Sunday Stories 5-12.04.14
Autumn is creeping in, little by little, and I feel like a kid in a candy shop. The leaves don’t change colours in Brisbane like they do in Melbourne, so this is my first “real” Autumn. It’s already my favourite season! Continue reading Sunday Stories 5-12.04.14
Melbourne International Comedy Festival: The Great Debate
The Great Debate is one of the most eagerly anticipated shows at the Melbourne International Comedy Festival. Every April, Melbourne‘s theatres, bars and public buildings fill with a line up of comedians from around the world, and the crowds that come to see them. The Great Debate is held in Melbourne’s Town Hall, and is a comedic debate held by six high profile comedians, making … Continue reading Melbourne International Comedy Festival: The Great Debate
Paris Day 2: A Busy Day in Le Marais
I wish I could bottle the feeling I had on my first morning in Paris. It was my fourth visit to my favourite city, and I still feel… Continue reading Paris Day 2: A Busy Day in Le Marais
9 Things to know before you visit the Eiffel Tower
As of yesterday, the Eiffel Tower is 126 years old! Not bad for a building that was only meant to be temporary, and torn down after 20 years. When it was unveiled in 1889, it wasn’t popular with the Parisians, but today it’s one of Paris‘ best-loved icons and attracts more visitors than any other paid attraction in the world. 1. A case of mistaken identity It … Continue reading 9 Things to know before you visit the Eiffel Tower
Paris Day 1: Lost in Paris
My first preference after spending 24 hours in the air is to walk around with a paper bag on my head. Unfortunately, I’m often in the mood for a shower and a nap, not a four-hour interrogation… Continue reading Paris Day 1: Lost in Paris
Sunday Stories 22-29.03.15
I’ve had a couple of friend, fun & food-filled weeks, with delightfully warm weather over both weekends. I’m squeezing two week’s worth of discoveries into this post, because I was flat out with posting last week!
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The Hardest Part of Making your Travel Dreams a Reality
How many times have you dreamed of making a trip happen, done some quick googling, picked up brochures from your travel agent or torn pages from magazines, only to never have your dreams materialise into an amazing trip? I know that it took me years to get around to taking my first big trip and now that I’ve moved cities, I’m finding it easier to … Continue reading The Hardest Part of Making your Travel Dreams a Reality
One Perfect Day in Budapest
I’ve visited many beautiful cities in Europe that I loved dearly, but none have captivated as much as the capital of Hungary. To spend a day in Budapest is to momentarily leave reality and enter in to a fairy-tale world! Teeming with gorgeous neo-gothic architecture, delicious street food, and lively bars, we show you how to spend the perfect day in this incredible city. Continue reading One Perfect Day in Budapest
Hipmunk City Love: Best of Montréal Boutique Hotels
During my extended visit to New York City in September, I’m taking a weekend side trip to Montreal! I’m so excited that I’ve started looking up things to do & places to stay for a weekend break. As part of Hipmunk’s City Love initiative, I’m sharing Montreal’s best boutique hotels which I have my eye on for my upcoming stay. I love staying in accommodation … Continue reading Hipmunk City Love: Best of Montréal Boutique Hotels
One Perfect Day in Medellin
Medellin, a bustling metropolis nestled in the Andes of northwestern Colombia, is often referred to as “the city of eternal spring.” The delightful year-round climate has made this beautiful city a popular destination for both travelers and expats alike. It’s recently been named the most innovative city in the world and there’s something to please just about everyone; whether you’re after gastronomy, nightlife, culture, history, or adventure, Medellin is sure to please. Continue reading One Perfect Day in Medellin