This weekend, thousands of eager music goers are descending upon Byron Bay on the New South Wales coast for the annual Splendour in the Grass festival. The festival brings many incredible live acts to Australia as part of four days of world-class music, coastal camping and festival-spirited fun. I’ve been lucky to have travelled to […]
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A cold, wintery night on a Saturday for many Melburnians means warm pyjamas and nesting under a blanket. Though, those who are willing to rug up and brave the elements can venture out into the night and find themselves wandering through a lively festival. The Gertrude Street Projection Festival is one such festival where the
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Shoku iku, in the heart of in Northcote, is a beacon for Melbourne’s raw food and healthy eating movement. The shopfront itself is minimalist, and the dining space is commanded by clean lines, stone flooring and heavy warmth of timber furniture. Yoko Inoue, renowned Melbourne raw food chef, is the mastermind in the Shoku iku
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Melbourne’s food culture is as vibrant and unique as its markets, fresh produce and those who sell, cook and serve it. South Melbourne Market is one of Melbourne’s most popular markets and people from everywhere pace the walkways to buy their food here. There are the life-long locals who gather in search of groceries, coffee
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Our waitress welcomes us in from the street as we leave the bustle of scooters, push-bikes and foot traffic at the roadside. Manik Organik in the intimate surrounds of Sanur, Bali is passionate about healthy food and a natural lifestyle; its airy bungalow-styled dining area sets the scene for a meal that will nourish our
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Winter Solstice is the shortest day of the year in Australia and what better way to celebrate than to actually get out in the open. While the lack of daylight may bring some people down, it brings about a sense of renewal for many who realise that winter is slowly melting away and spring will
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A restaurant can be measured by its dessert menu and a place where this is no further from the truth is The Reverence Hotel. Though The Rev (as it’s fondly known by its faithful patrons) is actually a live venue with adjoining bar, which just happens to have a killer Mexican-slanted menu with loads of
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I’ve lived in Melbourne’s east for a big chunk of my life and The Dandenongs are right on my doorstep. It’s always been on my list to do a bit of bushwalking in The Dandenongs but I’ve never proactively set the time aside to actually do it. There have been times when I’ve trekked up
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Melbourne is famous for its streets and alleyways filled with cafés, restaurants, bakeries and eateries. Melbourne also boasts an extensive array of multicultural cuisines and many outlets are embracing the possibilities when it comes to vegetarian and vegan food. I took The Travel Belles on a Vegetarian Foodie Tour of Melbourne recently. Head over to
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After a day of vintage shopping on Smith Street in Collingwood late in 2012, I came across a gorgeous piece of street art. A bright green fish was found swimming up the side of a building, bringing life to its concrete surrounds. Back then, the fish was showing slight signs of decay. I returned to
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