Picnics are a great way to see a city, spend time with friends, or have an inexpensive celebration. After living in Canberra for over a decade, I went on many picnics in many different locations. Some were with groups of friends or family, and some were dates with my partner. I found that there are … Continue reading Top 6 Picnic Spots in Canberra
Anyone who says that Canberra has nothing to do is someone who is seriously mistaken. I know I keep saying this, but seriously there has been so much on lately: one weekend was the Canberra show, then the multicultural festival, then Enlighten... And these are just the "big" events. These big events are some of … Continue reading Enlighten Canberra & Night Noodle Markets
There's many reasons I love living in Canberra. It's like a big country town, but with everything you get in a city - from boutique shops to malls and outlets, quirky cafes to classy restaurants, events like Fashfest and Floriade, and so much more! A lot of people from Sydney, Melbourne and Brisbane say that … Continue reading Exploring Gibraltar Falls Canberra
Freakshakes are part shake, part dessert, part artwork and they have definitely changed the milk shake game! These are the milkshakes that literally brings the boys to the yard! People have lined up for up to 4 hours to taste these treats! The average waiting time at one point was 2 hours - there's definitely … Continue reading Finally Feasting on Freakshakes at Patissez
Aubergine is a quiet little restaurant tucked away at the Griffith shops in Canberra. It has a small outdoor garden area and many tables for two inside facing alongside the floor to ceiling windows. Before December 2015, we had only been here once as a couple because it is a very popular fine dining restaurant … Continue reading Aubergine Restaurant
Canberra's Annual Multicultural Festival is a three day event in Canberra that aims to celebrate the many cultures we have in our society. The celebration is through performances, food and drink, products for sale, and awareness raising. I've been to the festival before but it's primarily crammed into Garema Place and City Walk, there's a … Continue reading Canberra’s Annual Multicultural Festival 2016
Kind Thai is a fairly new restaurant situated in the Canberra Centre restaurant strip on Bunda Street. It took over the spot that once was Wagamama. I believe that Kinn Thai is part of some kind of chain of restaurants. I recently went there for a group dinner to catch up with a lot if … Continue reading Kinn Thai Canberra
There's been a lot of buzz around The Cupping Room in Canberra City. Everyone is always posting Instagram pics and checking in on Facebook at this location, plus there are a heap of blog posts on this place. Although it is just around the corner from my work, I never really think about going there … Continue reading Cupping Room Friday Lunch
Going to the markets was something I did quite often as a child. My mum and Grandma used to love going to the local markets on the weekends: there was the one of a kind jewellery, home cooked jams and relishes, unique artworks, cute knitted clothes and some random trash and treasure. It was always … Continue reading Honkytonks Night Markets
My partner and I decided to go out for breakfast on Valentines Day. We didn't want to spend too much money and thought this would be a nice date for the two of us. We headed into Manuka on Valentines Day and went to wander around to find a cafe that was free. The first … Continue reading Urban Pantry Wins Again
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The fashion musings of stylist, designer, and writer, Jasmin Rodriguez, also known as "Vintage Vandalizm".
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A 20- Something Brit in Melbourne
Work. Life. Being a sicky.
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Exploring the possibilities of cruelty free food
Searching for affordable and tasty food in our nation's capital
