postcards | Sunset in New York

the view from 102 floors above Manhattan

travel | Sleep No More

a 'no-spoilers' guide to New York's elusive theater experience 

postcards | New York

New York, in black and white

travel | Washington DC

from the heart of American politics 

travel | a weekend in New York

traversing through Williamsburg, Greenwich village, SoHo, Times Square and the Upper East Side 

travel | long haul flights and sleepy nights

quick tips for surviving long haul flights 

dear Pag Island |

3 years ago today I met you. It was not love at first sight. 

postcards | Hobbiton

On our way from Auckland to Rotorua, we stopped off at Bilbo's house.

postcards | impressions of Auckland

There are few places in the world celebrated for their natural beauty, New Zealand is one of them. For us Australians, it is so close in distance and similar in nature that it makes you feel like you're simply visiting a neighbour. But the picturesque landscape, infused with the Maori culture and the distinctive Kiwi accent can take you a world away from home. Here are a few snaps from our time in Auckland. 

postcards | Rottnest Island

Postcards | Tasmania

Dove Lake, Cradle Mountain

sky |

Postcards | Notre Dame

Impressions of Paris | Autumn

1900's Paris |

A selection of photographs found on PARIS 1914, depicting the beautiful city more than 100 years ago. 

I have no idea how these photos survived the ages, but I'm sure glad they did. Just as we had suspected, Paris was always beautiful. 

Impressions of Paris | Summer

Firstly, happy new year to you all!
I've decided to kick off 2013 with a post on the city where I hope to spend the next New Years at - Paris! The City of Lights. Loved and remembered fondly by so many around the world. I was expecting to fall in love with Paris as soon as I set foot in that city. Instead, my experience in Paris turned out to be unexpectedly memorable.

Venice, the Italian maze |

My favourite place in Italy was definitely Venice. With it's distinctive canals, romantic gondolas and beautiful architecture, it was the perfect place to visit in Summer. By the time we arrived in Venice we were just over the halfway mark for our trip, and had become well accustomed to starting our time in a new place with a guided walking tour (that and carrying big bottles of water around, looking like a complete tourist). 

Roaming about in Rome |

Rome. Home of the ancient ruins, the famous sights and the heart of the Italian heat wave. 

My memories of Rome involved walking around with a 2-litre water bottle in 40+ degrees heat, trying not to faint in the hot air as we admired the Colosseum and fought through the crowds at the Trevi Fountain.

Florence |

From the beautiful blue waters of the French Riviera, we wound our way to the top of the hills to cross the border into Italy. The landscape changed as soon as the bus drove through the border into the countryside of Tuscany, and we were greeted with lush green trees surrounding quaint houses with the distinctive terracotta roof, nestled in sloping hills that resembled giant steps in the mountains.

Piazza di Santa Croce 

French Riviera |

Roomies - with Bec, Dahna and Annabelle in Monaco

One thing I love about Europe is how much the landscape and mood changes between countries. While Barcelona (see previous post) had a very festive vibe, lots of noise and things to see, the French Riviera was all about the luxurious beach lifestyle.