The Labour Day weekend in Sydney was a relaxing affair, although I did walk my socks off (and have a huge blister to prove it). I met up with Orlando on the Thursday evening at his hotel on the North Shore. The Vibe Hotels are good value, less stuffy than your usual mid-priced hotel with … Continue reading sydney autumn weekend
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sydney winter weekend
Australians are fond of looking down their noses on people who choose to settle in Victoria. They smugly announce to us newcomers that Melbourne is the only place in Australia where you actually need an overcoat. We have just spent a winter weekend in Sydney, and I am here to tell you that this assertion … Continue reading sydney winter weekend
The China Logs: The Rice Terraces of Dazai
Yangshuo, that weird and wonderful backpackers' enclave, was beginning to hang heavy on us after a few days, so we got out. Far to the north of Yangshuo, over 4 hours by bus, are 66 square kilometres of amazing rice terraces in an area populated by the Zhuang and Yao minority groups, who have unique … Continue reading The China Logs: The Rice Terraces of Dazai
The China Logs: Yangshuo 2
Yangshuo is not the type of place that grows on you. With two people who don't drink beer at any price (and it is cheaper than tea or water here) we are finding the time a bit heavy on our hands some days, but we are trying to chill out on the balcony and appreciate … Continue reading The China Logs: Yangshuo 2
Máiréad Doyle 