Kings Cross for Ladies
Kings Cross, Sydney, has become quite the lady destination these days.
A Shibuya Lunchtime Escape Route: Turntable
Shopping in Shibuya is a necessary evil for a Goddess in Tokyo.
Newtown for Book Lovers
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.
The Hobart Autumn Price Drop
March to May in Hobart sees Sydney tourists depart (too cold) and bargain-hunting travellers fly in (with coats).
A Launceston Mother’s Day
A wave of talented buyers and curators from around Australia and overseas, have joined the gourmet foodies in Launceston.
Now in Lonely Planet’s Top Ten, the city has transformed into shopaholic heaven – with unique, eclectic gift stores that women love.
Shapowei Solo – Going Native in China
Determined to live like a native, I set off alone to the groovy area of Shapowei on Xiamen Island armed only with apps.
Why Gordon Loves Tasmania
Gordon Ramsay loves the seafood and fish in Tasmania. And Hobart loves visitors on a budget, with a big cookbook collection.
Sydney’s Secondhand Empire
Where do you even begin with the U-Turn empire? Try online. This is a good filter for Sydney’s ultimate secondhand chain.
Blue Mountains’ Best Vintage
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.
The Best Gift Shop in Tasmania
Campbell Town is a 45-minute drive from Launceston and it’s basically Lady Present Heaven. Buy for your friend, sister, mum – or yourself.
The Gadgets, Apps and Websites I used for my Overseas Trip
Here are the travel gadgets, websites and apps that I purchased, used, downloaded and actually loved enough on my recent overseas trip to actually recommend them to you.
Richmond – London’s Secret Green Gem
The town of Richmond in the south-west of London is an amazing green space, a true hidden secret, located just 13kms from the heart of London’s Charring Cross station.