At first, I was lured here by the romantic images of hot mineral baths from the tourism board of the region. For me, Daylesford had been just that, a place where I can get some soaking in a giant bathtub as well as indulge in expensive day spa treatments. What I didn’t realise, is that … Continue reading »
On the weekend Sir Richard Branson fulfilled his promise to serve as a stewardess on an Air Asia flight after losing a bet to Air Asia’s CEO Tony Fernandes two years ago. Dressed in the airline’s famous red uniform and followed the standard grooming code of shaved legs, made up and a styled hair-do. So … Continue reading »
One thing about the Australian flora is that they are built for tough, extreme climate conditions, with tough evergreen leaves that stays the same shade throughout the seasons. In areas such as Victoria, South Australia and Tasmania where the climate is more temperate than the rest of the continent, European trees thrive and in autumn … Continue reading »
Checked in: 03 May 2013 Checked out: 05 May 2013 Room: Superior Suite King Bed with Kitchenette Price paid: $254 for 2 nights, room only You know, there are hotels where you really want it to be good, and while your first impression may be fantastic, you check out just a little bit disappointed. Novotel Forest Resort is one … Continue reading »
Now in its fifth year, Vivid Sydney is promising its biggest event yet, lighting up buildings, streets and cityscapes transforming the city at night into a colourful canvas of light, music and ideas and become a playground for the world‟s creative industries. For two weeks between 24 May and 10 June, Sydney’s iconic structures such as the Opera … Continue reading »
It is, indeed another Doctor Who related post. I can’t help myself. I feel inspired every time I watch an episode and as I watched last night’s episode on ABC – Journey to the Centre of the Tardis I was flipping through an in-flight magazine a friend of mine brought me from her trip and thought … Continue reading »
I had a birthday yesterday, and despite my football team losing the grand finals on the same day, it was a fantastic day. I didn’t choose to do anything special, it was enough to have spent it with family. I find that as we get older, birthdays tend to become less of an event and … Continue reading »
This is still a travel blog. Keep reading. I just want to talk about this alien in my life. I watch him every week (during its season) as he goes about exploring the universe, on no particular quest but to satisfy his curiosity, and on many occasions save the world while he does it. He is, the … Continue reading »
The lovely World Via Standby nominated me for *I think* the Versatile Blogger Award and the Liebster Blog award. While I know these are mostly a social link between bloggers I believe it is always nice to be recognised for the hardwork we’ve all put in for our blogs. So, I am going to play … Continue reading »
Photos by William McPherson Some hate it, some love it. While it’s just another harbour city, Auckland does have redeeming qualities. Its Parnell district and Devonport districts are so charming that visitors often forget they are in fact in the largest financial hub of New Zealand. My article Charming Parnell of Auckland describes one such … Continue reading »
It has been a while since I rode on the Scenic Railway but its rattling steep descend down to the valley from the Three Sisters has always been the foundation of many childhood memories in the Blue Mountains. Now, the iconic Scenic Railway in the Blue Mountains, Australia, has received $30million upgrade to offer visitors … Continue reading »
I had flown up to the Sunshine Coast for the Easter weekend to escape the rat race in Sydney only to find myself stuck in traffic in Eumundi, a small historic town in-land from the Sunshine Coast. Bumper to bumper, we inched slowly into town and watched helplessly as parking spaces decline by the second. … Continue reading »
Noosa on the Sunshine Coast is almost like what I remember from years ago, it is still a holiday paradise with soft waves clashing on the clean sands of Main Beach, and the calm gentle river that feeds inland that is so relaxing to look at. The only difference is that shops and restaurant are … Continue reading »