Our Adventures

Astral Tower

31.8.14

22.01.14

Our City Escape

In October i have bought tickets to The Lion King for Paul's birthday. As the date was nearing Paul surprised me with a night away for the night of the musical.

He ended up booking the Astral Tower at The Star Sydney. At the time there was a special offer that included valet parking, buffet breakfast and a city view suite.

He also called up concierge to organize White Lillie's (Favorite Flower) and Gin and Orange (Drink of choice) to be waiting in the room as we arrived.

Staff at Astral Tower were very friendly and always ready to help in anyway they could. As we were misquoted times of when breakfast finished we were upgraded to have the Buffet Seafood Lunch for no extra charge.

The Hotel itself has been recently renovated during The Star redevelopment. New furniture, fixtures and technology in rooms and around the hotel. Choices of several bars and restaurants within The Star complex as well as a designer shopping center.

Astral Tower is highly recommended and generally affordable when bookings are made in advance. Look at The Star website for promotions and discounts.

http://www.star.com.au/

The Suite

View from the room

All Photos taken by blog Authors

- A.P -

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

- A.P -

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

- A.P -

Famous, Movies, Sydney

Moonlight Cinema

25.4.14

04.01.14

Movie under the stars

During the summer month in Sydney Centennial Park and Events Cinema partnered to create an open air cinema that ran current and classic movies. On selected nights during the week movies would be played in the amphitheater in the park-lands. Movies, times and tickets could be purchased using the Greater Union site or at the venue, but it was highly advised not to risk it at the venue. You could bring your own picnic blankets, chairs and snacks. Giant cushions and food were also provided at the venue at an additional cost.

On the night we saw Saving Mr. Banks. A fitting tale for a magical night under the stars.

The Screen

Snacks Purchased at the venue

All Photos taken by blog Authors

- A.P -

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.

Driving in oxford street was very exciting

Our walk from the hotel to the London Eye

Trafalgar Square

The London Eye and Big Ben

Big Ben

Driving across Tower Bridge

cleopatra's Needle

Driving to Stonehenge from London city takes about 2 hours.

Chino Latino Restaurant & Bar

All Photos taken by blog Authors

- A.P -

Adventure, Dreams, Experiences, Travel

Ancient Ruins of Pompeii

2.3.14

25.02.14

As an ancient history student in high school there have always been a handful of historical locations in the world that i would love to explore, one being the Mt Vesuvius and the Ruins of Pompeii and Herculaneum.

We left Rome for a day trip down to Naples. The drive was around 3 hours including stops for petrol and food. After arriving at the main gate of Vesuvio National Park, rangers notified us that the park was closed due to unpredictable climate. So we decided to make our way to the excavation site of Pompeii to begin exploring.

You cant begin to understand what the lives of citizens of Pompeii was like in 79AD when Mt. Vesuvius erupted until you visit the ruins. A peaceful sight with haunting memories.

Entry:

(Pompeii, Herculaneum, Oplontis Stabiae, Boscoreale Antiquarium - valid for 3 days)
Full price: € 20.00