Brisbane’s Best Art Deco Pub
The Empire Hotel is a 1937 Fortitude Valley classic, and one of Queensland’s great historic pubs.
Three Glastonbury Walks
Glastonbury is where King Arthur is buried, according to legend, and where the crystal shops are brighter than the traffic light system. Here are three walks you can take around the town.
The Last Time I Saw Paris
If you are looking for wonderful classic Fifties films – free from MGM – this Elizabeth Taylor classic set in Paris is hard to go past.
A London Astrology Walk
Walk from Cheapside up Fleet Street to the Strand and you will encounter all the signs and symbols of astrology and a few surprises too. Who would have thought Sir Winston Churchill would be hidden within a horoscope clock? Or that the zodiac sign of Sagittarius would appear twice, pointing to a church which references the symbol? This London Astrology Walk is packed with puzzles.
Chakra Humming for Healing
Each chakra rules a different part of our body, mind or spirit. Balancing these – meditating while humming – is said to increase relaxation and happiness. Healing is possible, according to some real-life reviews on YouTube, using the 10 million+ hit Meditative Mind channel. And it’s free.
Yoga for Your Right and Left Brain
It is known to clear mental clutter and calm the mind, lower the heart rate and, yes, harmonise the left and right hemispheres of the brain. Alternate Nostril Breathing is recommended by the world’s leading yoga experts: here’s how to do it at home.
Sydney Gay and Lesbian Mardi Gras
If you are travelling to Sydney in late February, pack your highest heels or your shiniest boots, your shortest skirt or you most colourful overalls, your most uplifty bra or most studded leather vest and throw yourself into this most joyous and optimist event that celebrates and reinforces the diversity of Sydney we love.
Geraldine: Running Duck Cafe
Quirky cafes are a traveller’s friend. Offering a whimsical touch of local humour and hospitality as well as the traveller’s must-haves: oh so precious wifi and generous amounts of caffeine.
London: Kings Cross St. Pancras Station
Upstairs at Kings Cross St. Pancras train station you will find Sir John Betjeman and a huge, romantic space to wine or dine.
Perth: The Best Breakfast in Town
When you’re travelling it can be hard to find a good, reliable cafe for breakfast. The world is full of runny under cooked fried eggs, watery scrambled eggs and toast with stingy butter.
London: Best Cheap Hotels
If you want to be a few minutes away from London’s best train station, – and satisfied with a clean room, somewhere to hang your clothes and a pretty view – then head to any of the cheap hotels which line Argyle Square, near Kings Cross St. Pancras station and its sister, Kings Cross station.
MELBOURNE A Lane For Chrissy Amphlett
Amphlett Lane, Melbourne is a timeless tribute to one of Australia’s greatest stars, Chrissy Amphlett from Divinyls.