Tag: travel
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A Laconic Sojourn in Berlin
Recently, I embarked on a three-day whirlwind trip to Berlin, a city that has been a constant in my life since the fall of the Berlin Wall. I watched the wall crumble from my hotel room in London, a young backpacker eager to witness history. A few months later, I was in Berlin, chipping off
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Electric excursions: with a Cupra Born
In the concrete veins of Melbourne, I found myself ensnared by the seductive allure of modernity: an electric beast known as the Cupra Born. Oh, what a blast! Its acceleration was a raw, undiluted shot to the system, nearly mimicking the ferocity of my Suzuki VStrom motorcycle, a steed I thought unmatched in its visceral
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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 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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Hiking the Overland Track in Tasmania
Tasmania’s Overland Track is one of Australia’s most renowned hiking trails. It spans over 65 kilometres, from Cradle Mountain in Tasmania’s north to Lake St Claire in the South. The hike is an adventure that takes you through stunning landscapes, and the reward of finishing the journey is an odd feeling of accomplishment. We embarked