Beyond the ground level – Dining in Hong Kong

In a metropolis like Hong Kong, one can easily find themselves overwhelmed or lost in a sea of people. Even simple pleasures like a bowl of wonton soup – whilst served at many eateries – may sometimes seem impossible to find. Rising rental yields and new developments have been shifting eateries (and introducing new ones) to relocate beyond the…

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Greenwich Village Food Tour, New York

I recently returned from a vacation in New York and have so much to share with you all! The first stop of our trip was the Original Greenwich Village Food Culture Walking Tour, one of the most popular tours offered by Foods of New York Tours. What attracted me to this part of town was…

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Woodland House, Melbourne

Not because it’s inconspicuous by any means, but you might just walk past Woodland House if you didn’t realise it was situated in a Victorian mansion – there certainly aren’t many restaurants operating in this kind of space. The restaurant itself consists of several dining rooms (suitable for private events), all of which are well maintained…

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Travel Diary – Shepparton, Victoria

Victoria Park Lake, Shepparton Parklake Hotel, Michelton Winery, Tahbilk Winery Shepparton One thing I love about living in Melbourne is how easy it is to escape from the city and the abundance of road trip options – from venturing out to the vast array of wineries across the Victorian countryside to immersing yourself in the gorgeous scenery…

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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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