To the north of theBrisbane River, you’ll find the trendy and ever-growing area ofFortitude Valley, affectionately known as the Valley. The area is a mash-up of old and new, with many heritage sites situated next to new stores and restaurants. This is where Brisbane’s...
The architecture is every bit as varied as the neighbourhoods, from the classical beauty of St Paul’s Cathedral to the modern majesty of The Shard. London is also blessed with acres of green space, with Hyde Park and Regent’s Park (the latter of which is home to the world-famous Lond...
If you’re staying in the centre of town, grab a taxi to Wilanów Palace and work your way back to the Old Town via Łazienki Park, also known as Royal Baths Park, which has a bronze statue of Chopin. Explore Old Town The Old Town is a Unesco World Heritage site, containing a ...
My friends were stunned to learn who they had in their shop, so I suggested we go and welcome him to Brisbane. I see one previous watchmaker’s mark inside so this watch has been cleaned at least once in the past 50 years. It’s probably long overdue. The latest Royal Enfield bikes ...
After some time in Byron Bay and Brisbane, I finally made it back to where it all began in Sydney. I got to spend more time with my friends Jonathan, James, Erika, Liz, Anja and my Scottish girls Lauren, Susie and Bonita. I spent two months in Australia, longer than I’ve spent ...
Brisbane For years Brisbane pitched itself as quintessentially Australian, with an image that hinged largely on warm weather and a proximity to nature. Over the past decade, however, a lot has changed; mayor Graham Quirk and Queensland’s state government have successfully realigned it as a globa...
painters of Italy and is an UNESCO World Heritage Site. Indeed, it is one of the most focal points of both art and spirituality. This church is a powerful place for believers and art lovers alike. Your guide will be a Franciscan friar expert in history and art and will ...
In 2004 an elderly man fire-bombed a Brisbane house because he believed the owner cheated him out of a $2.5 million Lotto win 18 years before. Milan Laus, 77, was not only monumentally unsuccessful, but his intended victim had sold the house to a former policeman who promptly disarmed him...
Located only a couple hours North of Brisbane is the stunning Sunshine Coast. The sunshine Coast airport serves a gateway to the regions pristine beaches, vibrant beach side towns, and scenic hinterland. Whether you are a local resident heading out, or a tourist heading to... ...
The central White City area is distinct for its German Bauhaus-style buildings and it’s now a UNESCO World Heritage site for the vast number of them in this style. Seek out more stories of the city’s foundations and Jewish history at the Eretz Israel Museum and the Grand Synagogue of ...