Little National Hotel, Barton Words: Jane Speechley Images: Little National Hotel While much of the international attention on Canberra recently has focused on the revitalised district of Braddon near the city’s centre, smart travellers won’t ov…
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Joe’s Bar, Art of Aperitivo Menu, East Hotel, Canberra
Words: Jane Speechley Images: Jane Speechley and supplied. Joe’s Bar in the lobby of East Hotel in Kingston has been a popular installation on the Canberra dining scene since it opened its doors in August 2016. Though it’s only been open a relatively sh…
Agostini’s, Kingston, Canberra
Words: Jane Speechley Images: Jane Speechley and supplied. There’s nothing like a vacant space in a busy location and a few ‘under construction’ signs to build anticipation. Since the popular Ox Eatery at East Hotel closed down last year, locals and h…
InterContinental Sanctuary Cove Resort, Gold Coast, Australia
Words and photos: Monica Tindall Gold Coast is certainly a fun destination for family travel. Theme parks, hinterland, a burgeoning food scene, a generally pleasant climate, and striking stretches of golden sandy beaches, make the area a treasure trove for hol…
Five Travel Tips for Visiting Canberra, ACT, Australia
Words and photos: Monica Tindall Get Mobile Wi-Fi Many hotels in Australia don’t yet offer complimentary Internet services, and you’re going to want connection not only in your room but on the road as well. Having a mobile router allows you to naviga…
Best Breakfast Canberra? Five Fab Brekkies We Found in the ACT
Patissez Patissez may be best known as the creators of the FreakShake, but their breakfast menu is assuring that they are fast gaining new fame for their more substantial offerings. The Cupping Room Great coffee is one thing, but this café backs up the excellent ja…
Truffle Hunt at Blue Frog Truffle Farm, Canberra
Words: Jane Speechley Photos: Monica Tindall While many of us have enjoyed the intoxicating aroma and earthy taste of black truffles, it was a rare treat to be able to visit the source and join in a truffle hunt at Blue Frog Truffles in Canberra, Australia. The Canb…
Yabby Jaffles, Monster Kitchen & Bar, Hotel Hotel, Canberra
Words: Jane Speechley Photos: Monica Tindall Set amongst the incredible architecture of Hotel Hotel, it would be easy for Monster Kitchen and Bar to be overwhelmed by its surroundings. Instead, the venue is carving out a solid reputation for hearty and soph…
Hilton Sydney, Hotel Review, Australia
Location You can’t beat the location of the Hilton Hotel Sydney. Smack bang in the middle of the city it’s walking distance to many attractions, and only steps away from bars, restaurants, shopping and entertainment. Certainly one of the many benefits is that of e…
Gowings Bar & Grill Restaurant Review, QT Sydney, Australia
Part of one of Sydney’s hottest boutique hotels, QT Sydney, Gowings Bar & Grill first caught my attention with their breakfast menu. Natural leavened stone baked bread, spelt, organic, flax, pomegranate molasses, raspberry sherbet, choice of milks – almo…
Shangri-La Hotel Sydney, Australia
A year ago was my last visit to Shangri-La Hotel Sydney, and still with all of the wonderful accommodation options in the city centre, it is the hotel that speaks most to me when recommending an unforgettable stay in Australia’s Harbour City. All rooms are blessed w…
Blu Bar, Shangri-La Hotel Sydney, Australia
If you visit one bar in Sydney make it Blu Bar. Short visits call for scoping out the best and I can’t imagine finding a more stunning setting than what is offered on the glass walled 36th floor of the Shangri-La Hotel, Sydney. Sweeping views of the harbour could leave […]