My friend from Anúna days, Toby Gilbert, moved to Adelaide many moons ago where he and his family have settled and I hoped I would get to meet up with him! A visit to ‘Apothecary’, one of the top-rated spots in Adelaide was it! We were first to arrive into an interesting pharmacy-inspired interior, the … Read more
Everyone knows I am no hipster, neither in demeanour nor intent, and yet I find myself drawn to cafes and eateries frequented by earnest millenials pondering whether THIS smashed avocado surpasses the unexpected finery of a spring pea guacamole at THAT vegan pop-up. Such were the online debates about the Flinders St Project in Adelaide, … Read more
‘Hey Jupiter’ is not only the name of one of my favourite songs by Tori Amos (click here), but also the name of a French breakfast joint in downtown Adelaide, much recommended. It certainly had the classic good looks of a Parisian street-side scene, if not the crowds milling past, someone smoking a Gitane outside … Read more
When I arrived into Adelaide, it was a Sunday evening and I was surprised at just how quiet the streets of the city centre were. Later, a friend explained that – at the weekends – the CBD is quiet as most Adelaidians live in one or other suburb and each of those areas has its … Read more
You may have thought I disappeared and forgot the last of my few days in lovely Australia! I came back to Ireland a couple of weeks ago and immediately started a new job, so my attention has been there! Now that I know how my week is working, I have a few more posts about … Read more
While food options in the Outback were pretty limited, I did find a decent lunch in Darwin. With Adelaide, my hopes were set higher: could I find a good Italian and maybe some of Adelaide’s famous hipster brunches? Osteria Oggi was first up on deck in the Italian stakes and reviews looked good, hovering around … Read more
A need for a spicy lunch in Darwin tempted me towards the harbourside area – somewhere I’d not prioritised because of the oft-repeated tour guide warning of saltwater crocodiles in the harbour! I discovered that a harbour wall had been built and a children’s paddling area with beach constructed, which sounds great (hoping crocs can’t … Read more
I think there is only one LGBT bar in Darwin, right opposite the Rydges Darwin Central hotel and there was a large friendly road crossing painted in rainbow colours to welcome all crossers! I was on my way to the nearest 4.5/5 or higher restaurant within a km of the hotel (and recommended by a … Read more
“Yano”, I thought, “yano, it’ll be difficult to take pictures when the flies are at rest on my face”. Yano? I was wrong. The flies of Ayers Rock and surrounds are persistent local residents. After a refreshing breakfast (click here) and evening canape situation practically coated with the l’il buggers (like panko breadcrumbs, but darker … Read more
On my first night in Melbourne, I was zonked by the time difference and had had a pretty good walk around the shops and library for my first day out (click here). It was 9pm by the time I got peckish and I literally gambled on the closest place to the hotel, Ibis on Swanston. … Read more