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Postcards

Postcard from Melbourne Open House

If there's one thing I love about Melbourne, it's that there is always something on. Last weekend, it was Melbourne Open House, a celebration of architecture in the cultural capital of Australia. 75 buildings opened up for the public to explore:...
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Postcard from Grand Pacific Drive

My dislike for driving in general, compounded with my discomfort on the left side of the road, means that I'm generally stuck to seeing Australia by buses or trains. Every once in a while, however, an Australian takes pity on my car-less state and...
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Postcard of ice skating at Bondi Beach

Winter in Australia: it's ice skating on a beach, curling up with a hot chocolate in front of a fake fire, wearing a beanie and gloves when you barely need a jacket. It might not snow in Sydney, but that doesn't stop Australians from embracing the...
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Photography: the art of observation

There’s something about photography exhibits that I can't resist. Photographs move me in a different way than other art forms. Perhaps it’s because it’s not created as much as captured: while the individual photographer is important, so are...
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Postcard from 1000 Steps

Sometimes you just need a bit of time outdoors to clear your head. Hiking in the Dandenong Ranges was a great example of not needing a ton of cash to see something beautiful: other than train fare, the experience was free! The 1000 Steps of the...
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