Classic Sydney Pubs – The Darlo
When it rains, you can still drink or dine outside at The Darlo Bar, under the awning or the big street umbrellas. It also has a remarkable history that not many people know about.
Boho Melbourne
Brunswick Street in Fitzroy and Smith Street in Collingwood are Melbourne’s favourite twin haunts for artists, musicians, writers and actors.
Launceston’s Café for Gardeners
Glebe Gardens offers elevenses and lunch for keen gardeners and the biggest, best, most eccentric plant and flower centre in Tasmania.
The Bondi Beach British Oasis
The Beekeeper is a modern British pub at Bondi Beach, within a short walk of the sand and surf.
The Perfect Launceston Swim
Where else in Australia can you swim in a big, free, outdoor pool with peacocks looking on? Add change rooms, showers, a public barbecue and café or pub for lunch – and you’ll want to walk over every day.
Sydney Loves Newcastle
Cocktails, art and art deco have turned historic Newcastle into a magnificent Sydney weekend getaway.
Launceston’s Op Shop Sales
Hit an end-season sale at the Launceston City Mission op shop and save hundreds of dollars on Country Road, Marcs, David Lawrence and more. If you’re lucky you’ll also find vintage shoes.
Oyster Ice Cream in Melbourne
Try Oyster ice cream in Melbourne, or shooters. Then head to the market for your own dozen on a tray.
Home Exchange With PLU and Holiday Goddess
This quarter Holiday Goddess is happy to introduce the PLU (People Like Us) home exchange website with over 6000 homes to swap in 110 countries.
The Original Boags Beer Pub, Launceston
Drink up before November 2026 when the famous Boags beer disappears from Tasmania. This historic pub in Launceston is a classic and also home to a mini Boags museum.
Save the Planet – Buy the Land
Join others in buying up blocks of nature, protecting animals, birds and insects – and saving the planet.
Kings Cross for Ladies
Kings Cross, Sydney, has become quite the lady destination these days.