New York City Travel Guide
New York City is one of the most dynamic and diverse cities in the world. There is so much to see & do in New York that planning your first trip can be super overwhelming, simply because there is SO much to do and so many neighbourhoods to see. I lived in New York City for nearly two years, and made this New York City … Continue reading New York City Travel Guide
NoHo: NYC Neighborhood Guide
NoHo has been one of New York City‘s most fashionable neighbourhoods since the early 1800s, but it wasn’t until artists like Andy Warhol and Jean-Michel Basquiat set up shop in the ’60s & ’70s that the neighborhood really arrived. Today, it’s one of the most expensive neighborhoods in Manhattan, with beautiful historic architecture and a handful of excellent bars, restaurants and boutiques. NoHo flies under … Continue reading NoHo: NYC Neighborhood Guide
Flatiron, Gramercy & NoMad: NYC Neighborhood Guide (2024)
The Flatiron District, Gramercy Park & NoMad neighbourhoods make up one of the most sophisticated districts in New York City. Stately hotels, upscale shopping, glamorous hotel bars and some of the city’s chicest restaurants can be found within this small pocket of Manhattan between Midtown and downtown. The best things to do in Flatiron & Gramercy include seeing the iconic Flatiron Building, visiting Madison Square … Continue reading Flatiron, Gramercy & NoMad: NYC Neighborhood Guide (2024)
20 Of The Best Things to Do in New York City (2024)
New York City is bursting at the seams with sights, attractions and interesting neighbourhoods, which makes it both equally exciting and overwhelming for first time visitors. I lived in New York City for two years and have thought long and hard about my favourite experiences in the city that I’d recommend hand over heart to friends, family and readers. I’ve rounded up my top recommendations … Continue reading 20 Of The Best Things to Do in New York City (2024)
Brighton Bathing Boxes: Melbourne’s Rainbow Row
The rainbow row of Brighton Bathing Boxes is one of the most iconic sights in Melbourne. There are 96 brightly-coloured, tiny beach houses lining Dendy Beach, in Melbourne’s affluent bayside suburb of Brighton. They are a Melbourne icon, alongside Flinders Street Station and the MCG, plastered across postcards, prints and artwork all over the city. Even in our first apartment in Melbourne, which we had … Continue reading Brighton Bathing Boxes: Melbourne’s Rainbow Row
A Day Trip to the Hudson Valley: Beacon & Cold Spring
A day trip or weekend away in the Hudson Valley is the perfect antidote to the frenetic energy of New York City. Dotted with farms and orchards, state parks, historic country towns and old money mansions left behind from the Gilded Age, it’s only a short train trip to find sweet relief from the city that never sleeps. On a warm weekend in September, when … Continue reading A Day Trip to the Hudson Valley: Beacon & Cold Spring
Stargazing in the River Murray Dark Sky Reserve, South Australia
Stargazing is one of the simplest ways you can appreciate nature, and yet one of the most awe-inspiring. As a city-dweller, the reminder that billions of stars blanket the night sky every night, but I normally can’t see them, is a little startling. In September, David and I went stargazing in South Australia with his parents, to celebrate his dad’s 70th birthday. We saw shooting … Continue reading Stargazing in the River Murray Dark Sky Reserve, South Australia
Montmartre Guide: The Best Things to do in Paris’ 18th Arrondissement
Montmartre is one of the most charming and romanticised neighbourhoods in Paris. It has preserved the romantic, bohemian atmosphere of 19th & 20th century Paris, and is truly like nowhere else in the city. This Montmartre guide rounds up some of the best things to do in Montmartre, including visiting the magnificent Sacre Coeur, browsing the artist markets in Place du Tertre, seeing the Moulin … Continue reading Montmartre Guide: The Best Things to do in Paris’ 18th Arrondissement
Sifnos Travel Guide + Map (2024)
Sifnos is a little slip of an island in the Cyclades, often overlooked in favour of its larger neighbours, Paros & Milos. The Greek island is home to 2,500 people and is sparsely populated due to the dramatic mountains that form the island. I spent three days in Sifnos, and loved exploring this stunning, under-the-radar Greek island. I’ve written this Sifnos Travel Guide to share … Continue reading Sifnos Travel Guide + Map (2024)
Nolita Neighborhood Guide NYC (2024): Best Restaurants, Bars & Things to Do
Nolita is one of New York City‘s most charming downtown neighbourhoods. It’s a tiny neighbourhood, only spanning a few blocks, but bursting with history, character and things to do, making it a must-visit neighborhood in New York City. I lived in Nolita for nearly two years, so this neighbourhood has such a special place in my heart! I wrote this Nolita neighborhood guide to share … Continue reading Nolita Neighborhood Guide NYC (2024): Best Restaurants, Bars & Things to Do