I know from growing up in Hobart that the night scene is excellent. Live bands, old fashioned pubs and clubs are in abundance. Many pubs while looking a bit “uneventful” on the outside will be pumping on the inside. Let your teenage inquisitive self take control and explore. These are a couple to try out……
Read MoreIf you are booking a trip to Hobart, Tasmania, make sure you include a Saturday morning in Hobart and visit Salamanca Markets. A local iconic experience shared by millions over the years and a mainstay for locals. I remember growing up here (in Hobart), we used to frequent the markets every Saturday. It was a…
Read MoreSituated up the Derwent River, a twenty minute drive from the CBD of Hobart, is MONA (Museum of Old and New Art). It has only been opened since 2010 but I make sure I go there every visit. There is a solid collection of regular exhibits (the building has actually been built around several) and…
Read MoreWhen we grew up in Hobart, The Duke of Wellington, now known as “The Duke” was a funky drinking hole. I believe it still is but today I decided to try out their counter meals. The hotel has a welcoming vibe, great art on the walls and a fire side for winter. I really like…
Read MoreComing home to Tasmania is always a buzz. The kids and I love the festivities over New Years, as the Sydney to Hobart yacht race is on, ex pats fly home for Christmas and the Taste of Tasmania is on! It’s a great vibe! Finding accommodation can be a drama though and prices can soar.…
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Restaurant eating can be an experience in itself. Often I reflect fondly on town and place because of the restaurant experience. Atmosphere, food, service and views are all aspects that go into making the restaurants below some of my favs world wide. These are a few of the restaurants that ignite my taste buds and…
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For a few years now, my dear friends Rachel and Pete have been creating a living art space in the Tassie wilderness (secret address) which they have affectionately called Coopers Hill. The adventure begins as one passes through the gates which is like entering an enlarged outdoor art amphitheatre. Visiting the land is an opportunity…
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