TRAVEL DIARY: DAY 6 ON THE ROAD FROM LAKE TEKAPO TO QUEENSTOWN We loved our stay at the AirBnb but we had to move on. It was a bit overcast when we left for our day. Driving through Lindi’s Pass felt like stepping into another world — endless golden hills, quiet roads, and that feeling…
Category: Natalie’s Photographing Public Art Challenge
A stroll in Northcote
Pat just moved into her new place—still renting, but no more share house for her! She was super excited to show us around her neighbourhood so we could pick a spot to eat next time we visited. We wandered through a few nearby streets, and I noticed some cool front doors, mosaic public art, and…
A Day in Akaroa
TRAVEL DIARY: Day 2 AKAROA I don’t know how it always happens—no matter how much I plan for a relaxing trip, I end up packing in so much! This was especially true on our second day in Christchurch, when we found ourselves heading out to explore even more places, including the beautiful town of Akaroa….
Roadtrip in Christchurch
TRAVEL DIARY: Day 1 CHRISTCHURCH STREETART To be honest, Christchurch wasn’t part of my original plan for our South Island trip. I was more excited to see nature and all the beautiful landscapes. But when my husband said Christchurch is known for its street art, I got curious. After a bit of research, I was…
My Go-to Place: Phillip Island
Phillip Island has always been my go-to place. No matter how many times I’ve been, it never gets old. There’s something about the mix of wild coastline, chilled vibes, and the sound of waves that just resets everything. Whether it’s grabbing fish and chips by the beach, watching the pelicans having their daily feed or…
The Lilliput Libraries
Lilliput Libraries are small, friendly book-sharing boxes found all over New Zealand. They work on a simple idea: take a book, leave a book. These little libraries help bring communities together and make it easy for people to enjoy reading and share stories with others. Here are two that I saw in Te Anau while…
First Glimpse of Christchurch
Touchdown …Christchurch, New Zealand. All of these public art were taken at the airport. I am linking this to Natalie’s Photographing Public Art Challenge
Tuesday Streetart: Traffic Signal Boxes & more – 78
Hobart is a vibrant and artistic city, something I’ve experienced firsthand. One of the best ways to see its creativity is through its street art, especially the painted traffic signal boxes. So far, over 100 signal boxes have been transformed into unique works of art, adding colour and character to the city. Leave it to…
Veg Out … a walk in the community garden
We visited this place a few years ago, but as we passed the wire gates of Veg Out Community Gardens this time, we noticed countless new things to discover. Curiosity got the best of us, so we decided to step inside and explore once again. Veg Out Community Garden is an organic, chemical-free oasis in…
… Still in St Kilda
This is a continuation of my walk in St Kilda. We are now in Acland Street, a vibrant and foodie area. From the Pier, we walked past the Palais Theatre and Luna Park. … then passed by the Australian Bicentennial Project which was created in 1988 to celebrate 200 years since the arrival of the…
Love in Hosier Lane
Valentine’s Day feels too commercialized, and I’m not one for big celebrations with my husband. But sometimes, it’s nice to stumble upon graffiti and DOORS filled with love hearts—it’s a simple, unexpected reminder of love in everyday places. Happy Valentine’s Day to those who are celebrating this day. I am linking this to Dan’s Thursday…
A stroll in St Kilda Pier
Last weekend was perfect for a leisurely walk, with the scorching mid-30s heat finally easing to a comfortable 20-25 degrees. We began our stroll at the Catani Archway on the St Kilda foreshore in Melbourne. Designed by Carlo Catani, the archway was part of an ambitious foreshore reclamation and beautification project between 1890 and 1916,…
Painted Doors in London
I’ve previously shared street arts from Shoreditch and Bricklane and now I’d like to share more—here are murals and graffiti on doors for Dan’s Thursday Doors Challenge and for Natalie’s Photographing Public Art Challenge PPAC
Doors of Electric Boxes
Here are some of the utility doors/public art in Melbourne. I am also linking this to Natalie’s Photographing Public Art Challenge -PPAC, for Dan’s Thursday Door Challenge, Johnbo’s Cellpic Sunday and Becky’s GeometricJanuary
A walk in the Polka dot world of Yayoi Kusama
‘Our earth is only one polka dot among a million stars in the cosmos.’ Yayoi Kusama, 1968 I had been so looking forward to this exhibit of Yayoi Kusama and I booked the tickets way in advance last year. “Yayoi Kusama is one of the world’s most celebrated living artists. Her polka-dotted pumpkin and flower…
Colourful Barrio in London
Another vibrant post for Becky’s GeometryJanuary, for Natalie’s Photographing Public Art Challenge and for Xingfumama’s Pull Up a Seat Challenge
Stepping back in time
Coming from Melbourne’s southeast suburbs, it took us just about an hour to reach San Remo. From there, we crossed the bridge and made our way to Churchill Island. I’ve been to Phillip Island countless times—so many that it feels like second nature to me. From its stunning beaches and rugged coastline, to the feeding…
A Christmassy walk around town
I hadn’t caught up with my daughter since our trip to Tasmania a month ago, so we met up last Saturday for lunch. Before that, we took a stroll past the graffiti-covered walls of Hosier Lane—though there wasn’t much new to see. For lunch, we chose a Chinese restaurant near Chinatown. Then followed by some…
Traffic Signal Box Doors
The moment we arrived in Hobart I noticed the abundance of Traffic Signal Boxes. Scattered around town, these Traffic Signal Box were transformed into vibrant works of art through a local initiative. Searching for them turned into a fun little treasure hunt across the city. Signal Box is a Creative Hobart program run with @urban_smart_projects….
Day 3 in Hobart
TRAVEL DIARY: TASMANIA 3 We started our day early to catch the ferry going to MONA (Museum of Old and New Art) in Hobart. We went inside the Brooke Street Pier entrance. This was where we waited for our designated ferry to arrive. Inside the ferry. MONA is situated 11 kilometers north of Hobart, about…
Day 2 in Hobart
TRAVEL DIARY: TASMANIA 2 This was where we were dropped off by our Uber. And straight away we could already smell the aroma of food. Today will be primarily spent at Salamanca Market, Tasmania’s most popular tourist attraction. Held every Saturday from 8:30 AM to 3:00 PM, rain or shine, it was a must-have on…
Hobart Getaway
TRAVEL DIARY: TASMANIA 1 It wasn’t long after we arrived in Hobart that we decided to take a walk around the city. I hadn’t realized just how hilly it was! I had forgotten my walking stick at my daughter’s place in Melbourne, so naturally, I had to find one that matched my jacket. Anyway, despite…
The Bruny Island (beyond) Blue Farmer
This particular piece of street art really caught my attention. I asked hubby pull over at the corner of a paddock. The Bruny (Beyond) Blue Farmer is a cheerful figure with a round face crafted from fencing wire, and it made me smile, as her face seemed to smile right back. The little details, like…
Hello from Hobart
Jack, Pat and I decided to go on a long, extended, Public Holiday weekend away to Hobart in Tasmania. Upon my arrival, I came across an adorable Tasmanian Devil public art installation near the luggage carousel. Crafted by Tasmanian artist Ruth Waterhouse, this piece is made of cast bronze. I later learned that it has…
Bayside Walk
We wanted to go to the beach for a stroll because the weather seemed great for it. We decided to pass by this trail of murals in Mordialloc, which we saw previously but then it was still in the process of completion during the festival. It was like this then click here and it is…
Walking the Vibrant Town of Sassafras
Visiting a place I hadn’t been in a while was a true delight. While some familiar sights remained unchanged, many new additions had emerged. As we anticipated, the beautiful weather brought a bustling energy to the town last weekend. Sassafras, located in the Dandenong Ranges of Victoria, Australia, is a charming village known for its…
Seven Sculptures, A boy, A poem
Jack and I decided to head to Sassafras today. It’s a long weekend thanks to the Footy Finals, the weather was perfect for outdoor activities, and honestly, we just felt like getting away for a bit. It had been a while since we visited Sassafras, and this time we stumbled upon the Tanglewood Gallery and…
Angono… a fun place to be
This week, Egidio’s challenge is Destination: Fun. I struggled to decide what to post this week because, for me, traveling—whether close to home or halfway around the world—is always an adventure filled with fun. But I suddenly remembered these places that my niece and nephew took us in Angono, Rizal in the Philippines. This is…
The Charm of Barcelona Doors
Barcelona is renowned for its vibrant street art scene, and its doors often serve as canvases for creative expression. I’m not into graffiti, but here are some examples that I saw on its doors. Artists transform plain or aged doors into colourful and intricate works of art. This form of street art adds a unique…
A stroll on Father’s Day
In Australia, Father’s Day is celebrated on the first Sunday of September, setting it apart from other countries. Last Saturday, we enjoyed a lovely lunch and stroll in Fitzroy, near my daughter’s place. We started with a meal at Blue Chillies, a Malaysian restaurant, and the food was absolutely delicious. After lunch, we wandered through…