The Demilitarised Zone, straddling North and South Korea, is a popular and highly unique excursion for travellers. We included our DMZ day trip from Seoul as day 2 of our 4-day stay in the South Korean capital. It is a very, very different world indeed – far from any flashing lights or modern urbanism. It’s … More The DMZ day trip from Seoul: Not your average tourist attraction
Unless you have been living under a rock, you will probably have noticed the rise and rise of all things South Korean in recent years. From major global brands like Samsung, LG, Hyundai and Kia, to K-Pop hysteria, to Netflix blockbusters, to high-end fashion and beauty, it’s fair to say the world is definitely in … More What to see in Seoul: 4 days in South Korea’s funky capital
If you think the title of this post is simply me expressing my enthusiasm for these delicious doughnuts, you would be partly right, but it is also the fitting name of the cute local business OMG! Decadent Donuts I encountered recently at the Perth City Farm Winter Feast Market. These seasonal markets see stallholders from … More OMG! Decadent Donuts
Albert Camus once said that ‘autumn is a second spring when every leaf is a flower’, and he wasn’t wrong. Sure, summer may be over – but, as the trees put on their annual show of vivid yellows, ambers, browns and reds, their ever diminishing foliage set aglow by the soft touch of autumnal sunlight, … More Autumn in Perth: 5 stunning spots to enjoy this season
‘Sumptuous, sensual paintings inspired by Asian iconography’ – such is the tagline for Wendy Arnold’s lush INYO art exhibition at Gullotti Galleries in Cottesloe, and it couldn’t be more apt. Boobs, buttocks and bedroom eyes, all with a distinctly Oriental flavour, are the order of the day in this mixed-media collection. Exploring Asian imagery and adornment … More ‘INYO’ art exhibition by Wendy Arnold
Autumn may well be in full swing here in Perth, but that hasn’t stopped Subiaco from going full floral with the 2023 edition of their immersive Subi Blooms trail. Fourteen cute, quirky and colourful installations add unexpected flourishes along the main Rokeby Road strip, as well as two more on Bagot Road and one on … More Subi Blooms 2023
Recommended read for your next plane or train journey – or even if you’re simply looking to curl up with a good book at home. My inherent love of travel and foreign cultures means I always enjoy reading books set in different or exotic locales, and which immerse you in a completely different society and … More ‘The Pearl That Broke Its Shell’ by Nadia Hashimi
Barely a month after visiting the Jules Sher art exhibition (you can find the blog post here), I was back at Linton & Kay Galleries in Subiaco for the highly anticipated Ken Done exhibition, entitled The Joy of Colour. For those not familiar, Ken Done is a hugely iconic Australian artist whose works have been … More ‘The Joy of Colour’ art exhibition by Ken Done
If the month of March is synonymous with one thing in Perth, it’s Sculpture by the Sea at Cottesloe Beach. Since its first edition in 2005, this time of year has seen the white sands and green slopes flanking Perth’s most iconic beach transformed into stages showcasing truly unique and eye-catching installations by local and … More Sculpture by the Sea 2023
I really enjoy admiring art, and am quite a regular exhibition-goer. Here in Perth we are fortunate to have access to some great works – by both local (Western) Australian and international artists. I will be blogging about various exhibitions and galleries on this site, and today I am kicking things off with the stunning … More ‘Above & Beyond’ art exhibition by Jules Sher
