Architecture, Hong Kong
Hong Kong, while justifiably famous for its food and shopping, is also a wonderful city for architecture buffs. The money that flows from its place as the financial hub of Asia has brought a cluster of…
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Hiking the Dragon’s Back Trail, Hong Kong
Hong Kong can be mistaken for offering nothing other than a bustling financial centre with good food, architecture and shopping. This is a mistake, as there is much more to Hong Kong that time-starved visitors often…
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The Machine Show, Braidwood 2018
The Machine Show—held over three days in Braidwood—brought motorcycle enthusiasts together for an event including a show and shine, swap meet, camping and other associated events. On show were a wide assortment of vintage motorcycles ranging from a…
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Star Ferry, Hong Kong
Hong Kong’s iconic Star Ferry is one of those rare functional aspects of a city that also becomes an attraction in its own right. Similar to the Sydney Ferry from Circular Quay to Manly, the Star…
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A weekend escape to Patonga, NSW
Patonga on the NSW Central Coast is one of my favourite weekend escapes. Situated at the tip of National Parklands, this small fishing town is accessed via the Palm Beach ferry or 90 minutes drive…
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Guide to Canberra
Canberra, Australia’s capital city, is often derided due to its relative blandness and public service sector dominance. However, in recent years, Canberra has been coming of age with urban precincts like Braddon, New Acton and…
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John Muir Trail: Cathedral Lake to Yosemite Valley
The John Muir Trail is a long-distance hiking trail taking in 338.6 kilometres of California’s Sierra Nevada mountain range. On this visit, we hiked for ten days in August, completing a section of the trail…
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John Muir Trail: Ediza Lake to Cathedral Peak
The John Muir Trail is a long-distance hiking trail taking in 338.6 kilometres of California’s Sierra Nevada mountain range. On this visit, we hiked for ten days in August, completing a section of the trail…
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Motorcycle ride: Sydney to Ballarat via the snowy mountains
Summer holidays present an ideal opportunity to get on your motorcycle and ride off into the mountains. This year, the wide-open roads of New South Wales and Victoria beckoned. With the bike packed, it was off down…
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San Franciso, California
San Francisco is well known for its trolley cars, hilly streets and proximity to Silicon Valley. The third most expensive city in the United States is an interesting place to visit. The contrast between the…
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John Muir Trail: Devils Postpile to Ediza Lake
The John Muir Trail is a long-distance hiking trail taking in 338.6 kilometres of California’s Sierra Nevada mountain range. On this visit, we hiked for ten days in August, completing a section of the trail…
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Venice Beach, Los Angeles
Venice Beach is known for its bohemian spirit, street performers and colorful murals. In addition, there is a boardwalk which stretches about one and a half miles to Santa Monica, a skate park and the muscle beach outdoor…
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Lake Daylesford
Daylesford is my absolute favourite Australian country town. It has everything I look for in a weekend escape destination with quality food, interesting independent retail and a variety of activities in which to partake; you…
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Gardens by the Bay, Singapore
Gardens by the Bay on Marina Bay foreshore, is one of Singapore finest attractions and my favourite part of the city. It is the technical achievement of building a garden on 101 hectares of reclaimed…
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Motorcycle ride, Sydney to Mudgee
Riding your motorcycle on empty country roads is one of life’s purest joys. Add in a group of friends and you have a the makings of a great weekend away. This trip comprised an overnight ride from Sydney to…
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Three days in Perth
Firstly, I must admit to having held a bit of a grudge against Perth for the past twenty years or so. Going to university in Perth in the late-80’s, early-90’s, I could not wait to…
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Guide to Daylesford, Victoria
Daylesford is my absolute favourite country town. Located 115 kilometres North West of Melbourne, it has everything I look for in a weekend escape destination. Quality food, a town pleasingly situated on a hill overlooking a lake,…
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Routeburn Track, New Zealand
The Routeburn Track, situated on the south island of New Zealand, is a 32 km or 2-4 day track winding through beech-forested valleys, alongside pristine green rivers and snow covered mountains. The route takes you…
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Guide to a week in Tokyo
Japan is almost endlessly fascinating as so little of what you experience being familiar. The Japanese have a different approach that is evident in all your small interactions. From the service culture you experience daily…
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Himeji Castle, Japan
Himeji Castle is regarded as the finest surviving example of prototypical Japanese castle architecture. It comprises a network of 83 buildings with advanced defensive systems from the feudal period. Dating back to 1333 when Akamatsu Norimura…
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