The sound of taiko (Japanese drums) will echo through Docklands as part of the Japanese Summer Festival. To hear taiko being performed is to experience an energy that has been channelled through ancestry for over 500 years. Last year, I was enthralled by the rhythm of taiko. I will be going back again this year! The [...]
With a week of school holidays left, and a week of rain forecast, here are my top 10 school holiday activities for Winter. If you click on the name of the attraction, it will link to my review of it, a map, website and pricing details. 1. Melbourne Museum – free entry for kids, [...]
Flying downhill on a bike always makes me feel good. I feel a sense of freedom and playfulness. A voice in my head says “Holidays!!! Yey!!!!” Cycling along the Yarra River last weekend, I suddenly decided to head down the bank onto the lower path. Ignoring the squeals of my friend Lorelei, who had visions [...]
It’s good to spice up your life sometimes! Bhoj is an Indian restaurant located in the New Quay area of Docklands. I was tempted in as I strolled along the New Quay pier on a balmy night, enjoying the stunning views of Melbourne’s CBD across the water. When I walked by Bhoj, the glass walls [...]
We literally stumbled upon this restaurant as we were walking along the Yarra River one afternoon. It was 40 degrees outside, and we wandered into a lovely oasis. It was to be the perfect break from sight seeing. The food is Lebanese and Mediterranean – and delicious. I am still dreaming about their mixed platter, [...]
If you love classic cars, you will love this place. My favourites were the Ferraris, but there were also Jaguars, Mercs, Rolls and Bentleys – and Lindsay Fox’s old delivery truck! Vehicles are all in beautiful condition. The Museum is in the 2 storey red brick Queen’s Warehouse, which was formerly used by Customs. Check [...]
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