Road Trip Across Gold Coast & Brisbane, Queensland Australia
Think Australia’s Gold Coast and the first thing that comes to everyone’s mind will be its glorious sun, golden beaches and of course hot bikini babes and hunks. This modern city of glittering high-rise buildings built around superb beaches, including the world renowned ‘Surfers Paradise’ is Australia’s sixth largest city, and the second largest in […]
Australia Farmer’s Market – You Can’t Get Fresher Than That!
Australia is more than just friendly people, charming cities and beautiful scenery. When you are on the continent, soak in the amazing ambience of Australia’s vibrant Farmers’ Markets which sell everything from fresh produce to hand-crafted gifts and even high fashion. Religiously set up every 2nd and 4th Saturday of the month, I paid a visit […]
Spectacular Fireworks Along South Bank At Brisbane Festival 2012
Brisbane Festival 2012 was all the rave when I was visiting the city in late September 2012. South Bank offers some of the best vantage points along the Brisbane River to view the spectacular performance of Santos GLNG City of Lights and take in the full view of closing night extravaganza, Sunsuper Riverfire. It was still early when […]
Brisbane Powerhouse – An Industrial Creation For Everything Creative
Brisbane Powerhouse is a great place to visit after you are done with your shopping at Jan Power’s Farmers Market which was right outside its vicinity. Nestled along the beautiful banks of Brisbane River (beside New Farm Park) the former power station has become a distinct landmark in the New Farm suburb. The place has grown from a […]
Get Lure On Latrobe At Charming Paddington, Brisbane
Similar to Singapore’s Haji Lane, Paddington is a charming district in Brisbane that’s filled with quaint cottages turned enticing shopfronts and restaurants that spill out onto the pavement. In fact, I adored the place so much that I actually visited it twice when I was in the city! If you are taking a bus to the […]
Mount Coot-tha – Bird’s Eye View Of Brisbane City
Tourists are often drawn to high vantage points where they can get to enjoy a bird’s eye view of the city. Located 7 kilometres west of Brisbane, Mount Coot-tha is a 287 metres peak where one can see all the way to Moreton Bay in the east and the Glass House Mountains in the west […]
Check-In To Room 60 @ Kelvin Grove, Brisbane
Before I head off to Brisbane, friends were telling me how small the city was and I can practically explore the city on foot or bicycle. With time to spare, I decided to include Kelvin Grove Urban Village along my walking trail. Kelvin Grove is home to Queensland University of Technology Creative Industries Department and La Boite Theatre, Queensland’s second […]
What’s A Ponycat & What Does It Got To Do With Breakfast?
The best part about staying at Bowen Terrace Accommodations at New Farm, Brisbane was that 3 of the well-loved local breakfast haunts – The Ponycat Cafe, Au Cirque and The Little Larder were all located within close walking distance! The cafe was rather quiet at around 10am on a Tuesday morning, I supposed everyone had their […]
Brisbane’s PowerHouse Farmers Market – Not Your Usual Super Mart
After a hearty breakfast at Au Cirque, I hurried down to check out Jan Power’s Farmers Market which is just 15 – 20 minutes walking distance away from Bowen Terrace Accommodations in New Farm, Brisbane. Taking place on every 2nd and 4th Saturday of the month from 6am to 12pm at the forecourt of Brisbane Powerhouse, […]
Brisbane West End Lies A Little Greek Taverna
West End may be one of the older suburbs of Brisbane but in recent years it has hardly behave its age. Attracting a number of Europeans, middle easterners and Asians residents, the area now offers a lively fusion of cultures, alternatives and vintage. I was lucky to have a direct bus that brings me from Bowen […]
Winn Lane – A Quirky Mismatched Enclave in Downtown Brisbane
Curiosity got the better of me when I saw Winn Lane signage on an old building along Ann Street towards the direction of The Mega Beat Club. Even though it might just be mischievous graffiti, I decided to follow the direction of the arrow down a rather typical narrow strip of tar. Tucked away deep in the middle […]
Au Cirque – Ever Had Rainbow Trout For Breakfast?
I missed waking up at Bowen Terrace Accommodations at New Farm, Brisbane where delicious western breakfast joints are just around the corner. Having tried The Little Larder, I turned my attention to Au Cirque Cafe which was also just a stone throw away. It was a mistake not waking up early on a Saturday morning […]
