When it’s a sunny Saturday morning the only natural thing to do in Melbourne is to brunch. We chose a little place called the Lawson Grove Shop. It can be found tucked away in a side street beneath an apartment building. The canopy of a grand pine tree looms over the cafe, casting cool shadows. The best…
Gundagai, a road trip pit stop
I made a stop over at Gundagai, a small rural town, on the drive from Melbourne to Sydney. I chose the destination from Google Maps as it was somewhat midway between the two major cities therefore had very little expectations aside from being able to grab a quick meal and rest for the night. The wonderful…
Bergen, a city surrounded by seven mountains
Bergen is the second largest city of Norway. It is also one of the most charming cities I’ve come across, overlooking the ocean and surrounded by mountains. I used airbnb for the first time in Bergen and was pleasantly surprised. Everything about this personal stay was perfect, from the place to the host. Each day…
Alone in New Zealand
I was sitting on the grass, coffee in one hand and a book in the other, soaking in the rare Melbourne sun and thinking to myself – how nice it can be to simply be alone. It made me nostalgic of the times when I’ve travelled alone and how different it is compare to travelling…
Montsalvat, a historic art community
Montsalvat is Australia’s oldest art community and is located in Eltham, Victoria. Walking through the grounds of Montsalvat is like walking back in time. The historic buildings are beautifully preserved. There’s also a quaint restaurant called The Boulavard that serves fantastic food. They only have a small kitchen so book ahead if possible. We came across…
Langkawi island life
Langwaki is short flight from Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia. I spent a blissful week lounging on a beach resort and scootering around the island. Langkawi has the most stunning rural landscapes. The fields of rice paddies look like an endless plane of green and blue. Swimming at the Seven Wells Waterfall was amazing. The water was so cool and…
Footscray riverside
Footscray lays in the western suburbs of Melbourne. It’s a low key suburb but amazing if you’re after traditional Vietnamese food and a stroll along the river. It also has great vantage points boasting beautiful views of Melbourne city. This little section of Footscray is quiet charming, lined with parks and a little cafe called Happy River…
Uluru, the heart of Australia
My first post has to be a homage to this amazing land that I’ve grown up on. I was born in Vietnam and came to Australia as a child. My cultural background is Vietnamese but Australia is always home. There are so many beautiful Australian landscapes but the outback is by far the most unique. This…
Venture Somewhere 