Tucked away on the southeast coast of Tasmania, Hobart feels a world away from the mainland, in the best way possible.  The best things to do in Hobart include visiting Mona, shopping & grazing at the Salamanca Markets, exploring quaint Battery Point, visiting Lark Distillery’s cellar door, indulging in fresh Tasmanian seafood, and making day trips from Hobart to the Huon Valley, Peppermint Bay or … Continue reading 10 Best Things to do in Hobart in 2025 (+ Map & Tips)

Lots of cities are great on paper, or movies, or Instagram, and yet disappoint in person. Then there are cities that don’t warrant their own bible-sized guidebook, yet seep under your skin and wriggle their way into your heart. Hobart, the state capital of Australia’s “Apple Isle”, is one of those cities for me. Last weekend, my boyfriend and I spent the weekend in Hobart. … Continue reading Why visit Hobart? Falling for the capital of the Apple Isle

I spent the weekend in Hobart with my boyfriend, which was the first time either of us had ever travelled to Australia’s southernmost state, Tasmania. I was so blown away by how beautiful this part of Australia is, I am already dreaming and scheming of ways to return. I’ll be posting more details of our trip this week, but I wanted to start by sharing our experience at … Continue reading Stay in Hobart: Hadley’s Orient Hotel