Over the years Australian wine has seen it’s fair share of highs and lows. A decade ago, Aussie wine was the talk of wine drinkers the world over, their style of bigger bolder dense red wines were right in the wheel house of the average consumer. Over time though, consumer attitudes changed slightly and admittedly […]
Archives for 2013
Bustling Around Brisbane: Mini Travel Guide
July 24, 2013 by
Situated along the Brisbane River sits the first European settlement of Queensland, the city of Brisbane. Named after Sir Thomas Brisbane, a Scotsman who was the first European explorer here in 1799. The city was initially created as a penal colony, set up to house and hold convicts sent up from Sydney. Due to the […]
Can You Pull Off ‘The Lone Ranger’ Look?
July 23, 2013 by
When the original Lone Ranger made his television debut in 1949, his white hat and red neckerchief made him a style icon for a generation of kids. With the series reboot starring Armie Hammer as the eponymous hero and Johnny Depp as Tonto, the masked man’s style has also gotten a makeover. While he still […]
The Many Ages of Superman – Infographic
July 23, 2013 by
Superman – also known as Clark Kent – wasn’t always the altruistic hero we know him as today. In fact, he was the exact opposite: He was an evil villain. After Jerry Seigel and Joe Schuster were repeatedly rejected by publishers, they decided to start their own fanzine, “Science Fiction: The Advance Guard of Future Civilization.” […]
History of Banksy Graffiti Art
July 22, 2013 by
The true identity of Banksy has yet to be revealed, which adds even more an air of mystery to his artwork and has helped build a lasting, cult following around his work. Magazines, TV news stations, and thousands of his fans have speculated about the artist’s true identity. But alas, we still may never know! […]
Why You Should Check Out The Reputation Of A Hostel
July 22, 2013 by
Exploring the world by yourself or with friends can be an exciting opportunity. You’ll gain greater perspective as you immerse yourself in a new culture. Unfortunately, one of the trickiest parts of backpacking through the world is finding a decent and affordable place to stay. You might luck out with affordable hotel rooms, but for the […]
Summer Moustache Survival Guide
July 22, 2013 by
Summer is about the beach, the great outdoors, lemonade, cookouts with friends and family, sun, and good old fashion fun. Sadly, almost every one of these highlights, unless careful planning and preparation is taken, can equal slow and painful moustache death. We have already lived through the pains of all the above and have comeback […]
Steps To Creating The Ultimate Man Cave
July 22, 2013 by
Most people have the wrong opinion about a man cave. They imagine a room in the garage with tools hanging on the wall and grease on the floor. However, the ultimate masculine space is much, much more than a place to store wrenches. Instead, it should include just as much thought into the design and […]
Entertaining The Unexplained
July 21, 2013 by
The points of the Bermuda Triangle begin in a clockwise fashion, with Bermuda, Puerto Rico and end with Miami. Apparently, over 5,000+ people have gone missing by sea or air above this mysterious area. Ships and planes lost in the sea and air have simply disappeared without a trace. What is especially odd is that there were never, […]
A Guide To Athens – Top 10 Places To See
July 21, 2013 by
Athens was founded almost 3,500 years ago. This city was at its height of power in the fifth century BC and that is when the city’s most famous temple was constructed, the Parthenon. Every year, thousands of people visit this ancient city and enjoy many of its wonderful sites. 1. The Acropolis This ancient archaeological […]
