Over the years, Melbourne’s trams have come a long way. The traditional trams, which by the way are still rolling on the streets up to now, reflect the nostalgia and heritage of the past. This here is a sample of the olden style tram that serves as a mode of transport for locals but mostly…
Category: Public Art
Tuesday Streetart: Frankston – 146
As I’ve shared in my previous posts, Frankston has become a true mural haven in Melbourne’s southeast, bursting with colour, creativity and incredible street art! Around Bayside Shopping Centre, I discovered three fantastic artworks worth seeking out: a striking bluish portrait by Sofles… A beautiful woman with flower-filled hair by Maria Peña… And the wonderfully…
Mural Doors in Frankston
As mentioned on my recent post, Frankston is a great place to find murals. This time these are mural doors for: Dan’s Thursday Doors Challenge And for Natalie’s Photographing Public Art Challenge
Clover Cottage Reopened its Doors
Clover Cottage is in the heart of Berwick, Victoria, and its story dates back to the late 1800s. It began as a timber residence surrounded by open land. This cottage is recognised as an important part of Berwick’s heritage and represents the area’s early rural character. In the 1950s, landscape consultant John Stevens and Frederick…
Tuesday Streetart: Black Rock Mural – 144
I had lunch at an Italian restaurant in Black Rock last Sunday with my in-laws. Black Rock is a seaside suburb about 20 minutes from Melbourne’s CBD. While there, I noticed two colourful murals near the Woolies car park, created as part of a local council initiative aimed at preventing graffiti and brightening up the…
A Walk in Frankston
This wasn’t meant to be a day of walking, but Jack had a specialist appointment in Frankston… so, lucky for me! We made the most of our time and walked from the beach into the town centre. Jo’s Monday Walk Pepper’s One Step at a Time Ju-Lyn’s Happy Place Happy Space Because it was Monday,…
A Walk in Wilson Botanic Park
This week’s Lens Artists PhotoChallenge is hosted by John, who encouraged us to focus on water… the landscapes it shapes and the stories that surround it. There are simply too many choices for this theme, so I decided to focus on my recent walk around Wilson Botanic Park in Berwick. It was a lovely opportunity…
Tuesday Streetart: St Andrews – 141
A mural painted on a water tank by Rebekah Sammi Clarke’s (a.k.a @ashalacreations). It can be found in 83 Burns St, St Andrews VIC 3761, Australia We went there one Saturday to go to a weekend market.
William Rickets Sanctuary
Just about an hour and a half away from Melbourne CBD, tucked away in a leafy glade in the Dandenong Ranges, William Ricketts Sanctuary is a place of beauty and tranquillity, where extraordinary sculptures seem to emerge from the natural surroundings. I first posted about this hidden gem in 2021, Hidden Away in Mt Dandenong,…
I am back in the city…
This week’s Lens-Artists Photo Challenge comes from Ritva, who invites us to share a photograph along with another edited version of it. Last weekend I went back to Melbourne CBD and took the train. This is the new Town Hall underground railway station. A few steps down is the Melbourne Town Hall. And this is…
Tuesday Streetart: Beaney Lane – 139
In one of the quiet laneways in Melbourne, there is this striking large mural that is hard to miss. This is Beaney Lane… In the very corner, Heesco paints a striking portrait with an unusual blue complexion, inspired by Avatar, I guess. Only a curious few, like me, would venture into this laneway and discover…
Doors, Chairs & Murals in Olinda
Olinda is a beautiful little town in the Dandenong Ranges of Victoria. Since Jack and I didn’t have any activities planned last Monday and it was a sunny day, we decided to go for a short stroll… and of course lunch! I am linking this to Ju-Lyn’s Happy Place Happy Space Here are some doors…
Lisbon, 2023 — A Little Memory I Almost Forgot
Lisbon in 2023 was a very special trip for me. It was my first time there, and I was lucky enough to experience it with my son, Tim, and Leigh. I remember the hills of Lisbon very well… perhaps a little too well! 😂 I was already completely exhausted from all the walking, so at…
Tuesday Streetart: Dandenong Market – 137
These sweeping mural panels at Dandenong Market, completed in 2022 by Mike Makatron, Karena Bravo, Bryan Itch and Sebastian Fransz, burst with colour and energy. It is celebrating Greater Dandenong’s cultural vibrancy and the ways young people connect through community, friendship, food, sport and nature, reflecting the area’s rich and diverse spirit. Dandenong is a…
Sapa lanterns
For Natalie’s Photographing Public Art Challenge for this week, I have here some colourful lanterns from Sa Pa, Vietnam.
Tuesday Streetart: Brooklyn 2 – 135
You probably know by now that I love sharing photos my kids send me from their adventures. This time, the photos are from my son, Tim. While in New York, he thought of his mumma during his downtime and sent me some wonderful phone snaps of Brooklyn’s colourful murals and street art. It was such…
Tuesday Streetart: Brooklyn 1 – 134
You probably know by now that I love sharing photos my kids send me from their adventures. This time, the photos are from my son, Tim. While in New York (he’s now in Los Angeles), he thought of his mumma during his downtime and sent me some wonderful phone snaps of Brooklyn’s colourful murals and…
Murals & Doors in AC/DC Lane
Walking through the U-shaped AC/DC Lane felt like stepping into Melbourne’s rock-and-roll past. This narrow brick lane is full of colour and creativity. You may be getting sick of it so I promise… this is the last post in my AC/DC Lane series! 😊 After spending the past few weeks sharing its incredible murals, I…
Villa Escudero Souvenir Shop
I have posted about my trip to Villa Escudero when I went on a holiday to the Philippines in March 2026. The exterior of the Artikulo Souvenir Shop at Villa Escudero is a work of art in itself. Its rustic wooden windows sit beneath a striking mural of blooming flowers, a graceful carabao, and native…
Wooden Public Art in Sapa
Saw these wooden art around the Sapa area in Vietnam. For Natalie’s Photographing Public Art Challenge
Travel Diary: Dauin – Day 2
When I woke up, this was the view from our room window. It was a beautiful sight to start the day in Dauin… a town near Negros Oriental, Philippines. Before the place fully woke up, Jack and I enjoyed breakfast by the beach. At that early hour, it felt like we had the whole place…
Tuesday Streetart: Hanoi Murals – 128
Train Street in Hanoi is a vibrant and unique spot where cafés line a narrow working railway track. The colourful murals painted on nearly every café add to its charm, making it a great place to wander and take photos.
Cellpic Mural
This is a mural by Los Angeles muralist Bunnie Reiss and is entitled David’s Hand . I am linking this to Johnbo’s Cellpic Sunday and to Debbie’s One Word Sunday – Mural
Shine from Within
“Shine from Within” by Daniel dela Cruz is a pair of public artworks on Bonifacio South Street, in BGC, Philippines. It is reminding us that true light comes from within, not from the spotlight. I am linking this to Natalie’s Photographing Public Art Challenge
Travel Diary: Lady Buddha – Day 12
After spending the previous day under grey skies and rain, we were hoping for better weather on our last full day in Da Nang. To our delight, we woke up to brilliant sunshine streaming through the window. Eager to take advantage of the perfect day, I wasted no time booking a ride and setting off…
Tuesday Streetart: Moana – 126
Ethnic tribe of Sapa which can be seen on the walls of the restaurant in Moana.
Travel Diary: Ba Na Hills Day 11
That morning, we had a 9 AM tour to catch, with a pickup point just a few minutes’ walk from our hotel in Da Nang. It felt easy, almost effortless, as we made our way there, still easing into the day. About an hour later, we arrived at Sun World Ba Na Hills — and…
Art & Seats in Da Nang Beach
These are traditional Vietnamese coracle boats found near the shores of Da Nang Beach. These are part of a public beach art installation painted by groups of local artists and craftsmen who turned everyday fishing boats into decorative artworks. I am linking this to Natalie’s Photographing Public Art Challenge More art pieces scattered around I…
Tuesday Streetart: Warburton Lane – 124
Still in Warburton Lane where I found the “Little Piece of Paris” mural which I had featured previously… here are some more random Streetart all over the same Laneway.
Travel Diary Hanoi to Sapa: Day 3
After breakfast, the first thing on today’s agenda was visiting Le Duan Train Street. I’ve been told time and again by my son not to go because he said it’s usually seniors who get into accidents there. Sorry, Tim… but I really had to see it for myself. Especially now, with talks that the government…