January 2011
15 posts
HOTEL CRUMB: Indigo Pearl, Phuket
Only a few more days before I’m off to Africa, and I’ve chose to spend them at Indigo Pearl, located on the island of Phuket in Thailand. It’s my second time staying at this one-of-a-kind resort that really can only be described as a luxe oasis. After the 2004 Tsunami, Indigo Pearl was re-imagined by designer Bill Bensley and opened in 2007....
WatchVideo Crumb: The Ice Queen
British photographer Graeme Montgomery’s film The Ice Queen, commissioned exclusively for NOWNESS, distills the frozen beauty of winter. Close-ups on blocks of ice conjure glacial landscapes, interspersed with luxe on-the-slopes and après-ski accessories: sporty Burberry aviators, fiery-lensed Prada sunglasses and a Doctor Zhivago-style fur hat by Harrods. “It was...
GALLERY CRUMB: Andy + Aussie Art At The NGV
The National Gallery of Victoria is a fantastic place to escape Melbourne’s summer heat. Thankfully it’s free to visit as I found myself ducking in there a couple of times.
The first piece, by Rosemary Laing, is part of a series that captures Australian landscapes… and I thought her’s was an interesting take.
“Bringing...
HOTEL CRUMB: Boutique By The Beach
The city is nice, but the beach means it’s a proper vacay. Melbourne is one of those cities fortunate to have a gorgeous seaside retreat within close proximity. St. Kilda is where I’m now situated, very comfortably I might add, at The Prince Hotel. The location is brilliant with the boardwalk so close it does not take much to get me out for a jog in...
TRAVEL CRUMB: Hello Melbourne!
From a bright and sunny New Zealand I’ve arrived to the overcast (but thankfully not flood threatened) Australian city of Melbourne. There’s a lot going on with the tennis, the Aussie Millions 2-week poker tournament (which is basically happening right underneath me)…even Oprah is here!
My HQ for the first couple of days is the very chic Crown...
TRAVEL CRUMB: Farewell Queenstown
As my time has come to an end in New Zealand, here are a few musts if you ever find yourself in the area:
STAY
The Dairy - Luxe boutique hotel in the heart of QT.
Base Hostel - Premium modern accomodations near the harbour.
EAT
Vudu Cafe - For a breaky, lunch or tea their location on the waterfront is perfect. As is the menu that features fresh juices,...
TRAVEL CRUMB: Summer Days On The South Island
In the last week, Summer has kicked in on the south island of New Zealand. Students on break have flocked to Queenstown crowding the beaches and bars. I counted at least a dozen languages this afternoon as I sat on the beach listening to a college boy’s rendition of a pop tune I couldn’t quite place. Maybe it’s the sun frying my...
