The last time we visited an orthodox church, we were in Istanbul. The gorgeous frescoes grabbed our attention the minute we walked into the church—a reverent feeling engulfed us. The captivating artistry isn’t designed to just make the church look nice, but instead it has a theological and liturgical function to fulfil—it’s a full representation of the kingdom of God...
Australia is known for its winemakers and they are coming to Canberra! Cellarmasters have asked me to share information on their upcoming event, and I am more than happy to publish this for all the wine lovers out there. Clear your palate, because 20 of Australia’s best names in wine including Gwyneth Olsen, Nick Badrice and Stefano de Pieri are coming to Canberra in...
Llamas are my newest obsession. I have never seen one up-close until recently. They are tall, have a calm demeanour and are cuter than pugs. They have soft fur, adorable ears and round bellies but I was only interested in one llama in particular… his name is Mahogany. With his perfect red polka-dotted bowtie, this South American domesticated camelid was hard to...
We finally found a Malaysian restaurant in Canberra which we think serves authentic Malaysian food that would make any Malaysian proud. There was a buzz about this new restaurant in town sometime in December last year and that’s when we first heard of it. Then, one of our friends Tony, went there and had a feast—he raved about the mud crab dishes and we thought we...
Yes you heard it right, Qatar Airways flies daily to Australia’s capital Canberra and ahead of this service, Qatar Airways has unveiled a specially designed hot air balloon to fly the skies of the city and its surroundings. The balloon, measuring 70 metres in circumference, is the largest hot air balloon in Canberra. To inaugurate the hot air balloon’s maiden flight...
We have always been a fan of Dobinsons Bakery and Cafe. In fact, it was the only excuse to head back to the city on any given weekend. But today, we’re happy to report that Dobinsons has opened its doors in Belconnen! If you’re a north-sider and love their sandwiches, cakes and a whole range of baked goods… you’ll be making plans to head over...
Picture this! You are in a small well stocked and curated bookshop whiffing at the vanilla-almond like scent of old and new books. Now imagine yourself chowing down a mouth-watering spread of cuisine or sipping an array of wines. Welcome to Muse, Canberra’s hangout joint for bibliophiles, gourmands and oenophiles. Located in the chic East Hotel and nestled between...
Eating out can be expensive, especially if you do it every day. I try my best to pack lunch to work but sometimes what you’ve got in that office fridge isn’t going to cut it. I start thinking about lunch around 11 am and try to convince myself: “just eat what you’ve brought”. Somehow, I find my will to listen to myself withering away. I contemplate… and...
We woke up in our cosy wood-fire heated cottage and took some time to soak in the view of Pigeon House Mountain in the distance. The sun had risen and its crepuscular rays streamed through the gaps in the clouds—it was refreshing. While we could have cooked up breakfast in our fully-equipped kitchen, we decided to eat out and found an amazing restaurant named Milk...
September is an electrifying month for Mexicans. One early morning on 16 September 1810, in a small town named Dolores, a priest rang the bell of his church and uttered the Grito de Dolores or Cry of Delores which launched the Mexican War of Independence. Father Hidalgo y Costilla’s Grito cry is re-enacted every year throughout Mexico and celebrated by millions of...