Markets – Hidden Gem

The Netherlands Countryside

June 30, 2024July 2, 2024 by hiddengem2020, posted in Canals, Country side, Critters, Food, Gardens, Markets, Music, Relaxation

Let’s start with Day One shall we? My story begins on June 20th 2024 the first morning I woke up alone in another country.

Okay, sure, my trip technically started on June 18th when my partner Iain dropped me at the airport. But the next 48 hours were basically hell and not worth talking about. All I will note for any prospective travellers out there, is to make sure you check the minimum passport validity for each country you are passing THROUGH, not just the ones you’re travelling to. It’ll save you a lot of stress!

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Queen Victoria Night Markets

July 25, 2019July 25, 2019 by hiddengem2020, posted in Art, Community, Food, Markets, Music

Walking to the markets, the wind blew so cold that my bones felt like glass. Rain splattered off my umbrella onto the slippery pavement where my shoes got soaked in puddles. Maybe I didn’t pick the best day. But if the Winter Market has to be prepared for winter weather, then so was I.

On arrival we warmed our fingers over a woodfire, before wandering forward to the covered markets. It was like stepping out of a magical wardrobe. A glowing fairytale forest surrounded us as tiny specks of “snow” settled in our hair and clothes.

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Rainbow Serpent Festival | Day 1

January 29, 2019March 20, 2019 by hiddengem2020, posted in Festivals, Food, Markets, Music

A psychedelic immersion of cultures old and new

If I could sum up this festival in one sentence, that would be it. But of course you’re not here to read one sentence, so buckle down for an exploration of the best festival Australia has to offer.

In Cairns | Day 6

January 16, 2019March 20, 2019 by hiddengem2020, posted in Cairns, Critters, Markets, Roadtrips, Waterfalls

KURANDA.

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There’s a little town at the top of Mount Haren Road, full of bright colours, both native and manufactured. Kuranda is a beautiful spot to explore if you like amazing aboriginal art, beautiful birds and butterflies, crazy curios or delightful delicacies. This town has it all from A-Z.