Category: travel
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Black Cat Cafe Fitzroy
In the haze of the late 1980s, I was transported from a yahoo Tasmanian town to the eclectic suburb of Fitzroy, Melbourne. Eager to wander the uncharted alleys of this bohemian city, little did I fathom that the Black Cat Cafe would emerge as my compass for extraordinary geographic and intellectual odysseys. An enclave on…
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Dark Mofo: A Rendezvous with the darkness
I recently attended the Dark Mofo Festival in Hobart, Tasmania, held in the darkness of a Tasmanian winter. This annual event is organised by the Museum of Old and New Art (MONA) and offers a charismatic mix of art, music, food, and fresh culture. The festival takes place against the stunning backdrop of Hobart, and…
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Road trip to Brisbane madness
The long, twisted road to Brisbane had been calling my name for ages, a siren song drowned out by the white noise of floods and plagues. Yet, I finally succumbed to the madness, embarking on a nine-day odyssey of asphalt, sweat, and steel to reach the sun-scorched hellscape of the Queensland capital. Narrandera The first…
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Road trip to Brisbane from Melbourne (Itinerary)
With a steely resolve and a taste for the wild unknown, I’m tearing off on a 9-day, petrol and coffee-fueled escapade aboard my iron steed, cutting a blazing path from Melbourne to Brisbane via the agrarian inland route. As I pierce this sunburned land’s heart, I’ll chronicle my exploits and dish out the untamed truth…
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Hike to Lake Tali Karng
Lake Tali Karng, nestled deep within the alpine region of Victoria, Australia is a serene and very deep lake in a rugged, bush landscape. Our adventure began near Licola a small town approximately 250 kilometres east of Melbourne. The town itself is a base for hikers and hunter and fisher types, with a general store,…
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Road Trip New Zealand South Island
Our seven-day journey through the South Island of New Zealand was a crazy road trip, replete with unforgettable natural eye candy. Here’s the lowdown on our daily itinerary: Day 1: Christchurch to Methven Our journey began at Christchurch airport, where we snagged a beat-up rental car. The rental car was a death trap on wheels,…