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Archives for February 2014

Best Brisbane Places to Eat and Drink: 2014 Top 50 Roundup

I am the first to admit that Brisbane is seriously coming up in the foodie world. Gone are the days when meeting someone for dinner meant choosing between a handful of worthy venues, with so many awesome places to choose from and a sense of culinary bravado on every inner city corner, it’s been hard to get a list down to just fifty of the best Brisbane places to eat and drink. Lonely Planet thinks the scene is pretty special too, crowning Brisbane Australia’s “hippest city” back in 2014. I ... Read More

How to Avoid Food Poisoning When Traveling: My Tips and Tricks

How do you avoid food poisoning when traveling? It's a question people often ask me and one that I've had a lot of experience with - both good and bad. Food poisoning doesn't discriminate. It happens to the best of us. It can strike anytime, anywhere. It’s the arch nemesis of the foodie traveler; those of us who seek out unique local cuisine like it’s travel a badge of honour. So what if the “traditional” food safety guidelines don’t work for you? What if avoiding fresh fruits and vegetables, ... Read More

Funniest Travel Quotes of All Time

We’re all familiar with the usual travel quotes, you know, the ones penned by tremendous writers such as Twain and Theroux longingly romanticizing the grand “unknown”. And while there’s a time and a place for these inspiring words, there are also times when a sense of humour is your best friend – especially when you’re confronted with the endlessly absurd and stressful situations every globetrotter faces at one time or another. Travel doesn’t always have to be about “finding yourself”. It can ... Read More

Road Trip Great Ocean Road: Know Before You Go

The Great Ocean Road curves around the cliffs as if it were a sea serpent. An impossibly black, endlessly long sea serpent glistening in the unrelenting sun.  This is one of the world’s most famous coastal routes, a dizzying drive in Southern Victoria which hugs sky-high rocks vertically colliding with the ocean below. A drive where the laid-back and rugged landscapes melt into the ferocious, turquoise waters of the Pacific. Road Trip Great Ocean Road: An Introduction Who To Take: Take your ... Read More

Romantic Getaways in Australia

The calendar (and Hallmark) says in exactly one week it’s the most romantic day of the year, a time to celebrate the L-word and to surround oneself with all things red and rosy. So, in the spirit of an impending Valentine’s Day, I thought it appropriate to highlight some of the most romantic getaways in Australia to take your sweetheart. Note: Sorry to the singletons among us, I’ll counteract this post next week with a showcase of the best anti-romantic party destinations in Australia, just for ... Read More