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Driving Out to Tidbinbilla Nature Reserve

Driving Out to Tidbinbilla Nature Reserve

The great thing about Canberra is that while you could be dinning in variety of places, you could be out exploring a nature reserve the next! The number of things to do outdoors are abundant and on a fine Saturday morning, we braved the strong cold winds and decided on a light picnic amongst curious kangaroos at the Tidbinbilla Nature Reserve. Tidbinbilla, the...

One of a Kind Apartments – A Canberra Getaway

One of a Kind Apartments – A Canberra Getaway

On a tranquil street in the wooded suburb of Dickson, One of a Kind Apartments was to be our weekend getaway spot. Located a mere ten-minute drive from the Canberra city centre, these apartments are a perfect choice for staycations and short-term accommodations. We recount our two-night staycation experience through this narrative… It was a typical winter evening in...

Farmhouse Restaurant at Pialligo Estate – A Food Journey Like No Other

Farmhouse Restaurant at Pialligo Estate – A Food Journey Like No Other

  Text by Joseph Ellis | Photos by Rosemarie John It was a chilly autumn day, a Wednesday to be precise. The periwinkle clouds were low, the sky was in a shade of steel blue and we were heading to dinner at Farmhouse Restaurant on Pialligo Estate. Rosemarie had just picked me up from work and as I punched in the address into the GPS, I asked her if she knew anything...

Otaru Bay Story – A Day’s Adventure

Otaru Bay Story – A Day’s Adventure

Along the coast of the Sea of Japan lies the port city of Otaru. It lies northwest of Sapporo in the northern Japanese island of Hokkaido. At dawn, on our fifth day in Japan, we decided to take a day trip (Otaru Bay Story), some 40-minute drive away. We zipped up and pulled our hoodies over our heads. It was snowing. Soft tiny snowflakes fell on my eyelashes as we...

Boozy Brekky at The Elk and Pea Eating House

Boozy Brekky at The Elk and Pea Eating House

Early on a Sunday morning, we set off to enjoy a Boozy Brekky at The Elk and Pea Eating House located on Lonsdale Street in the city. The autumn breeze still had a bite of chill as we parked alongside one of Canberra’s chic and eclectic street. We had heard so much about this restaurant and we were looking forward to sample its famous breakfast menu. It was 8am when...