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Doha's Hamad International Airport has been named world's best airport at the 2024 Skytrax World Airport Awards. It certainly is right up there as one of my favourite airports too, along with Singapore's Changi. I was very impressed with the new Orchard indoor garden on my most recent visit to Hamad International in Oct last year. #travelblogger #travelpost #bestairportintheworld #travelnews #dohaqatar #hamadinternationalairport

New blog post is up! My comprehensive review of the Hyatt Regency Cairo West in Giza, Egypt #hotelreview #travelblogger #luxurytravel #luxuryhotels #cairotravel #egypttravel #egypthotels #hyattregency #hyatthotels

Have you checked out Ephemeral Oceanic at Elizabeth Quay yet? A free immersive illuminated art installation running until 25 April. I love how these sorts of things are becoming more popular everywhere! #perthblogger #perthisok #ephemeraloceanic #publicart #perthart

Such a lovely vibrant yet serene vibe at the Buddha's Birthday and Multicultural Festival at Supreme Court Gardens Perth yesterday. A really culturally enriching day out. It's on again today if anyone's interested. #perthblog #buddhism #perthisokay #multiculturalism #perthlocal #perthwhatson #bbmf

Had a great time at the Perth Vegan Expo at Wellington Square this weekend! So many fabulous stalls with yummy food & gorgeous crafts, plus some wonderful sets on a solar-powered music stage, and much more! This was my second year attending, and look forward to doing so again next year 💚 #perthvegan #perthveganeats #veganfest #perthblogger #perthisok #veganperth

New blog post is up! It's my review of what could be considered one of the most Instagrammable cafés in Perth. #perthcafe #perthcafeculture #perthcafescene #perthblogger #perthlocal

Hope everyone had a great Easter (if you celebrated it) 🐣💐 These were some of the cute bunny-themed goodies being sold at Hokkaido Baked Cheese Tart Australia in Victoria Park over the weekend 🐰 I love how they added faces and almond-flake ears to their original tarts to turn them into bunnies! I also splurged on some of their other products too, namely the chocolate & orange tart, matcha tart and coffee bread. All were delicious and excellent quality. Highly recommended as a little indulgent snack. #perthlife #perthblog #perthisok #perthfoodgram #cheesetarts #perth

A few photos from the Perth Japan Festival yesterday #perthblog #perthlife #perthisok

Today is Nowruz or Persian New Year, and it's something that has a personal significance to me, as my mother is of Persian origin. She is actually a Zoroastrian Parsi from India, the Parsis being descendants of Persians who fled Muslim persecution in Persia (the region of modern-day Iran) between the 8th and 10th centuries. The vast majority settled in Mumbai, India, though the diaspora now spreads far and wide around the world. They refer to today as 'Navroz'. While I have not yet visited India or Iran, the closest I have so far got to exploring that side of my heritage was my 2018 trip to the Ateshgah Zoroastrian Fire Temple in Azerbaijan, a country with strong Zoroastrian/Persian roots and influences due to its geothermal activity (Parsis worship fire) and proximity to neighbouring Iran. It was so amazing to see the familiar cultural objects and practices I had been exposed to through my mum's side of the family, and it definitely deepened my connection with that region of the world. The temple itself is on the outskirts of Baku, making it an easy half-day trip, and I recommend having a guide to explain things to you. Even Mum & I, who had some baseline knowledge about the Zoroastrian religion, still learned a lot. Here are a few photos I took during my visit there. Navroz/Nowruz Mubarak to all Persians around the world! #nowruz #Navroz #persiannewyear #travelblogger #azerbaijantravel #Zoroastrianism #ateshgah #zoroastrian #firetemple

Canteen Trigg is what you call oceanside dining! It really does make the most of Perth's stunning beaches. This particular beach is Trigg, about a 20-minute drive north of the city. It's so nice to sit outside under the distinctively striped umbrellas, take in the salty breeze (there sure was a lot of it yesterday!), soak up the sunshine and gaze out over a palette of white sands, turquoise waters, blue skies and green coastal vegetation. Or if you prefer to sit inside, it's still super airy with lots of open doors overlooking the water, not to mention plenty of lush indoor plants. I also loved the fact that they had waste-sorting bins and biodegradable cutlery. And of course the food itself was delicious and great value for money. The serve was very generous indeed! Fish & chips (I got the grilled version with kale) by the ocean, surrounded by the sounds of crashing waves - that's what I call soothing for the soul! 📍 @canteentrigg, 364 West Coast Drive, Trigg, Perth 🕒 Open daily: 6.30am-8pm #perthblog #perthdining #perthlunch #BeachsideBites #perthisok #perthrestaurant #perthcafescene

If you haven't yet made it to Sculpture by the Sea, you have until the 18th! Another year of fabulously cool and quirky artworks set to the backdrop of the beautiful Indian Ocean at Cottesloe Beach 😍 #sculpturebythesea #perthblog #perthart #cottesloebeach #perthisok #outdoorart #artexhibit #sculptures

📣NEW BLOG POST! 📣 With Ramadan about to start, I thought I'd write about whether this holy month for Muslims is a good time to visit Islamic countries, and how this may affect your travels. #travelblogger #RamadanTravel #middleeasttravel #traveltheworld

Yummy vegan cauliflower & cumin fritters at the very cute Little Banksia café in Kensington today! #perthcafe #perthfoodiescene #perthcafeculture #PerthDining #perthcafescene #perthblog #perthisok

Looking for a delightful gem of a café in Perth? Add the Secret Garden Café on Angelo St in South Perth to your list! A magical, deceptively large garden at the back (complete with a fish pond and cute sculptures) and delicious, reasonably priced food 👍 #perthcafeculture #secretgarden #perthdining #perthcafe #perthcafescene #perthfoodiescene #perthrestaurant

How many of you have made a quick transit stop in Doha, Qatar, during your travels? I know I have many times. On my most recent trip, however, I actually spent a week there, exploring the city beyond the airport. Read my blog post about some of the best things to see in Doha, and why it is worth more than just a transit stop. #travelblogger #travel #dohatravel #middleeasttravel #qatartravel