Author Archives: andyq

Men’s Clothes in Rome: Used, Resale and Vintage

Posted on 15 September 2018 by andyq

My post about finding high-quality men’s designer resale clothes in Paris is one of my most viewed sites on my blog. So, I thought I’d do a similar one for Rome, but only being there for a few days (in … Continue reading →

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Sydney Food Diary: Madam Chai’s, CBD

Posted on 13 September 2018 by andyq

Madam Chai’s takes over from the loved-up Sedap Malaysian restaurant in Regent Place. Husband and I peeked into the back of Regent Place, which was absolutely packed, after seeing Crazy Rich Asians at the George Street Cinemas. Madam Chai’s was … Continue reading →

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Andy & Stevie’s Matera Travel Guide

Posted on 12 September 2018 by andyq

We were only stopping off in Matera on our way to Salento in Puglia, but we wish we could have stayed longer in this ancient city in the Basilicata region. In 2019, it will be one of the European Capitals … Continue reading →

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Sydney Food Diary: IKEA, Tempe

Posted on 11 September 2018 by andyq

So, I would completely understand someone who would call IKEA’s famous meatballs as bland and without texture, and wonder from where its fame came from. However, I am not that person. I find something deeply comforting about industrial food. I … Continue reading →

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Sydney Food Diary: The Orient Hotel and Mrs Jones

Posted on 10 September 2018 by andyq

Looking for a little Sunday lunch in between sessions of the Antidote festival of thoughts and ideas at the Sydney Opera House, we decided to wander over to the Rocks. I thought it was my obligation as an Oriental person … Continue reading →

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Product Review: American Tourister – Technum, expandable 77cm spinner suitcase

Posted on 9 September 2018 by andyq

My last review on the Air Force 1 Suitcase (also by American Tourister) is one of my most-viewed blog posts, so I thought I should review the Technum as a public service! So, here’s a funny story: in the first … Continue reading →

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Sydney Food Diary: Hopper Kadé, Darlinghurst

Posted on 8 September 2018 by andyq

I first managed to enjoy the delights of Hopper Kadé at their pop-up restaurant in the Tramsheds in Rozelle, so I was super happy to find that they’ve opened a sit-down restaurant in the old location of The Goods Cafe … Continue reading →

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Coffee in Sydney: Let’s Cafe, Darlinghurst

Posted on 7 September 2018 by andyq

I like that I can get a coffee almost area in Sydney that I think is better than coffee abroad. You get coffee art, which is essential, really, and it’s super tasty. I had to kill some time waiting for … Continue reading →

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Andy and Stevie’s Salento Travel Guide

Posted on 6 September 2018 by andyq

Any chance you’re visiting Salento, the southern part of Puglia? We spent four days there in July 2018. I think I would have preferred to have a bit more advice before I went. The truth is that when I read … Continue reading →

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Sydney Food Diary: Blacksmith, Surry Hills

Posted on 5 September 2018 by andyq

I’ve mentioned it before in my blogs but I have great admiration for ANY restaurant in Sydney that has staying power. It’s a tough business, a tough market, and lots of work. Blacksmith in Surry Hills has staying power, and … Continue reading →

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