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A Photo Diary : Southern Highlands Easter Weekend

australia Tuesday, April 18, 2017

The Southern Highlands is home to award-winning pie makers, with over 28 pie outlets in the region. We visited Gumnut Patisserie, which is located at Shop 7 Grand Arcade Bowral, and we tried their famous pies and traditional pastries.

We stayed at the quaint Mittagong Motel, which we found very comfortable, clean, and relaxing. The staff there is very accommodating, and they never fail to greet their guests with warm smiles. They even provide breakfast for their guests -- you do get just your regular toast, cereal, milk, juice, and coffee, but to have this every day during your stay is extremely convenient.

Mittagong Motel is a minute away from the information centre, and an 8-minute drive to Bowral shopping centre. The motel's location is accessible to a number of tourist drives, pie outlets, wineries, and lookouts.

Fitzroy Falls

Richardson Lookout

Fitzroy Falls Lookout

Burrawang Easter Market

Autumn Feels

Artemis Wines

Pizza Carnivore, Trio Dip board, and Pinot Grigio @ Artemis

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Dolce House Gelato

australia Tuesday, October 11, 2016

Ferrero Waffle | Dolce House Gelato

225 Tucker Road, McKinnon, Ormond & McKinnon, Melbourne, VIC

This corner shop makes homemade gelato. They also serve milkshakes, gelato sandwich, hot drinks and yummy desserts.

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A Photo Diary: Road trip to Mornington

australia Tuesday, October 11, 2016

Mornington is a seaside town on the Mornington Peninsula, Victoria, Australia, located 57 km (35 mi) south of Melbourne's central business district.

Mornington is easily a popular destination for beach lovers. But the Peninsula Hot Springs is actually what I love most about the place. Living in Victoria where we all experience nothing but cold temperatures most of the year, a day of relaxation and hot springs is so worth the drive.

Seafood lunch at The Rocks Mornington

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A Photo Diary: Family Open Cockpit Day

airplanes Monday, October 10, 2016

Open cockpits, aircraft walk-throughs, and engine runs were few of the activities at the Open Cockpit event, in the Australian National Aviation Museum, Moorabbin Airport. Aviation enthusiasts -- young and adults alike -- enjoyed this weekend with family and friends.

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Lake Mountain Alpine Resort

australia Wednesday, June 08, 2016

Cold, rainy mornings, shorter days --- winter is definitely here. It's time to rug up and lounge with a warm cup of tea in front of the fireplace.

Winter may not be the season all Australians love, but it's definitely something lots of people look forward to. Melbourne offers activities aplenty during this season, despite the gloomy weather. This year, I will find time to explore and enjoy what Melbourne winter has to offer.

I barely got the change to write about our snow trip last year, so I'm making time to write about it now.

It was a fun-filled day trip with a few friends -- all of whom were excited to build a snowman! We went to Lake Mountain Alpine Resort, which is Melbourne's closest alpine resort. The resort offers snow sport lessons, tobogganing, bush-walking, and other boardwalk activities.

Before going on a scenic drive to Lake Mountain, check their website for more information on the weather, resort rates, booking and equipment rental, and vehicle chain requirements. During the winter season, especially in Melbourne, it always pays to come prepared for anything and everything.