Cat Yoga

Yoga with Cats

There are many different yoga classes to choose from these days, and to my delight that includes yoga with cats.

Newtown for Book Lovers

The Sunnyboys filmed You Need A Friend at 128 King Street

Newtown, Sydney is where people go for good books – and quiet pubs to read them in. Music fans can pick up band biographies and see where they played.

Ice Cream for Ladies – Anita

Anita Ice Cream Nights

Anita ice-cream and gelato is the global chain for ladies who lunch. It looks like a boutique, but inside it’s high sugar heaven.

Sydney’s Secondhand Empire

Lacoste Shoes

Where do you even begin with the U-Turn empire? Try online. This is a good filter for Sydney’s ultimate secondhand chain.

The Best of Bellingen

Bellingen

The first in a series about Bellingen, New South Wales, the beautiful country town near the sea which is permanently cool these days – despite being sub-tropical hot in November-February.

The Wonder of Woy Woy

Welcome to Woy Woy

From grand old Central Station, Sydney to Woy Woy – along beautiful Hawkesbury River views – and towards the Milligans’ old home – takes around 90 minutes.

Blue Mountains’ Best Vintage

Victory Theatre Antique Centre

Ask locals in the Blue Mountains for the best vintage shop and they will recommend The Victory at Blackheath immediately. Why? The choice. There are over 50 traders here.

Little Japan in Sydney

Kinokuniya

It’s part of Little Japan at The Galeries at 500 George Street, next to Town Hall Station for trains and opposite the Queen Victoria Building. This is the best place in Australia to find Tokyo style, culture and sensational food in one place.

The Blue Mountains Foodie Shop

There is gourmet heaven behind a famous hotel in the Blue Mountain, just a skip, hop and jump from Sydney (or 2 hours on the train from Central Station).