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My Solo Grampians National Park Tour

22 Comments / Victoria, Travel / By Delphine Mignon

The Grampians National Park is located 260kms west of Melbourne and hosts a spectacular sandstone mountain range. Also known by their Aboriginal name Gariwerd, the Grampians offer a wide range of activities and sights, including camping, bushwalking, rock climbing, rock art, waterfalls and wildflowers (in spring). The Grampians emerge as a mountain range coming out of nowhere in a flat rural valley and offer spectacular views over jagged peaks and stacked sandstone piles. Looking for some peace, I decided to do some solo travel in the Grampians National Park.

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Twelve Handmade Things to Buy at the Finders Keepers Markets

22 Comments / Sydney, Travel / By Delphine Mignon

I love a good market, and I love anything handmade. To me, an object is so much more genuine and valuable when it has a background, a story. I love the way contemporary artisans are exploring textures and upcycling existing objects. Also, I always feel like I’m touching something unique, something carefully designed, that has caused sweat and tears, and also immense joy to the artisan. This morning, a notification popped up on my Instagram feed and what do I learn ? The Finders Keepers Markets are on this Mother’s Day weekend. I have a selection of twelve handmade things to buy at the Finders Keepers Market for you to do some last minute shopping !

38 Sovereign Hill Photos to Inspire You

12 Comments / Victoria, Travel / By Delphine Mignon

Sovereign Hill is an outdoor museum, spread over 25 hectares, on a site linked to the richest alluvial gold rush in Victoria. Some 60 buildings have been reconstructed according to photographs to depict life during the Gold Rush. Incredibly, Sovereign Hill is a functional township, with workshops and old-time stores. The township is complete with a Main Street full of shops, two hotels and a theatre, a Chinese camp, a gold-panning area and two gold mines. Whilst the town is a tourist attraction, it is very lively and realistic thanks to the presence of staff and volunteers dressed in costumes

The Ultimate Cool and Hip Sydney Markets Guide

2 Comments / Sydney, Travel / By Delphine Mignon

Sydney is blessed with a beautiful climate and its people especially enjoy an outdoors lifestyle. If you visit Sydney in the long spring and summer months, you will notice how people live outside in parks, on beaches and outdoor cafes. As part of that lifestyle, Sydneysiders often enjoy a weekend visit to local markets. There is plenty to choose from, depending on your interests, and here is a selection of 5 cool and hip markets in Sydney this year.

5 Essential Food Markets in Sydney This Summer

2 Comments / Sydney, Travel / By Delphine Mignon

Blessed with a very pleasant climate and a diverse community, Sydney has the food to match. Sydneysiders appreciate good food and make it a regular shopping experience. A lot of it is grown locally and very fresh. Every area hosts its food market on a regular basis and it’s a good opportunity for visitors to experience the local lifestyle. I have selected 5 essential food markets in Sydney this summer.

7 Reasons to do the Kings Canyon Rim Walk

12 Comments / Northern Territory, Travel / By Delphine Mignon

A unique characteristic of Uluru/Ayers Rock, as a natural wonder, is it’s remoteness. It is sitting in the middle of the Red Centre of Australia, and it’s visitors have travelled by road or air. Is it worth travelling this far? Absolutely! I can think of 7 reasons to go beyond Uluru and extend your exploration of the Australian Outback to Kings Canyon.

Discover The Unmissable Uluru Sights

14 Comments / Northern Territory, Travel / By Delphine Mignon

For as long as I have been living in Australia, I remember wanting to go to Uluru, or Ayers Rock as it used to be known. The infinite space, the sheer magic of the colours, the fascinating wildlife and the eerie presence of the rock were a reason to daydream an adventure. Uluru is a truly unique destination and never fails to amaze its guests. The unmissable sights of Uluru are many and here are those who moved me the most.

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6 things to do on a break on the East Coast of Tasmania

7 Comments / Tasmania, Travel / By Delphine Mignon

Tasmania, a mysterious piece of land, far south… That name sounded dreamy and fascinating when I was a child… And it was so far away… Not so much anymore now that I live in Sydney. My husband and I went to Tasmania on a mini-honeymoon, just after our wedding and completely fell in love with the place. We’ve been back several times since and I can think of 6 things to do on a break on the East Coast of Tasmania.

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8 Highlights of the Great Ocean Road

2 Comments / Victoria, Travel / By Delphine Mignon

I love a good road trip. Maybe it’s because I like driving. And seeing the beautiful scenery go by. In January, I took my father Thierry to enjoy the sights of Victoria. For long drives and dramatic scenery, the Great Ocean Road seems an obvious choice. In two days, you can enjoy the Great Ocean Road and 8 highlights I selected for you.

The Ultimate Weekend Guide to Jervis Bay

2 Comments / New South Wales, Travel / By Delphine Mignon

Follow me to Jervis Bay, an idyllic holiday location south of Sydney. Pristine beaches, crystal-clear waters and gentle wildlife will enable to fully relax and recharge.