I still remember when we first arrived in Sydney. The watermelon cake from Black Star Pastry was a small kind of romance shared by almost every international student. A neat square slice of watermelon cake, around $5.50 back then. Layers of strawberry, watermelon, and cream stacked together. Light, refreshing, and just sweet enough. That one […]
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Sydney Persimmon Picking Guide
Autumn is persimmon season around Sydney. If you enjoy fruit picking, this is the perfect time to head out of the city and visit a persimmon orchard. Many farms allow you to pick your own fruit, and some also sell freshly harvested persimmons on site. Here are several persimmon farms around Sydney worth visiting. Where […]
Picking Chestnuts in Victoria
Chestnuts are one of the special nuts of autumn. They have a naturally sweet, soft flavour and are also known for their nutritional value. In many cultures they are believed to support overall health and provide energy! During autumn in Victoria, heading into the hills to pick chestnuts is a popular seasonal activity. It is […]
Where to Find the Best Mochi Donuts in Perth
These are the best donuts in Perth. No competition. No arguments accepted! Back when Krispy Kreme first opened in Perth, we lined up and bought four big boxes just for the nostalgia. We went back a few more times for the memories, but eventually gave up because they were simply too sweet. For us, the […]
Visiting the Italian Town Near Melbourne
Looking for somewhere to go on Melbourne’s free transport weekend? The seaside town of Sorrento is worth it. We went to this Italian-style seaside town that’s super popular on social media some time ago with friends. That little alley that’s really famous online is honestly just a very ordinary small town in real life. Although […]
Exploring The Key’s Under the Mat at Art Gallery of NSW
Last week we took our daughter to the underground level of the Art Gallery of NSW, where Mike Hewson’s The Key’s Under the Mat is currently on display. It is both an art installation and a playground, and a bit like a community park .It is an interactive installation-style exhibition, with a large space and […]
Best Indoor Go Kart Experience in Melbourne
We discovered that Melbourne actually has a place where you can play a real-life “Mario Kart”. We loved the Mario Kart ride at Universal Studios Japan when we went, and now we’ve found a similar version right here in Melbourne. It’s called Battle Kart in Footscray, basically a real-world Mario Kart experience. It may not […]
Explore 35 Unique Escape Rooms at Prison Island
Recently, we discovered a really interesting place: Prison Island in Fortitude Valley. Today we visited Prison Island in Fortitude Valley, and this place really kept surprising us! Its concept is similar to Hijinx Hotel, with a total of 35 rooms, each offering a different game. Compared to Hijinx, it’s more suitable for adults. This time […]
Brisbane Mini Hot Pot – Donana
We unexpectedly found such a hot pot restaurant (Donana) that suits us so well. The portions are small but choices are many. This way we can eat various hot pot ingredients, meats, seafood in one meal which is super satisfying! As soon as walking to here was attracted by this super pink decoration, too cute, […]
Visiting the Sydney’s Seaside Library – Thames Street Library
Today we want to recommend to everyone a super loving place in Sydney, the Thames Street Library, it is not an ordinary bookstore, but a street library full of warmth and stories. The bookstore sits by the harbour, as if floating on the water, and you can also see boats moving around nearby. This location […]