It’s been a year in Melbourne town but one thing is always guaranteed-cultural diversity. From its rich migrant tapestry to its thriving arts community, Melbourne is a resilient city & there’s always something new popping up, we explore the latest rooftops bars, hotels & eateries.https://www.panpacific.com/en/hotels-and-resorts/pp-melbourne.html https://www.travellingsenorita.com
Gerald Diffey was born in the UK & slowly rode a bicycle to Australia in the Thatcherism days. Opening a local neighbour jaunt in Carlton, Melbourne a couple of decades ago- Gerards Bar is his ode to the hospitality industry. Later opening in San Sebastián & more recently locating to a larger space in Lygon St Melbourne, tu casa es mi casa’https://www.geraldsbar.comhttps://www.travellingsenorita.com
Carol Fox is all about confident communication particularly with women in sport. We catch upwith Carol from her retro abode in Kirra, a seaside town she’s proud to call home.https://www.carolfox.comhttps://www.travellingsenorita.com
It’s all about Kirra folks, from newly styled holiday apartments to global eats & seaside beats, the beachside haven is a hive of activity putting the Southern Gold Coast firmly back on the surfers map.https://kirrapoint.com.auhttps://www.travellingsenorita.com
@Nicka35 is a Gold Coast media icon who broadcasts a daily surf report to thousands and has recently kicked off a banging DJ career,.We caught up with him at the Mondrian Hotel Burleigh to dig deeper on his back story.https://mondrianhotels.com/gold-coast/https://www.travellingsenorita.com
Mondrian Hotels are a renowned luxe, lifestyle brand across the globe, from Mexico to France, the latest is the newly opened Mondrian Burleigh, it’s the hotels first foray into Australia.https://mondrianhotels.com/gold-coast/?utm_source=google&utm_medium=organic&utm_campaign=gmb-website&utm_content=website_buttonhttps://www.travellingsenorita.com
Jenny Mcdonald studied medicine, then quickly realised it wasn’t for her. She began working in science related fields and a coffee catch up with a friend in Covid hatched the plan to launch Dunedin Craft Distillers- using waste for tasty gin, vodka & limoncello, plus more.https://www.dunedincraftdistillers.nz/our-story?srsltid=AfmBOoo5AFZu8zaTlMEfUCdiKmeft3zT4qCE--mUbbiBpWiRgAYH5CQPhttps://www.travellingsenorita.com
From Dunedin to Central Otago into Queenstown & back across to Christchurch- we explore the beauty of the south of south island, New Zealand.
Malina Daultan grew up & studied in Dunedin on the bottom of New Zealand’s South Island, studying business finance at the town’s renowned Otago University.Living & working all over the country, her & husband Dan left the corporate world behind & bought a small coffee roasting business Strictly Coffee in Dunedin- growing the brand to where it is today .https://strictlycoffee.co.nzhttps://www.travellingsenorita.com
A short & direct flight from the Gold Coast to Dunedin, crisp sunny days with the odd snow filled night- from a majestic castle on the headland to a vintage train journey through the mountains & gorge to a sublime surf beach & foodies haven to a thriving city with cafes, bars & global eateries.https://www.dunedinnz.com/business/enterprise-dunedinhttps://www.travellingsenorita.com
Performer & writer Joshua Hinton digs deeper into his lineage to understand where he fits in, his organic & engaging performance in ‘A place in the Sultan’s Kitchen’ invites the audience to think globally, through sights, senses & tastes-with a banging chicken curry to finish.https://www.brisbanefestival.com.au/events/a-place-in-the-sultans-kitchenhttps://www.travellingsenorita.com
A festive week from Ken Dones ‘No Rules’ opening at HOTA to Stephen Pages ‘Baleen Moondjan’ performance on a barge on Brisbane River, to ‘A place in Sultans Kitchen’ at QPAC to acclaimed actor Sheridan Harbridge’s vibrant tribute to Chrissy Amplett.
Brisbane Festival 5-27 September, stretches its colour & energy across the city, paying homage to Creative Director Louise Bezzina, the sun is shining, the community is connected & the vibe is high.https://www.brisbanefestival.com.auhttps://www.brisbanefestival.com.au
Chef Syrco Bakker grew up in the Netherlands with roots firmly grounded in Indonesia. Learning skills from his Dutch Chef father & cooking family feasts with his Indonesian mother- he has blended the two worlds to open a sustainable destination restaurant in the hills of Ubud Bali, Syrco Base.
Let’s talk about the future of Bali, from Fins Beach Clubs rubbish robot, funding Stella’s Child for Bali’s youth & the 1st Air, Sea & Rescue helicopter, to global eateries & waste management programs.
From intentionally acclaimed hotel openings to the cities annual arts festival, the Gold Coast is more than lifestyle, it’s culturally dynamic & engaging-stay tuned for Ken Done’s exhibition ‘No Rules’ opening at HOTA next month.
Gold Coast born & Brisbane raised artist Michael Zavros talks about his life as a renowned & sustainable artist, along with his latest endeavour as Artistic Director for BLEACH festival-rounding off this weekend on the Gold Coast.
We jump aboard the iconic & luxurious Rocky Mountaineer from beautiful Banff to the vibe of Vancouver, experiencing the striking Rocky Mountains & the dramatic landscape of British Columbia-bear spotting along the way.
Central Athens is the ideal place to roam the National Gardens, Central Food Markets, Hotel Bretagne for High Tea & a relaxing ‘eat, play, stay’ at Athens Capital Hotel.https://athenscapitalhotel-mgallery.com/restaurants-bars/https://www.travellingsenorita.com
Arriving on the bustling Split Marina we head for the Diocletian Palace, staying in the old town in a locally owned apartment, we take a Split Food Tour & a short ferry to Trogir to explore the authentic old town.