Our Adventures: Tips

Tips

Top 10 Cocktails in Sydney

4.10.14

04.10.14

Our 2014 best cocktails in Sydney

Shangri-la - Blu Bar on 36 - Madame Divine

Hendricks Gin, apple and peach liqueurs, lemon juice, egg white

and rose syrup. Named after Sydney’s original notorious gang

member.

Eau De Vie- The Contender

Strawberry infused gin is mixed with rosemary and mandarin syrup, fresh lemon juice and a little sprinkle of pepper. The sweet and fruity lovers’ delight.

ECQ - Toblerone

satisfy your guilty pleasures with a mix of baileys, frangelico, mozart chocolate liqueur, honey and cream

Shangri-la Lobby Lounge - Shangri-la Sunset

42 Below Vodka, mango & strawberry liqueur built with

pineapple juice & a cranberry float

Zeta Bar - Rock Melon, Pistachio Foam

Ketel One Citroen, St Germain elderflower, fresh lemon and rock melon, shaken up with a touch of chardonnay.

O Bar and Dining - Long Lychee

42 below vodka, elderflower cordial & fresh lychees shaken with basil then served tall over cubed ice

The Victoria Room - Rose Petal

Beefeater Gin shaken with rose syrup and lychee juice

O Bar and Dining - Bobbie Burns

dewars 12yr scotch whiskey and sweet vermouth stirred slowly with angostura bitters and dom benedectine, served short on the

rocks

Ivy Pool Club - Ivy Fruit Cup

Pool Club’s version of the English Summer Classic; Beefeater Gin with orange & blackberry liqueurs finished with seasonal fruits and ginger ale

The Garden - Fidel

A creamy, indulgent cocktail with a fruit injection – Havana Blanco and ginger liquor, shaken with milk, heavy cream, condensed milk and pineapple juice. If you’re looking for something different then this is it.

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Tips

iPhone 6

19.9.14

19.09.14

The wait is finally over.

This morning at 11:40am my new iPhone 6 was delivered. Thank you to Virgin Mobile Australia for being so prompted with their deliveries this time round.

Things that stood out:

-The box in comes in doesn't have a picture of the phone on the front as it usually does (See below).

-I highly recommend the iPhone 6 if you have smaller hands like i do.

-IOS 8 update has added several new features to the phone, new design for viewing, new scroll menu and easier access to multiple apps on your phone.

-Improvements in speed and response

-Very light and thin

-Lock button on the side is very well designed and thought of as the phone is longer than others before.

If you have one, enjoy. Let us know any other interesting things you find.

Front of the box

Side of the box

64GB space grey iPhone 6

All the accessories

All Photos taken by blog Authors

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Adventure, Tips, Travel

Tips for driving in Europe

13.9.14

11.09.14

Driving in another country and on the opposite side of the road can be more tricky than you might think. Before you travel abroad, have a read of these 10 tips to help you survive.

1. Use a GPS - if all else fails, buy a few road maps from the nearest souvenir shop or news agency.

2. Always stay in your lane when turning corners - always a good tip when driving on the opposite side of the road.

3. Keep in the right left unless overtaking - most cars will tailgate and beep at you instead of over taking you on the right if you are in the wrong lane.

4. Have a good-looking navigator ride shot gun and keep any eye on which directions to take and your fatigue level. BONUS TIP: They can also feed you snacks and hand you drinks.

5. Take regular breaks - sitting in the monotonous drivers seat for hours on end can be very tiring and even deadly. This one goes without saying - use your common sense.

6. Play games in the car to keep your mind alert and kill your boredom at the same time.

7. If a hire car company stuffs you around, don't just take it - klick and scream till someone confesses that they speak English (more people than you might think).

8. Double check where you park - more often than not you find out about the parking restrictions after the fine!

9. Double check your car is safe to drive and had a full tank of petrol - again, plain old common sense.

10. Don't forget to organise insurance.

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Experiences, Tips

Humanitarian Day

20.8.14

19.08.14

Happy world humanitarian day to all those who have dedicated their lives to make a positive difference in the world, for those who have volunteered and those who have become educated with what's going on around the world. It is important to educate yourself with matters that affect the most vulnerable, children, women and men.

Today as we humanitarians celebrate the work done over the years we give you an opportunity to get involved during #actionhour and become a humanitarian, every little bit counts.

Humanitarians around the world I hope you all have someone there celebrating you on this special day.

http://www.actionhour.org.au

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Polaroid, Tips, Travel

Polaroid

17.5.14

16.05.14

The Term shake it like a Polaroid has become nonexistent in 21st century Polaroid cameras. It is now advised to leave it in a dark place and let it develop on its own. This hasn't stopped the thousands of people like me who have been enjoying the new generation Polaroids for the last 8 years.

I first started with a vintage camera by Polaroid but eventually stopped using it because of it's over priced film, due to a monopoly in the market. I then purchased the Fuji film Instax mini 7, I ordered it from Hong Kong as it was unavailable in Australia for another one and a half years. Film was a lot cheaper and you can buy in bulk on ebay, around $40 for 50 films compared to $30 for 10 films in store. I had the pleasure of using this camera over many travels and adventures and i would recommend it for first time users.

For all you tech savvy people, over a year ago i ordered the new Instax mini90 Neo series (Featured below). You now have more control over how your photo turns out without it being a digital camera.

Features:

Selective Flash

Party Mode

Double Exposure

Kids Mode

Landscape Mode

Selective Brightness

Macro Mode

Bulb Exposure Mode

RRP $300(Aus)

Instax mini90 Neo Series

Our Hotel In London

Pont Des Arts

Leaning Tower of Pisa

Gondola Ride Along the Grand Canal

Superhero Costume Party

Narooma

Ruins of Pompeii

The Grand Canal

Sydney Opera House and Habour Bridge

Lost Picnic

All Photos taken by blog Authors

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Adventure, Europe, Hotels, Tips, Travel

London Calling

25.3.14

06.02.14

The home of her Majesty the Queen, tea and fun filled Pubs.

Let me tell you, 5 days is nowhere enough time to see London for all its beauty. So here's the best way to experience London on budgeted time.

The tube is the easiest and most efficient way of navigating your way around the city, with trains arriving every 3-6 minutes. Add 20 Euro to start off with on your oyster card as its hard to find reload booths at certain stations.

For sightseeing we highly recommend doing a Hop-on Hop-off Tour on a Double Decker red bus. To cover all 3 routes all you pay is 20 euro and you can use the voucher over 2 days. As we were staying at the Plaza on The River club and residence, London, they organised our tour and had tickets ready for us which included a discount. On this tour you will have the opportunity to see and stop as most of the famous landmarks in London as well as other smaller attractions.

The Hop-on Hop-off tour is perfect during the winter and rainy months. Providing warmth and cover from the weather as well as providing information about the sites you may have not otherwise known.

Hotel

Plaza on The River club and residence, London

http://www.plazaontheriver.co.uk/

Hop-on Hop-off Tour

http://www.theoriginaltour.com/tour-information/hop-on-hop-off.htm

View of River Thames from our Room

Plaza on the River is a very luxurious hotel with very modern amenities. Staff at the hotel are very helpful and friendly. Room service delivers on time and not over priced, close to metro, shops and easy walk to the London Eye.