do you go about it?

Lifestyle Matt and Brett - May 14, 2025

Have you ever found yourself delaying a holiday because you have a pet at home that you don’t know what to do with while you’re away?

Lifestyle Matt and Brett - April 8, 2025

When it comes to holidays, we’ve found that it’s so easy to fall into the "comfortable" trap of going to places we’ve already been.

Lifestyle Matt and Brett - March 12, 2025

This year, Brett won the coin toss, and we are embracing autumn with a couple of very different weekends away.

Lifestyle Matt and Brett - February 12, 2025

Matt and Brett debate whether turning 50 is just a number and reflect on the different stages of their lives.

Lifestyle Matt and Brett - January 7, 2025

During the summer break, most of us - including Matt and Brett - make an annual pilgrimage to our favourite holiday spot for some R&R.

Lifestyle Matt and Brett - December 16, 2024

As the holiday season approaches, we are all making plans to catch up with family and friend, as are NW's travel gurus Matt and Brett.

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