Melbourne’s Night Noodle Markets
The Night Noodle Markets sweep through Melbourne, Brisbane and Sydney for a couple of weeks every year celebrating the diversity of Asian cuisine and its profound influence on Modern Australian cuisine. It’s one of my favourite foodie events. Whether you’re a local or a visitor in town, the Night Noodle Markets do a great job of representing the many cuisines that have played such a … Continue reading Melbourne’s Night Noodle Markets
My first baseball game: Yankees vs Red Sox in New York City
The atmosphere at America’s favourite sports matches is legendary. I was determined to soak up the excitement at an iconic American sports game while in New York City. It was baseball season, so I bought cheap tickets to see the New York Yankees play the Boston Red Sox at Yankees Stadium in The Bronx. Two iconic teams, thousands of diehard fans and one age-old rivalry. I … Continue reading My first baseball game: Yankees vs Red Sox in New York City
Central Park Mall in Green & Gold
These photos were taken on my last day in New York City. I was determined to see the Central Park Mall, the beautiful tree-lined walkway through the Central Park which features in so many films and television shows. I was disappointed to miss the golden autumn foliage by mere days (four, to be exact!), but I found a different kind of beauty in the glowing, … Continue reading Central Park Mall in Green & Gold
A Visit to Napoleon’s Tomb at L’Hotel des Invalides, Paris
The L’Hotel National des Invalides in Paris is a French military museum and memorial complex, as well as the final resting place of the Emperor Napoleon. A military museum is usually the last place you’d find me, but I was spending the morning with my Dad, whose passion for history is so infectious that he made it interesting. My sister, Georgie, had just returned from her student … Continue reading A Visit to Napoleon’s Tomb at L’Hotel des Invalides, Paris
Find bayside bliss in Parkdale, Melbourne
Most tourists make a beeline for Brighton, but it’s not the last word on bayside brilliance in Melbourne. Parkdale is a peaceful residential suburb 40 minutes from the city, but it feels like a world away. Moving to Melbourne, I was secretly a bit sad about moving so far away from beautiful beaches. Growing up in Brisbane, between the Gold Coast and the Sunshine Coast, I loved … Continue reading Find bayside bliss in Parkdale, Melbourne
Sunday Stories 08.11.15
It’s been a busy, mostly sunny week here in Melbourne! Melbourne Cup Tuesday was a public holiday in Victoria for Melbourne Cup. We didn’t go to the cup, but I was a little jealous when we went out to get a coffee and were surrounded by cup-goers in their race day best. I was not so jealous later that evening when the streets were full … Continue reading Sunday Stories 08.11.15
Why visit Versailles? Exploring France’s last royal residence
Three million people visit the Chateau de Versailles every year. A successful visit will include an early start even in winter, patience in queues and battling the inevitable, year-round crowds. The zoo-like atmosphere inside the palace dampens the magic and it will take up one of your precious holiday days in Paris. So why bother with Versailles? Even if you’re not a history buff, the … Continue reading Why visit Versailles? Exploring France’s last royal residence
Dinner at Balthazar, SoHo
You’re spoilt for choice for dinner in New York City, but of all the places I ate, Balthazar took the cake. Strawberry short cake, to be precise. Keith McNally’s Paris-in-New-York restaurant in SoHo has a brassy, old-world elegance that sets it apart. I seriously love this place, and I recommend it to all of my friends visiting the city – dinner at Balthazar is one … Continue reading Dinner at Balthazar, SoHo
Celebrating the in-betweeners on Waterfall Way
Last year I went on a road trip with my family through Waterfall Way, the most beautiful drive in New South Wales. I have been in awe of the beauty of Queensland for years, but before this trip I’d never given regional New South Wales too much thought. I’ve done a few posts about the highlights of the trip, the Queensland section of the trip … Continue reading Celebrating the in-betweeners on Waterfall Way
Blink & You’ll Miss It: Melbourne’s pop up floating bar
It is shaping up to be a summer spent on the water. Well, at bars on the water, anyway. A few weeks ago I was tucking into fresh oysters and lobster rolls in Hell’s Kitchen on NYC’s Floating Lobster Shack, and back in Melbourne last weekend I was sipping on sparkling and rose on Melbourne’s first floating bar. Melbournians love a good trend, love a pop-up … Continue reading Blink & You’ll Miss It: Melbourne’s pop up floating bar