London: Best Secondhand Chanel
A short walk from Victoria London Underground Station in Pimlico, you will find a charity shop with a difference. Retromania sells secondhand at prices better than eBay and has a wonderful bargain basement.
Sydney: Gay and Lesbian Mardi Gras 2020
“What Matters” is the theme of the 2020 Sydney Gay and Lesbian Mardi Gras to embrace the issues of the LGBTI+ community (and the rest of us). The issues in 2020 range from belonging to sustainability.
London: Best Charity Shops for Women
How do we define ‘best’ charity shops in a city as big as London? Well, it’s got to be – the most shops, in the nicest place for cafes/bars, in the least picked-over territory, with the wealthiest and most stylish donors.
London: Eating at the British Museum
There is real magic to be found in the museum, though – and it’s hidden on the ground floor.
The Court Café, a family-friendly café is great for grabbing a quick bite to eat or a coffee during your Museum visit.
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.
Hobart: Some Say It’s The Best Shop In Tasmania
Hobart is so small that you can happily walk around it and think you’ve ‘done’ the shops – most of which are in or around the Elizabeth Street Mall.
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.
Melbourne: The Library That’s a Bar
The biggest, most impressive library in Melbourne is also a bar. And a bookshop. And a cafe.
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.
London: David Bowie Landmarks
Next time you are in central London, you can pay your respects to David Bowie at his two most famous landmarks. Soho 23 Heddon Street, a short walk from Brewer Street in Soho, sports the Ziggy Stardust plaque. This protected street, away from the roaring traffic outside, is dotted by cafes and restaurants, so you can toast […]