Tales of a Technogypsie

The Parliamentary Triangle & Australian Embassies * Canberra, Australia Capital Territory, Australia * As Canberra is the capital of Australia, with the Australian Capital Territory the central region for all of Australia’s government, it is also home to Australia’s Parliaments, Embassies, and Governmental offices. Most countries in allegiance with Australia have their embassies represented here. [...]

Old Parliament House or Museum of Australian Democracy * Canberra, Australia Capital Territory, Australia * Within Canberra lies several Parliaments and Embassies, representing many cultures and governments. One of the Parliaments which is no longer used for law making as it was the “provisional” parliament house which was base operations for Australia’s Parliament from 1927 [...]

* April 23, 2011 Concert @ The Transit Bar * Downtown Canberra * ACT * Australia * While exploring downtown Canberra, I popped into the Transit Bar, underneath where I was staying in the Canberra Hostelling International for a night out downtown. The Holidays, a local Australian band, was just returning from their first ever [...]

Tuggeranong Homestead * Tuggeranong, Canberra, Australia Capital Territory, Australia * http://www.tuggeranonghomestead.com.au/ * My last day in Tuggeranong just outside of Canberra, before packing up for the plane to Brisbane, we ventured down the street to get a peek at the Tuggeranong Homestead. Unfortunately, due to being Easter weekend, I didn’t get a chance to visit [...]

Canberra, Australia Capital Territory, Australia Travels Down Under:The Vegemite Experience Tuesday, April 26, 2011 * Hanging in Canberra, Australia Capital Territory, Australia * A later start to the day, Sir Bluey brought out the vegemite for Sir Leaf to try for his very first time. Spread on with butter, it was not agreeable to his [...]

Transit Bar * 7 AKUNA ST * Canberra, Australia Capital Territory, Australia * P 02 6162 0899 * http://transitbar.com.au/ * ‎ A great little hole-in-the-wall bar down below the Canberra YHA Hostel on Akuna street. Delving into a mix of indie, rock n’ roll, and general alternative nights and gigs, the Transit Bar provides a [...]

*Canberra, Australia Capital Territory, Australia * Chrome Goth Night * Transit Bar * http://www.gothclublist.com/details/chrome.html * 7 AKUNA ST * Canberra, Australia Capital Territory, Australia * P 02 6162 0899 * http://transitbar.com.au/ * ‎ Eager for some darksome and divine music, I hunted out what could lie beneath the underground of Australia’s capital city … Canberra. [...]

Tidbinbilla Nature reserve*Canberra, Australia Capital Territory, Australia * Tidbinbilla Nature reserve* Tidbinbilla Visitor Centre, Paddy’s River Rd, * Canberra, Australia Capital Territory, Australia * (02) 6205 1233 * http://www.tidbinbilla.com.au/ * Venturing south just 40 minutes from Canberra in the Australian Capital Territory is a beautiful nature reserve called “Tinbinbilla”. Named after the aboriginal word “Jedbinbilla” [...]

Gibraltar Falls * Canberra, Australia Capital Territory, Australia * Gibraltar Falls * Corin Road * Namadgi National Park * +61 02 6207 2900 * Canberra, Australia Capital Territory, Australia * One of the first waterfalls that I had a chance to see in Australia as accompanied by my travel mate Bluey Bee Fabbo. A nice [...]

Gibraltar Falls, Canberra, Australia Capital Territory, Australia Travels Down Under:Koalas and Cyber-goths Monday, April 25, 2011 * Area around Canberra, Australia Capital Territory, Australia * A later start to the day, Sir Bluey heated up the last of the kangaroo meat for lunch. This time the adventuring duo spiced it up with a peanut satay [...]

Australian National Botanical Gardens * GPO Box 1777 * Canberra, Australia Capital Territory * 2601 * Australia * +61 2 6250 9599 * http://www.anbg.gov.au/ * In the heart of Australia’s Capital Territory and City of Canberra is the Nation’s most exquisite National Botanical Gardens. Radiating like a gem in the midland plains, this fabulous collection [...]

Hasmis Kebabs Turkish Kitchen* 11-13 East Row * Canberra, Australia Capital Territory, Australia * 2601 * 02 6249 7783 * We popped into this hole-in-the-wall quick Turkish cuisine spot near the Phoenix for some lunch fare. While the service was average, the food wasn’t anything to write home about. All three of us felt the [...]

Facepainting at the Phoenix Flea MarketPhoenixCanberra, Australia Capital Territory, Australia On April 24, 2011 in Canberra, Australia at the infamous Irish Bar “The Phoenix”, bodypainter Leaf McGowan participated in the Phoenix Flea Market. Drinking, revelry, and art was had by all in attendance. Utilizing Ben Nye, Wolf, and Mehron bodypaint, the following is a photogallery [...]

Bytes Cafe* Canberra YHA * 7 Akuna Street * Canberra, Australia Capital Territory, Australia * http://www.yha.com.au/hostels/nsw/canberra/canberra-city/ * (+612) 6248 9155 * Facebook Page * If you’re looking for a deep in the heart of Canberra breakfast spot that is a little hidden gem, try to Canberra YHA’s “Bytes Cafe” for a economically affordable and delicious [...]

The Fish Shack* 87/105 Petrie Plaza Canberra, Australia Capital Territory, Australia * 2601 * (02) 6248 5885 * As I was on my way to see “Thor”, i was hungry for a quick and affordable dinner, so I settled for the “Fish Shack” across from the theater … and i was very impressed with the [...]

Asian Cafe* Melbourne Building 32 West Row * City * Canberra, * 2601 * Australia Capital Territory, Australia * (02) 6262 6233 * Hungry from running around between the museums and sights in Canberra, I eagerly went for some Asian cuisine at the Asian cafe in the Melbourne building just across from the Canberra Museum [...]

The Cotter and Garden CityCanberra Gallery of Art* http://www.museumsandgalleries.act.gov.au/cmag/ * Cnr. London Circuit and Civic Square, * Canberra, Australia Capital Territory, Australia A historical section to the Canberra Museum and Art Gallery exists on the “Cotter River”, the dam they built, and how it helped keep Canberra the Garden City that it is. I believe [...]

Michael Le Grand* http://www.artwhatson.com.au/cmag/sculpture * Canberra Gallery of Art* http://www.museumsandgalleries.act.gov.au/cmag/ * Cnr. London Circuit and Civic Square, * Canberra, Australia Capital Territory, Australia Wandering around the Canberra Museum and Art Gallery I had the chance to view the sleek artwork of Michael Le Grand which is on exhibition at the CMAG from March through June [...]

Nolan CollectionCanberra Gallery of Art* http://www.museumsandgalleries.act.gov.au/cmag/ * http://www.museumsandgalleries.act.gov.au/nolan/index.html * Cnr. London Circuit and Civic Square, * Canberra, Australia Capital Territory, Australia Wandering into the Canberra Museum and Art Gallery i was able to enjoy 15 of the fine collections of Australia’s notable artist, Sidney Nolan. This was donated by Australia’s citizens and include some of [...]

Canberra Gallery of Art* http://www.museumsandgalleries.act.gov.au/cmag/ * Cnr. London Circuit and Civic Square, * Canberra, Australia Capital Territory, Australia Right around the corner from the YHA Hostel, in the heart of the City Center, is the Canberra Museum and Gallery located on the London Circuit. It was first opened early 1998 containing a permanent collection called [...]

Red Hill Lookout* Red Hill Drive Red Hill * Canberra, Australia Capital Territory, * 2603 * Australia * +61 02 6297 4949 * If you take the main road from the city center, you can climb up Red Hill onto a lookout that gives you great panoramas of the national icons located within Canberra. The [...]

Aborigine Embassy* http://www.aboriginaltentembassy.net/ * Canberra, Australia Capital Territory, Australia * As the Australian Aborigine were not treated as humans until roughly around 1972 in Australia, there is much need for an awakening in Australia on Aborigine Rights. One of the stand-offs and controversial semi-permanent assemblages done in protest about Aborigine polical rights is the “Aboriginal [...]

National Gallery of Art* http://nga.gov.au/ * Canberra, Australia Capital Territory, Australia One of Canberra’s largest attractions is the National Gallery where over 120,000 works of art is housed celebrating Australian and world art. It was established in 1967 by the government as a National Public Art Gallery after alot of the lobbying by the famous [...]

Sir Bluey Bee Canberra, Australia Capital Territory, Australia Sir Bluey Bee, one of Australia’s men of mystery, a bard in his own right, is one of the many adventurers who have travelled with Sir Thomas Rhymer Oisin Leaf McGowan during his travels through Australia. This amazing man, was instrumentally helpful in guiding Sir Thomas Leaf [...]

Canberra to Australia Capital Territory, Australia Travels Down Under:Exploring Canberra Downtown Saturday, April 23, 2011 * Canberra to Australia Capital Territory, Australia * Sir Bluey blessed Sir Thomas with a jam session with his amazing musical talents. Then the bard took Sir Thomas Leaf on a tour around the governmental district of Canberra, as well [...]

The Phoenix* 21 East Row * Canberra, Australia Capital Territory, Australia * 2601 * (02) 6247 1606 * http://www.lovethephoenix.com/ * Although this amazing Irish Pub is one of the few bars/pubs I visited while in Canberra, it is by far my favorite. Introduced to me by Sir Bluey, the place was like home to me [...]

Wok in a Box * www.wokcanberra.com.au/ * 3/88-96 Bunda Street * Canberra, Australia Capital Territory, Australia * 2601 * (02) 6162 0965 * Wok in a Box gave us a quick evening snack at affordable prices. It is located in the heart of the city center. They offer a great menu selections with a range [...]

Canberra YHA * www.yha.com.au * 7 Akuna Street *Canberra, Australia Capital Territory, Australia * (02) 6248 915 * For a night into town for exploring the nightlife of Australian’s Capital Territory center, I stayed at teh Canberra City YHA which is centrally located near all the bars, clubs, museums, and activities that Canberra has to [...]

Bar 32 * 32 Northbourne Avenue * Canberra, Australia Capital Territory, Australia * (02) 6162 3232 * http://www.bar32.com/ In search of the nightlife in Canberra, I was strongly recommended that Bar 32 was the place to be. We dropped in around 11 pm on a Friday night and it was pretty dead, being the only [...]

Lake Jindabyne, New South Wales, Australia Travels Down Under:Adventures to Lake Jindabyne and the Snowy Mountains Wednesday, April 13, 2011 * Canberra, Australian Capital Territory to Lake Jindabyne, New South Wales, Australia * Early to rise, Sir Thomas Leaf and Sir Bluey Bee gathered together a wakeful state as they prepared tea, breakfast, and organization [...]