An exception to the trend

I wrote a post on disappearing post offices and how these buildings were transformed into fashion  or coffee shops. But heading along Brisbane’s Queen Street, I discovered an exception to the rule.

Puducherry’s French Quarter

I roamed back and forth along streets designated as the French Quarter.

A French tourist staying at my homestay advised I look out for buildings with columns. Most of them were a bit of a disappointment, but at least one stood out as stylish.

Ngong Ping Plateau’s Buddha Walk

My favourite experience on Ngong Ping Plateau was the Buddha Walk. The main attractions were noisy and crowded but this section escaped the throngs.