Hong Kong International Airport is the primary airport serving the city of Hong Kong. Opened in 1998, and built entirely on reclaimed land around the islands of Chek Lap Kok and Lam Chau, the airport was built to replace the famous Kai Tak Airport in central Kowloon. The airport operates 24 hours a day and … Continue reading Airport Review: Hong Kong International Airport (HKG)
Airport Review: Sydney Kingsford Smith Airport (SYD)
Sydney Kingsford Smith Airport is the primary airport that serves the city of Sydney. Having opened for operations 1920, Sydney Airport stands as one of the longest, continually operating airports in the world. Sydney Airport is the busiest airport in Australia and Oceania. The airport is a major hub for Qantas and is also home … Continue reading Airport Review: Sydney Kingsford Smith Airport (SYD)
Pub Review: Palisade Hotel, Sydney
The Palisade Hotel is a mixed-use venue located in Millers Point, an inner-city suburb of Sydney. A pub is believed to have been operating from this location since at least 1870. In 1915, the pub was rebuilt in a Federation Free Style, a design by Irish architect Henry Deane. Due to its location, the Palisade … Continue reading Pub Review: Palisade Hotel, Sydney
Bar Review: Merchants Cafe and Saloon, Seattle
The Merchants Cafe and Saloon is a bar and restaurant located in Pioneer Square area of downtown Seattle, Washington. Considered to be one of the oldest restaurants operating at its original location in Seattle and potentially across the whole west coast. The bar was in built in 1890 using a design by W. E. Boone, … Continue reading Bar Review: Merchants Cafe and Saloon, Seattle
Pub Review: The Lansdowne Hotel, Sydney
The Lansdowne Hotel is a pub and live music venue located in Chippendale, just South of Sydney’s CBD. The pub has operated near the corner of city road since first opening in 1933. The pub was designed by the prominent pub architect, Sidney Warden and was built to replace the original Lansdowne Hotel which was … Continue reading Pub Review: The Lansdowne Hotel, Sydney
Yankee Stadium, New York City
Yankee Stadium is a multi-purpose stadium located in the Bronx, New York City. Opened in 2009, the stadium has a capacity of 46,537 and is the home field of the New York Yankees and New York City FC. Yankee Stadium was built to replace the former Yankee Stadium which operated from 1923 to 2008. The … Continue reading Yankee Stadium, New York City
Pub Review: Fortune of War Hotel, Sydney
The Fortune of War Hotel is a pub located in The Rocks, an inner-city suburb of Sydney. The pub is considered Sydney’s oldest, having operated in different forms, at the same location, since first opening in 1828. The original Fortune of War was opened in 1828 by former convict Samuel Terry. The pub was later … Continue reading Pub Review: Fortune of War Hotel, Sydney
Busch Stadium, St. Louis
Busch Stadium is a baseball stadium located in St. Louis, Missouri. The stadium opened in 2006 with a capacity of 44,494 and is the current home ground of the St. Louis Cardinals. Built to replace the Cardinal’s former home Busch Memorial Stadium, the new Busch Stadium was built as a baseball specific stadium in a … Continue reading Busch Stadium, St. Louis
How to Make a Long Island Iced Tea
The Long Island Iced Tea is a cocktail originating from the United States. The origin of this refreshing cocktail is somewhat disputed, with some believing it originated in Long Island, Tennessee whilst others believe it was invented in Long Island, New York. One theory is that it was created in the 1920s by Charlie Bishop … Continue reading How to Make a Long Island Iced Tea
Bar Review: 1989 Arcade Bar, Sydney
1989 is an arcade bar located at the very end of Kings Street in Newtown, a suburb in the inner west of Sydney. Due to its unmatched selection of classic arcade machines, 1989 has been Sydney’s best barcade since first opening in 2016. 1989 offers players a selection of over 40 craft beers as well … Continue reading Bar Review: 1989 Arcade Bar, Sydney