Articles tagged ‘Places to Go’
Darwin- Restaurant Review: Relish
By Heather | September 24th, 2006 |
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An awesome kitchy litte café reminiscent of Santa Fe. There are wood framed ceiling hangings, dirt red walls, local art, and an eclectic selection of collectibles including an R2D2, mini deer head, dash board, and gold high-heels all hanging from the menu boards.
Northern Territory- Bark Hut II
By Heather | September 21st, 2006 | Add a Comment »
As an add on, the manager of the Bark Hut happens to be a local biologist. Yes folks not only can he make a foaming cup of Nescafe…he organizes wildlife safaris and specialty fishing tours. Tom Starr runs Wild Plains Safari’s. They specialize in small group tailor made trips to Mary River National [...]
Northern Territory- Mary River YHA
By Heather | September 20th, 2006 | Add a Comment »
Mary River Camp Ground and YHA-
Mary River is family outfit that is very professionally run. Blessed with a stunning country side, they have managed a very good back-to-basics wildlife and river retreat while adding the key ingredients of modern amenities like a restaurant/bar, cook your own facilities, a pool, spa, and a [...]
Sydney- Beer, Laksa, and a Show!
By Heather | September 20th, 2006 | Add a Comment »
The Old Fitroy (Pub/Theater) 129 Dowling Street, Woolloomooloo NSW 2011
http://www.oldfitzroy.com.au/trs/shopexd.asp?id=434
This place is a Culture Vulture Backpackers dream. Ah, this place is just down right cool no matter who you are quite honestly. Where else can you get a Laksa+beer+theatre for $24! The Old Fitzroy is a fabulously seedy dingy little place that [...]
Aussie Exports to Look for- Judy Prosser
By Heather | September 19th, 2006 | Add a Comment »
Aboriginal art in the Northern Territory, and indeed in most markets around Australia everywhere. As an art form, it stands out for its unique interpretation of the world and its forms.
Darwin- Mindil Beach Night Markets
By Heather | September 19th, 2006 | 2 Comments »
Glorious from the first to the last second, the sunsets in Darwin are almost a religion all of their own. Everyone, tourists and local alike, are out on the streets or at the beach to witness the sun slipping behind the opaque golden surface of the ocean almost everyday. Thursdays and Sunday’s the [...]
Southern Highlands NSW, Elephant Boy Cafe
By Heather | September 17th, 2006 | Add a Comment »
Borwal (pronounced Barrel) NSW, in the Southern Highlands is a popular weekend get away for Sydnesiders looking for a bit of “country.” Lush shops, country markets, and slick cafe’s line the streets and surrounds just waiting
Darwin- Wisdom (Restaurant Review)
By Heather | September 17th, 2006 | Add a Comment »
Wisdom, 52 Mitchell Street-
Ever wondered what to call a restaurant built in what used to be the town dental clinic?
Darwin- food intolerance info
By Heather | September 15th, 2006 | Add a Comment »
Coeliac/Gluten Free General Note- While almost all of the Cafes/restraurants were knowledeable about Gluten Free requirements and quite good at working with you on gluten free products, the supermarkets have a very slim selection.
Darwin: Cullens Bay to Mandorah
By Heather | September 14th, 2006 | 1 Comment »
Don’t be fooled! Cullens Bay is walkable from the CBD- I did it in flip flops- BUT I was definitely not keen (must learn Aussieism- KEEN- want to, excited, motivated, also to be sweet on some one) to walk it on the way back. Cullens bay is a fair distance out from the CBD- [...]
