Live Laugh Luv Down Under: March 2013

Melbourne - what's not to love?

australia Sunday, March 17, 2013

Visiting Melbourne will never be complete without a city tour. It was a lazy Sunday for us, brekky with the kids, and the usual weekend routine for my cousin's family. The other group spent the night at Ate Yaz's (my other cousin) place. We met at St. Francis Church and walked around the city. We had lunch at Southbank, dessert at Lindt, and a quick stopover at Chinatown to witness the dragon dance.

J and Kai excited to see the dragons

Melbourne street art

happy faces

so tourist

We so love Melbourne!!!

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Manly Beach Sydney

australia Monday, March 04, 2013

ready to feel the Australian summer heat

Summer in Australia will never be complete without the beach, sun, sand, and surfers. Off we go to Manly on our second day. Manly Beach is one of Sydney's popular destinations for beach lovers. There are restaurants, shops, and clubs all over the town.

on board

Going there is made easy by ferries that sail to Manly every 30 minutes from Circular Quay. You can choose between the slow and fast ferries, which cost around 15aud. This short ferry ride gives you a different view of the iconic Sydney Opera House and Harbour Bridge. I am not a beach lover by heart, but I am excited to see the waves, check the shops, and grab a bite in Manly.

jump shot and Manly Wharf group photo

lunch with the gang

around Manly


Surfer dude

But we had to cut short our Aussie summer escapade 'coz we needed to prepare for our flight to our next destination -- Melbourne. More on Melbourne next!

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What's New : Beansprout

beansprout Sunday, March 03, 2013

utility pouch - laundry bag - shoe bag

These eco-friendly items are love. Checkout Beansprout for more products like, reusable bags, water bottles, grocery bags, etc.

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[Day1] Sydney the Second Time Around

australia Sunday, March 03, 2013

Sydney is the state capital of New South Wales and the most populous city in Australia. It is on the south-east coast of the Tasman Sea. In June 2010 the greater metropolitan area had an approximate population of 4.6 million people.[1] Inhabitants of Sydney are called Sydneysiders, comprising a cosmopolitan and international population.[4] - Wiki

A trip down under started 2013 with a bang. Chinese New Year travel destinations have always been a dilemma to many - accommodations are fully-booked and airline tickets go sky-high. I initially thought to stay in Singapore and just visit Chinatown to see the dragons so I can save my leaves for another trip . But oi, oi, oi Miranda is calling!

The enthusiastic travel bug M regularly checks Scoot for ticket deals. It was indeed her lucky day to find a good rate to Sydney. A little convincing, then I said yes and tagged along other travel mates for a week-long vacation.

a long 8hrs trip : Scoot


first stop: get an AU sim card to stay connected

We arrived past noon; though tired and hungry, our excitement was too overwhelming, giving us the kick to start Sydney day 1. Then goes the usual traveler's routine - get a taxi, check-in, ready the camera, freshen up, and all set to stroll.