Budapest: Exploring Buda Castle District! February 2, 2019|In Budapest, Europe, Europe Guide, Hungary|By paraphernalia.coShare This Standing proudly, Buda Castle and its surrounding district dominate the skyline of the Danube’s western bank. Table of Contents hide #explore Castle Hill Matthias Church Fisherman’s Bastion Museum of Military History Hospital in the Rock Nuclear Bunker Museum The Labyrinth […]

Dubai Guide: Part #1 – The Historial Hub! March 29, 2018|In Bur Dubai, Deira, Dubai, Middle East, Middle East Guide, United Arab Emirates|By paraphernalia.coShare This Stretching along 60km of the Arabian Gulf coastline, Dubai, one of the seven United Arab Emirates, beckons travellers with awe-inspiring architecture, desert romance and an intriguing culture. Table of Contents […]

2017 Travel Round-up! December 29, 2017|In Africa, Asia, Europe, Middle East, North America, Oceania|By paraphernalia.coShare This With a new year comes new plans, new goals and new opportunities. At paraphernalia.co, it’ll be all that and more. I have some exciting projects and a host of planned adventures in 2018. As the new year looms, I […]

Vietnam: Cruising Bai Tu Long Bay with Indochina Junk! August 10, 2017|In #asia-stay, Asia, Asia Reviews, Hanoi, Vietnam|By paraphernalia.coShare This Imagine being surrounded by evergreen karst mountains rising from a pristine turquoise sea. Hearing bird calls, jumping fish and gentle lapping as the boat rocks on calm waters. The odd fishing boat motors by going […]

Tuscany: Introducing the Mad Butcher of Panzano! March 28, 2017|In #europe-eat, Europe, Europe Reviews, Italy, Panzano, Tuscany|By paraphernalia.coShare This Perched high on a ridge in the thick of Tuscany’s Chianti region is the charming town of Panzano. Half way between Florence and Siena and surrounded by vineyards, Panzano is the perfect base to explore the area. […]

Sydney: Grazing the CBD Laneways! November 10, 2016|In #oceania-drink, #oceania-eat, Australia, Australia Guide, New South Wales, Oceania, Oceania-Reviews, Sydney|By paraphernalia.coShare This Sydney! What’s not to love? With her sparkling harbour, iconic Opera House, and spectacular Bridge, she’ll have you under her spell in no time. Like all fabulous cities, Sydney is evolving and no area […]

7 Days Cruising Alaska: Juneau! June 23, 2016|In Alaska, Juneau, North America, United States|By paraphernalia.coShare This Juneau is named for Joseph Juneau who, in 1880 with his prospecting mate Richard Harris, followed Chief Kowee of the Auk Tlingit tribe into the Silver Bow Basin and struck gold. Lots of it! October 1880 saw 160 acres staked […]

7 Days Cruising Alaska: All Aboard! June 2, 2016|In #north_america-stay, Alaska, North America, Seattle, United States, Washington State|By paraphernalia.coShare This Ocean cruising, is it for you? Visiting several ports without concern for baggage, observing ever-changing scenery and having the option to party, read, sleep or be entertained all on a single ship? That does sound […]

Prague: La Degustation Boheme Bourgeoise! November 12, 2015|In #europe-eat, Czech Republic, Europe, Europe Reviews, Prague|By paraphernalia.coShare This La Degustation Boheme Bourgeoise is one of 2 Michelin starred restaurants in Prague. Feeling overwhelmed by our emotion-charged day at Terezin Ghetto Museum and sad it is our last night together, Johnny and I have decided to indulge. Table of […]

Private Dining @ Yin Yang Coastal August 27, 2015|In #asia-eat, Asia, Asia Reviews, Hong Kong, Kowloon, Tsuen Wan|By paraphernalia.coShare This I have a confession to make paraphernalians, ‘Food TV’ is an addiction! I’m glad it is though, or Margaret Xu Yuan would never have entered our lounge-room. Ex-designer and creative director turned chef, Margaret’s the doyen of Hong […]