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TAS, TRAVEL

TOP PLACES TO VISIT WHEN IN HOBART

October 3, 2015

Hobart is a booming travel attraction with unique peaceful and natural surroundings to wonder and visit for a summer escape getaway or that adventure you have yearned for so long. Travel past Brisbane, Sydney and Melbourne and head further south to another capital city that has a lot to offer than one may have thought! So here, we give you five reasons to travel to Tasmania by visiting the top five places in Hobart!

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At first we thought we were lost but then we realised that we were not lost at all! We found the place where we need to be. As we were venturing our way to Mt Wellington we randomly found ourselves in a beautiful open field near Hall Street. Hobart is not a place that’s lost or forgotten, but instead it’s filled with adventures and new discoveries.

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photo above: Kurt wearing Bally A/W2016 purple leather jacket with shearling collars, lip printed pyjama shirt, knitted jacket and trousers. Celine sunglasses and Gucci Princeton Kangaroo fur slippers

ISLINGTON HOTEL INFINITY FOUNTAIN

But first things first, drop your bags at the famous Islington Hotel Hobart. As we still could admire the views of Mount Wellington from the luxe hotel, check out the stylish furnished rooms, their large green gardens, the vegetables and their grown fruits in their hotel backyards. When you are feeling like you just need to take a moment to relax, especially if you are jet-lagged from your travels then enjoy their bubble baths and Aesop Skincare included in the bathroom to cater your luxurious experience. So now you are calmed and pampered let’s go on and continue the adventure in this amazing city called Hobart!

Book your islington room or check the availibility from here

salamanca market MOUNTAIN VIEW    

The best things in life are free. A favourite amongst the locals, the Salamanca Market is a must visiting hotspot on Saturday mornings. Jump from stall to stall and be oared by artisan jewellery, clothing, vintage pieces, handmade items, pottery, plants and flowers. Perhaps one that everyone looks forward to is the food. Hobart is known for their eccentric tastings with fresh local produce along with delicious coffee and brunch. Facing the Hobart waterfront are one-of-a-kind sandstone warehouses at the Salamanca Place which is known as one of Tasmania’s well-known landmarks.

MONA MUSEUM

If you didn’t come to Mona, you didn’t come to Hobart -end of story.

Located within the Moorilla winery, MONA(Musuem of Old and New Art) is not just the best of Hobart but it is the best of Australia. From the antiques to contemporary- it would definitely like being a kid at the candy store for any art lover. Trust us when we say that it would be an unforgettable experience where you will take with you more knowledge as well as memories. If you are unsure about your travel plans then MONA might have the answers to your worries so make sure you check out MONA Pavilions.

CORNELIAN BAY

CORNELIAN BAY Boathouse is one of those hidden places that only the locals know about. Joshua brought me here because I couldn’t stand missing out on a chance to capture beautiful photography as all the surrounding houses sit on the water with waterfront views and are painted in different colours. It is the perfect place for an afternoon run around the water.

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FASHION EDITORIAL, NSW, TRAVEL

Partially China(ese) 游谊园

September 14, 2015

So aloha from darling harbour again.  It has been silently decided that it’s the time visiting Sydney again for spring wardrobe updates. If Kurt has been honest , he would’ve had no idea how Sydney visits can come through just so quickly one by one. Regardless the traffic driving in / out cbd, just say how can one possibly walk between town hall and central station with multiple suit bags and shooting equipments, by that, he meant the 3 kg camera, 4 kg tripod and etc.

Kurt wearing

George Jreige custom made bathrobe coat | Celine sunglasses | Vintage Nike Runner | H&M linen trousers

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ACCOMMODATION, TRAVEL, WA

TOP PLACES I VISIT IN PERTH & FREMANTLE

September 13, 2015

“Wild. Its wild.” when I talk about Western Australia. There’s no rules, It’s all about freedom, young blood and the creativity. 

Perth Accommodation.

There is nothing more important than a good resting net when away from home and the jet leg coming all the way from the east coast.  Jiawa and I picked Alex Hotel Perth during our last visit to Perth. If I tell you this is the best hotel ever and you and your girlfriend should totally book it right now, it would be a lie.

 

Kurt Wearing

ShopBeigeRenegade HAT | J Brand JEANS | Calibre Australia STRIPE T-SHIRT

 

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AUSTRALIA, CAFE & RESTAURANT, LAUNCESTON, TAS, TRAVEL

HOW TO SPEND 12 HOURS IN LAUNCESTON

September 6, 2015

AIRPORT

First Stop: Launceston Airport

There are lots of tourist spots does airport direct transfer, so make sure you check/book before you take all the way to Launceston Transit Centre / CBD area. Do not carry any fruits, honey, vegetables or seeds to Tasmania, that include your suitcases.

LAUNCESTON SEAPORT Seaport & Tamar River If you love Tamar River, Seafood or sailing, visit Launceston Seaport, there are also accomodations and cafes / restaurants here. Peppers hotel and resort group Seaport, The CUBE Cafe etc.  

FOOD & THE VIEW

The Cube Cafe Seaport
Beautiful and spacious interior, New indoor & outdoor furnitures, white tables and warm outdoor areas. The Squid salad and chips tastes good, but the look was regular, service is basic. CUBE CAFE

LAUNCESTON CBD CITY COVER

Launceston CBD is small but the streets are all clean and organised, some beautiful spots are worthing checking out and photo takings.

SONG FOR THE MUTE, WA

A Song for xx

August 27, 2015

A Song for xx, who should be brave.

              A Shoutout for xx, who has been brave.

Wearing Song For the Mute S/S 15 Double Breast Vest with Pointing Collar, A/W 15 Bucket Pant, Boxy T-shirt , Gucci Slippers 

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ACCOMMODATION, BOUTIQUE HOTELS, ISLINGTON HOTEL HOBART, TAS, TRIWA

HOBART, ISLINGTON HOTEL & TRIWA STOCKHOLM

August 21, 2015

When travelling to another place, it’s a new adventure and kind of a fresh start for a that period of time.
Like for Sunshine coast, it is nothing but the peaceful salty wind and forever lasting pounding sounds of the ocean waves; for upper north Queensland, it is the forever summer rain scent from the grasses and bats covered pinky sky sunset; for Melbourne, it is the forever roasted coffee scent from hidden lane ways; and for Hobart, it is the stark and rugged landscapes, diverse architectures and inquisitive people. So here I am, to fall in love with Hobart for a week or two…

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QLD, TRAVEL

YEPPOON

August 10, 2015

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I was in Yeppoon with my friend earlier in 2015 and realise this is a unknown and hidden place. There is a little church painted in white right next to the beach standing with all the palm trees, I feel like i can have a wedding here, hehe. I was in Yeppoon with my friend earlier in 2015, I conclude this is a unknown and hidden place most of the time of the year. There is a little church painted in white right next to the beach standing with all the palm trees, I feel like i can have a wedding here, hehe. As there are no people here all day long, only one beach truck escorting quietly on the unlimited coast line.

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1888 HOTEL SYDNEY, ACCOMMODATION, BOUTIQUE HOTELS, NSW

1888 Hotel Sydney

May 2, 2015

12-16 April is the most important week of the year for me : The Mercedes-Benz Fashion Week Australia.

So Jiawa and I elected 1888 Hotel as our tempo rest net during the crazy #MBFW week, since it is so close to my long time craving Momofuku Seiobo by David Chang, Messina Ice-cream and The Sydney Morning Herald 
Growers’ Market, plus the beautiful bay view, so why not ?

.  Do you know that this Pyrmont boutique hotel ( 1888 Hotel )  received three prestigious 2015 Travellers Choice Awards from Tripadvisor? Voted # 8 Hotel overall for Australia, # 10 Hotel for Best Service and #10 for Romance!

So check my photos below and let me know what you think about this hotel! I cant wait to stay there again and also finding more amazing hotels like this to experince again! Hope to see Sydney again before next year’s fashion week!

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