Top 5 Destinations For Travelling Nerds

by Tasha in Nerd

People are different. Some are big, some are small, some are short and some are tall (and there are some who talk like Dr. Seuss without realising it, but we don't like to talk about them....shhhh). However when travelling, it is assumed that tourists will follow the same schedule, want to see the same sights and eat the same foods. I guess on one level it makes sense as it is all different than home.

But should I then assume when I'm sitting in the food court, eating my lunch, that the mother with three kids next to me, or the Sex-And-The-City wannabe across the row are eating the same as me? After all - it's all takeout.  But no, as I sit here with my naan, dumplings and pizza (because why does all the best food have to come from one shop!) the SATC lady picks at her salad, and the mother of three dishes out the Happy Meals, we all have different tastes. I happen to be a nerd (proud of it!) and on my pilgrimage I would be remiss to bypass these holy temples of Nerd-ism. 

Retake the City! - Statues and Street Corners

 by Alex in Retake the City, Melbourne, Australia

Last time on Retake the City, We wandered together through some of the best works of graffiti art Melbourne's back alleys have to offer. But theres so much more to street art than splashes of paint on a wall. Street art helps defines a city, its character, its teeming underbelly of art and culture. On a busy Monday morning Tash and I took an amble along the street corners, staring at sculptures and bantering with buskers. Let's start from the top, coming in at number two:

My Fellow Americans (Or Not As The Case May Be)

 by Tasha in Pre-trip

Hello Persons of the Internet. I come to you in contrition.

The rumors and allegations are true. I have no explanation, no defense or justification for my actions.

I did, willfully and with no malice aforethought, leave you, my gentle and kind readers, at the mercy of having no new content. I have left you on the verge of boredom, and for that I am sorry.

What are the Pre-Travel Blues (and How to Beat it)

by Tasha in Pre-trip, Epigrams and Interludes

There are some days, beautiful days, where you can feel the momentum pulling you towards your travel D-Day. You cash in a whole grand into your travel account or you find that must-have item you've been looking for - and its a whopping 60% off! These are days where you can practically taste the Tapas in Spain.

And then there are other days.

Retake the City! - Street Art: The Viewers Guide

by Alex in Retake the City, Melbourne, Australia

My mission this week was go out and make a concerted effort to see the world of art and culture among Melbourne’s backstreets. Armed only with a tourist map and the camera in Tash's phone, we dove into the laneways and back alleys to see what all the fuss is really about. Let me preface this list by stating - all art is subjective, so I have tried to judge based on colour, condition and detail. So, with no further ado, I present for you my top three works of street art in Melbourne: 

Something different this way comes

by Tasha in Pre-trip 

The observant among you may have noticed a slight change to the site. Go ahead, have a look, I'll wait.

Can you see it?

Look closer...

Yes that's right, we have changed our blog name! Yes it is huge news! I'm so happy you're as excited as we are!

Yes I know the old name was pretty good - I'll miss it too! But you have to admit - the new one is pretty damn good.

Oh? You want to know why we changed it?