Jimbour is the Middle of Nowhere Surprise
Jimbour is one of Queensland’s great pastoral estates. At the peak of construction there were 200 workers on site. And since this story was written Jimbour now offers tours of its grand interior. Tours can be booked online
Ros Reines Essential Ingredients for a Bondi Beach Picnic
Guest Goddess Ros Reines heads out to tests every patch of grass from Bondi Beach to Bronte to deliver the perfect picnic plan, for groups big and small.
Snorkelling Day Trip to Tangalooma Resort, Moreton Island
A snorkelling day trip to Tangalooma resort on Moreton Island is (in my opinion) hands down the best one-off adventure from Brisbane. The day trip runs on a tight schedule, the feeling is total escape and the snorkelling is next level.
What’s It Like to Swim in Hampstead?
The thrill of swimming outdoors in freezing water in Hampstead is world famous. Open-air swimming with the Ladies’ Pond, the Men’s Pond, the Mixed Pond and the Parliament Hill Lido is not for everybody, but devotees love it.
Walk Like Chanel in Paris
Today we mourn the loss of pre-2020 shopping that Paris is so famous for, but you can still take a virtual walk in a famous street, dominated by the Chanel boutique.
The Best Bar in NYC Cocktail Recipes
Dante, voted the best bar in the world in the prestigious ‘The World’s 50 Best Bars’ Awards (as well as the best bar in New York City) is famous for its Negroni. Can’t make it to Greenwich Village? This is the recipe, along with its variant, the Bianco Negroni, shared by the team at Dante NYC.
London’s Best Outdoor Pubs
If you are looking for free and easy outdoor pub tables in London, two of the best are in Hammersmith, near the famous bridge and guaranteed beautiful sunsets, no matter if it’s Autumn (blankets available) or Summer. The Dove and the Blue Anchor are part of British literary and television history, with patrons including Sylvia Plath and Dylan Thomas – and the two stars of Minder. You can picnic here in the local gardens then watch the sun set, or book for a Sunday Roast with water views.
Make a Dream, Astrology and Tarot Journal
A hand-made journal using the ancient wisdom of Tarot, astrology and dream interpretation together, is a powerful tool for change. If you want to make progress in your life, fix issues or pursue dreams – create a bespoke notebook set. Choose wrapping paper you love, or create your own covers, and find some ribbon. Peer into the future or go over the past. Use the work of experts like Jane Teresa Anderson to help you. Using the turn of the seasons (Autumn/Winter and Spring/Summer) you can shape your future using three ancient sources of wisdom, online.
Picnics at Cottesloe Beach
Just a short distance from Perth is one of Australia’s most luxurious picnic suppliers – and a stunning white-sand beach, and stretches of soft green grass – for your blanket and hamper. Cottesloe Beach picnics are a wonderful escape, thanks to The Boatshed store, nearby.
The Psychology of Vintage
Lily Gutierrez on secondhand wedding dresses and the psychology behind ‘good shoes and hair.’ Why does vintage make a difference?
Pyjama Yoga With Tamara Pitelen
If you’d like to try yoga in your pyjamas, before breakfast in Britain (or getting ready for bed in Australia and New Zealand) why not try advanced instructor Tamara Pitelen’s laidback approach to gentle stretching? Free on YouTube and live on Zoom with single passes, to start.
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.