Hipster Haunts

  • Gastrorgasmic Food Guide to Tokyo
    Asia,  Food,  Hipster Haunts,  Japan,  Reviews

    A Gastrorgasmic Food Guide to Tokyo

    What to Eat in Tokyo In a land where even the consumption of fast food (think: Yoshinoya and Mos Burger) can bring tears of joy to one’s eyes, I dare say that finding a bad meal in Japan is actually a challenge. But with so many options, where would you even begin? Over a weekend in Tokyo, we found some amazing gems and are so excited to share them with you in our gastrorgasmic food guide to Tokyo! Sushi Ya Ginza To truly experience the beauty of Japanese food, I honestly believe an omakase experience is essential. Omakase essentially means chef’s choice, where the chef will put together a medley…

  • Australia,  Hipster Haunts,  Lifestyle,  Melbourne,  Off the Beaten Path,  Slow Travel

    A Guide to Fitzroy: Melbourne’s Hipster Neighbourhood

    Lonely Planet barely talks about it and it’s not on TripAdvisor’s top 10 things to do in Melbourne, but ask any Melbournian where the hipsters gather and they would definitely direct you to Fitzroy. Home to the creatives, you could easily spend a day or two getting lost in alleyways blooming with street art, uber chic cafes and beautiful indie boutiques. I had the pleasure of calling this neighborhood home for 4 days while solo travelling, and fell hopelessly in love with the many hidden gems that Fitzroy had to offer. For a comprehensive list of what to eat, drink, and do in this awesome neighborhood, our hipster guide to Fitzroy is all…