With its contemporary arts scene, unique shopping precincts and exceedingly good doughnuts, Brisbane has a lot to offer the stylish traveller. Read on to discover the best things to see, shop and eat in Brisbane, especially if you love street art and sweet treats! See Begin your stylish stay in Brisbane at GOMA, the Queensland … Read more
The Radisson on Flagstaff Gardens Melbourne ticks all the boxes when it comes to location; it’s got transport links, views and some of the city’s best food covered. Being one of the first hotels you’ll come across when leaving the freeway from the airport, it’s incredibly well located for those coming in from out-of-town. Sitting opposite … Read more
The speciality coffee movement has well and truly gone global and Dubai is no exception. Artisan roasters and speciality coffee labs are popping up all over the city – many under the helm of Aussie/European duo Tom & Serg. With Emirati entrepreneur Ibrahim Al Mallouhi recently opening Espresso Lab to share his passion for coffee too, … Read more
Melbourne’s Queen Victoria Market is both a historic landmark and foodie hotspot. Open since 1878, it’s one of Melbourne’s last remaining working markets and as such has sections that are heritage listed. I’d been to the Queen Vic Market many times but it wasn’t until I joined the Hunt & Gather Food Tour recommended by my hotel … Read more
I’ve always loved the laneways, street art and cafes in Melbourne, but there’s been a couple of changes here since my last visit that are making me appreciate Burn City even more! 5 things I’m loving about Melbourne right now are: 1. Free Trams All trams are now free to ride throughout the city centre – … Read more
I didn’t even drink coffee until I started dating an Australia. Appalled, he got me started with a very weak mocha and trained me up to appreciate the fine art of freshly roasted single origin beans. Fast forward 5 years and I’m a bit of a coffee snob. I’ve sampled some of the best beans … Read more
From traditional afternoon tea to cream cheese frosted ice cream, this is my hand picked selection of the best sweet treats in Melbourne. Warning: the post will cause doughnut cravings! Shortstop Coffee & Donuts Whilst it seems Sydney-siders (myself included) are crazy for cronuts, in Melbourne at the minute its all about the doughnuts. First … Read more
It’s no secret you can’t move for good coffee in Melbourne but what makes some coffee shops stand out above the rest? For me, it’s a combination of great atmosphere, funky décor, good service, quality beans and drool-worthy cake. On that basis this is my selection of the coolest cafés/coffee shops found in Melbourne. Brother … Read more
Since I was lucky enough to win Gold Status with Virgin Australia in a ProBlogger competition this summer I have been reaping the rewards of having airline status for the first time in my life. As I had no idea what exactly Gold Status with Virgin Australia entailed before now I thought I would spell … Read more
So there’s a pretty big secret I’ve been keeping from you for the last few months. Don’t worry I haven’t done anything dodgy. I’ve just been concealing a teeny, tiny secret that has a big impact on a travel blogger – my visa status does not give me the right to travel. *truth bomb goes … Read more
