While in Melbourne, it was a must to visit Lune Croissanterie. With stores in Fitzroy, Armadale and the CBD (as well as in Brisbane), solely selling variations of croissants, it’s a favourite for pastry lovers. You often read about the lines and lines of customers waiting on a daily basis. So, I ordered ahead, and … Continue reading Lune Croissanterie
Here’s another tourist thing to do in Melbourne! See the TITANIC 🛳️ 🧊 exhibition. They’ve done a great job of telling the story from construction and development of the ship, to reconstructions of different parts of the ship, compelling stories about travellers and the sinking, rescue 🛟 of many and aftermath. There’s over 200 real … Continue reading Titanic Exhibition at Melbourne Museum
I had a solo trip to Melbourne and it was amazing. I chose to stay at the Rydges, and it was such a great hotel. Located at the east side, near Parliament station, Chinatown and opposite the theatre. Also close to the free trams so it’s super easy to get around. The hotel styling is … Continue reading Rydges Melbourne
Byrdi isn’t your regular cocktail bar in Melbourne, it is one of those places you go to find and interesting and unique cocktail, where you don’t mind paying $30 for the drink, for it’s just so darn good. You won’t get your Margarita or Mojito here, but you will get a creative cocktail that has … Continue reading Byrdi
We booked to stay at the Ace Hotel upon seeing a special via Facebook. We secured a room at $215 per night, and we were able to park close by in a parking centre for $30 overnight. The Boutique hotel is located in the historic Tyne House Brick factory. Rooms are small (we were in … Continue reading Ace hotel @ Surry Hills
In the South Coast, a short drive from Ulladulla at Burrill Lakes is Lagom Bakery, the lakeside store selling a range of sourdough, viennoiserie and savoury treats as well as some artisan pantry products. Lagom, Swedish for 'Just the right amount' is the motto of the store, using ‘just the right amount of - quality … Continue reading Lagom Bakery
For those interested in a bit of history, you can take a tour to the Korean Demilitarized Zone to see the border that divides North and South Korea. This is the only way you can visit the DMZ. You can book online and take a private tour, or a group tour like I did. There … Continue reading Tour of DMZ, Korea
Beautiful location Hamilton Island, off the coast of Queensland, is the most beautiful destination for a holiday. The gateway to the Great Barrier Reef. We were there during the NSW holiday season, so it was quite busy, pretty much booked out but the environment was nice and it didn’t seem hectic at all. You’re able … Continue reading Hamilton Island
Whilst you’re at the Whitsundays, if you’re looking for something to do, head to Whitsunday Gold to try their coffee for it is one of Australia's largest coffee plantations! The fertile valley where it is located houses over 140,000 Arabica coffee trees! Made into their special roast that they bag and sell as well as … Continue reading Whitsunday Gold coffee
We were recommended by our Maxi taxi driver when arriving in Airlie that we should visit Fishii for fresh seafood and we are so glad we followed the tip, for it was outstanding. Fishii (fresh island seafood) is located in Cannonvale in an industrial area (5-10 mins from the main strip in Airlie). It’s a … Continue reading Fishii @ Whitsundays
