One of the best things about Melbourne is its cool bar scene. The laneways and hidden corners are the natural habitat for secret drinking spots and have nurtured many bars that have stood the test of time. Now over the years, I like to think I have built up a decent address book of hidden […]
Alice Springs is a remote town in Australia’s Northern Territory, located half way between Adelaide and Darwin in the heart of the red centre. It took us 3 days to travel from Darwin to Alice and before I arrived I expected to see a dry desert town with red sand everywhere, but too […]
A self-drive tour of the Great Ocean Road is a must-do on any Australian itinerary. The Great Ocean Road in Australia’s south is one of the most scenic drives in the world. Winding through lush rainforest and along spectacular coastline, the road runs over 240 kilometers from Torquay to Allansford on the southern coast of […]
Ahh St Kilda. Much loved Melbourne suburb by the bay. We Melburnians often first venture here as teenagers keen to discover the beach and cool vibes and then form a long-running attachment to this quirky part of our city. The area is wonderfully eclectic with a vibrant mix of people and activities. There are things […]
Back when we were living in Melbourne we took a mid winter trip to Hobart in Tasmania. For my international readers, Tasmania or ‘Tassie’ as we like to call it, is the island at the bottom of Australia that often gets missed out on maps of my country. Hobart is its capital and is a […]