Falling for Southern Charm in Charleston
Charleston, South Carolina, might seem like an unusual choice for a couple of twenty-somethings visiting the USA for the first time, but it ended up being one of my favourite cities. It wasn’t the Empire State Building, the Grand Canyon or the White House which made me want to visit the USA. It’s the country’s regional diversity, which still manages to put up a good … Continue reading Falling for Southern Charm in Charleston
Sunday Stories 07.02.16
I had my friend Mel staying with me this week, for her first ever trip to Melbourne! It was so much fun showing her around my new home while we caught up. The rest of the week has been pretty manic, but I got plenty of sunshine over the weekend to keep me sane. PS – Planning a trip to Melbourne? Check out my Melbourne Travel … Continue reading Sunday Stories 07.02.16
Sunday Stories 31.01.16
It’s been a busy week this week, but I’ve been lucky enough to be able to do lots of the work I love. We had a quiet Australia Day this year, after working on revisions for an article in the upcoming issue of Electrify Magazine until the early hours of the morning, I was content to get brunch at The Kettle Black and spend the … Continue reading Sunday Stories 31.01.16
Day Trip to the Mornington Peninsula
The Mornington Peninsula is one of my favourite regions in Victoria and is an easy day trip from Melbourne. The peninsula is about an hour’s drive southeast of the city and has around 30 small towns and villages, numerous beaches and several award-winning wineries to visit. Our first stop was Mornington, a small town about halfway down the peninsula. We were planning to go to the Mornington … Continue reading Day Trip to the Mornington Peninsula
One Year of Living in Melbourne in Photos
I can’t believe it has already been a year since I boarded a flight out of Brisbane without a return ticket. I’m celebrating one year of living in Melbourne this week, and I can’t believe how much has happened already. Moving has been one of the most challenging but most rewarding things I’ve ever done. I’ve made wonderful new friends, have had a year full … Continue reading One Year of Living in Melbourne in Photos
In Photos: Melbourne CBD
Over the weekend, I spent about an hour or so walking around Melbourne’s CBD. It was the first time I picked up my camera this year, so not surprisingly, I got mixed results. I’ve taken some of my favourite laneway & arcade photos from this trip and turned them into Melbourne’s Laneways & Arcades in black and white. I acknowledge the Boon Wurrung and Woiwurrung … Continue reading In Photos: Melbourne CBD
Melbourne’s laneways & arcades
Melbourne is famous for its laneways and arcades. They’re the canvas for the city’s adored street art and hide Melbourne’s best bars and cafes. It’s pretty rare to find a city where you actually want to spend time in the city centre, but you could lose hours following Melbourne’s laneways & arcades. The gorgeous arcades get less hype, but they offer a refuge from the … Continue reading Melbourne’s laneways & arcades
Sunday Stories 24.01.16
It’s been a very busy couple of weeks but I’ve been able to work on projects I love, so I’m happy! New gig: Acting Editor at Resource Travel This month, while Resource Travel‘s Editor-in-Chief Michael Bonocore is on assignment in Cuba, I’m stepping as Acting Editor. I still work full time, have other travel writing commitments, including a major print deadline and had 15 hours … Continue reading Sunday Stories 24.01.16
Andy Warhol – Ai Wei Wei: Even better together in Melbourne
Before visiting Andy Warhol – Ai Wei Wei, the NGV’s summer blockbuster exhibition, I didn’t have a clue why the work of the late Warhol and very-much-alive Wei Wei were mingling in Melbourne‘s art gallery. As I worked my way through the exhibitions pace, parallels between the artists popped up, making them seem less like an odd couple and more like kindred spirits. x The … Continue reading Andy Warhol – Ai Wei Wei: Even better together in Melbourne
Sunday Stories 10.01.16
I’m back in Melbourne this week, after an extended break in Brisbane over Christmas and New Years. I’m loving getting back into the swing of things! My planned DSLR dates (just me & my camera!) were waylaid by some back issues, so it’s iPhone-only this week! Test driving ClassPass I signed up to ClassPass this week, to take advantage of an introductory offer – $149 … Continue reading Sunday Stories 10.01.16