Brisbane Cafes – Bonsai Botanika
When your preference is tea over coffee it can be difficult to find a really good cuppa in the Brisbane CBD. Especially if you factor …
When your preference is tea over coffee it can be difficult to find a really good cuppa in the Brisbane CBD. Especially if you factor …
We were directed to the Metroplex in Brisbane by some local birders, to be honest, the idea of heading into a light commercial area to …
When I’m on holiday I look for the opportunity to cycle, whether that’s a ride around a small pacific island like Rarotonga on a mountain …
While we were in Bundaberg recently we cycled the Turtle Trail bike and walking path that runs from Kelly Beach south of Bargara up the …
If you love bonsai (the Japanese art of miniature trees) or ume (the beautiful flowering plum trees) then Nagahama bonbai is for you! Held in an historic villa in the friendly town of Nagahama this quick detour on our way to Hikone turned out to be an absolute highlight of the trip.
The bush stone curlew is relatively common in Queensland but has become less common further south particularly in Victoria and NSW where it is now listed …
This Benten-Kutsu cave is a small Shinto shrine within the Hasedera temple. The blending of the two faiths and co-existence of Buddhism and Shinto in …
Kyoto is a wonderful city to wander around and get lost in. It’s flat, relatively compact and packed full of interesting things to see. Heian …
Visiting a Shinto shrine is tightly woven into the daily life, culture and history of Japan. As a tourist, you will probably want to visit …
The Obi Obi Gorge is an easily accessed section of the Sunshine Coast hinterland just down from Maleny. There’s a car park near Baroon Pocket …
Toowoomba is known as the garden city and the Ju Raku En Japanese garden in Toowoomba is one of the best examples in Australia. If …
Over the weekend we set out to explore the Lockyer Valley and Toowoomba area. It’s about a 90-minute drive from Brisbane in good traffic. The …
The Australian Body Art Festival is back again this year. This is the largest body art competition in Australia and attracts both local and international …
These striking double-winged dragonflies are the Graphic Flutterer, they’re common throughout the summer in Brisbane and we often see them around creeks and still water when we’re …
Enryakuji is an easy day trip from Kyoto, just half an hour on the train and you can be breathing the mountain air with stunning …