No trip to Melbourne is complete without it. It’s heralded as one of the world’s all-time best scenic drives. Like the drive up California’s coast on Highway 1, the Great Ocean Road is a lovely meander that should be on your lifetime list of things […]
Phillip Island is most popular for the penguin parade, but there is more to do and see to make the long trip truly worthwhile. I know in asking about the island, there were many that said “don’t bother”, but we ended up taking a […]
MELBOURNE is the most European of Australia’s cities, and while it may lack a truly stunning natural setting or in-your-face sights, it has its share of subtle charms. Here are some tips when visiting this modest but enchanting city. 1) Stay at the Novotel in Collins A […]
We took the rest of the family to Watson’s Bay again. My sister in law’s boyfriend was thoughtful enough to prepare a little picnic for all of us to enjoy in Robertson’s Park. It was such a delight to sip champagne from plastic […]
Another reason to visit Sydney is to spend quality time with my cousins – the Joneses. In line with a Bilateral Mobility Program between Australia and the UK, they decided to migrate to Sydney to take advantage of cross job or study […]
Shopping will always be a highlight but I am featuring this mall not because of its excellent retail selection but because of its amazing food court. My cousin was raving about this and I was thinking to myself…. foodcourt??? But to see it is to […]
My father in law decided to join us for a brief morning stroll before meeting the rest of the gang for brunch at the Westfield Food Court. We walked to Hyde Park for a quick breather from the city’s urban landscape. It was a pleasant […]
The Rocks is one of the most-visited parts of Sydney. It is not hard to see why. Nestled at the foot of the Sydney Harbour Bridge and on the western shores of Sydney Cove, The Rocks is considered the foundation place of Sydney and Australia, […]
A few blocks from the QVB is the Darling Harbour – A lively and interactive urban centre. As one of the city’s largest dining, shopping and entertainment precincts, the area has a full calendar of outdoor events, as well as plenty of indoor activities and some […]
My family and I took the obligatory photo by the Sydney Opera House backdrop. For most tourists who visit Sydney, this iconic shot is the highlight of their trip. A series of photo shoots from different angles is an afternoon well spent until there is that […]
We left Manila for Sydney via PAL at 1015Pm and arrived around 845AM local time. The 7hour travel time could have been a good sleepover but everyone was too excited to get some shut-eye. We arrived at our hotel just before lunch all groggy but raring […]
Researching logistics for a family of 12 can be quite arduous especially when people have varying issues. Our group was composed of 2 senior citizens (one with a knee problem), a very pregnant sister in law (she was 7months then) and 2 families with kids (10-16yo). […]
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