World Venture Travel

In case there ever was any doubt that retro and vintage fashions were not popular all over the world, any time spent away from home will reveal that this is a global phenomenon. One of the sure signs of being in the trendy alternative neighborhoods in any city is the preponderance of old, cool clothes. It’s as true in New York as it is in London or Paris or Rome. The bad news for anyone looking to lively up their look is that in these cities, the high fashionistas are aware of the trends, and this can jack up the prices, even at the most humble thrift shops. Supply and demand are still a rule of thumb, even at St. Vincent de Paul.

The truly good news, however, is that there are cultures of thrift even outside of the four or five big fashion centers of the world. Anyone who’s been visiting Australia recently and done some Sydney shopping can attest that this is a paradise for cheap fashion. Only not entirely cheap perhaps. The fashion sensibility is high in Sydney, and it’s not unusual to fall in love with some new looks every time one sets foot on the town. The scene here is well-established, and the thrift stores are well-combed, but they’re also constantly changing. This means there are wonderful bargain opportunities for anyone frequenting Sydney Australia hotels , looking to make their wardrobe hipper and fresher without spending a whole lot of money.

The local interest in recycled clothing is nothing new, and there are plenty of suggestions and opinions available through web surfing, but these things are usually more exciting on the street and in person. The locals will surely have some ideas of what the best local thrift stores are. Or at the very least, can probably offer directions to the nearest Salvos or Vinnie’s (Salvo’s and Vinnie’s are, by the way, the local names for Salvation Army and St. Vincent de Paul). All the stores are known collectively as Op Shops (Op being short for Opportunity). There are also other shops that are driven by specific charities, such as MS Australia, and plenty of specialty shops that are privately owned and cater to anyone with good fashion sense and funky clothes to sell or trade.

Buying used clothing is a culture in itself, and there are those who have proudly worn vintage clothes for more than a generation or two. Travel to interesting new cities is always a very tempting occasion for revamping one’s wardrobe. Op Shopping is one way to bring these threads together, by giving old threads a new life.

When traveling to the capital city, Canberra, Australia, hotels are plentiful, and the choice is often difficult.  Our hotels offer luxury and an experience in accommodation that will refresh your mind and body.  With a sumptuous blend of comfort and contemporary amenities, your stay here will place you in the center of your own world.  It is also very possible to escape from the problems of the world here, and immerse yourself in another culture entirely.  Our hotels are designed to refresh and rejuvenate, and offer something for every member of the family.

Canberra is a fascinating place.  The city itself was designed by Chicago architects, who won a competition to make the best plan for Canberra when it was under construction in the early 20th century.  Now it has really come into its own, and has a lively, cosmopolitan scene, offering wonderful distractions by day, and splendid attractions at night.  Canberra has its own local heros of the art and music world, but it also attracts some of the most interesting traveling shows in Australia.  One fine example of this is the Nick Cave exhibition at Canberra’s National Library.

It might seem like an unlikely place for fans who know Nick Cave, but it is certainly a fantastic opportunity to peek into the mind of one of the true musical geniuses of our time.  Those stopping by to see Nick Cave: The Exhibition are in for a treat.  For fans of the artist, the exhibition is a collection of notes and photographs, painting a portrait of his creative process.  It is also an exhibition paying homage to the creative process itself, and offers an unusually complex glimpse into the way inspiration and experience manifest themselves in art.  For art history aficionados, this is a superb installation of ephemera, acknowledging the shifting nature of reality.  It is also prepared by none other than Nick Cave himself, ironically making an art work out of his incredibly creative life.