Innocent Bystander Cellar Door and Restaurant, Victoria

The Innocent Bystander Cellar Door is remarkably different from what one might typically associate with a winery. Located in the Yarra Valley wine region, what makes it unique is fact that it is not set amongst lush greenery or vineyards but rather, on the main road of a town centre. Despite this, what it offers…

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Travel Diary – Bondi Beach, Australia

In recent years, trips to Sydney have pretty much become an annual thing so I don’t know why it’s been 7 years since I last visited Bondi Beach – particularly since it’s so close to the city centre! I’m glad that after my visit here last month, it mostly remains the same if not even…

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Tesselaar Tulip Festival – Victoria, Australia

Rich, exuberant colours surround Tesselaar Every year since 1954, large crowds are drawn to Silvan, Victoria where the annual Tesselaar Tulip Festival is held. In addition to the tulips, the festival hosts various themed events on the weekend which feature the hallmarks of a perfect day trip – from art and craft, live music and…

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Travel Diary – Rye, Victoria

    Rye A recent three generation birthday getaway (my uncle, my cousin and her son) was spent at Rye, a resort town on the Mornington Peninsula. Despite the cold weather, we managed to get some gorgeous sunshine, fit in a barbecue and do some seagull spotting. During snow season, you can snap up some fantastic deals…

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Travel Diary – Gold Coast, Queensland

  Gold Coast I can still recall many fond annual family trips spent at the Gold Coast amongst the theme parks, pristine white beaches and softest sand that one could just lie in for hours. The Gold Coast was undoubtedly the definition of a perfect vacation and my trips there have created some of the…

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Travel diary – Sydney, Australia

I love Sydney for its warmer weather, cosmopolitan lifestyle and balmy summer nights. Here are some highlights from a long weekend trip last last year. Corridor in my hotel room, Shangri-La Macarons from Laduree, Pitt St Mall Another view from my room Fried three cheese Gnocchi, Jamie’s Italian Felix bar and bistro Angel Place The…

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