Parikia: Paros’ Captivating Capital

Parikia is the capital of Paros, one of the most beautiful Greek islands in the Cyclades. Paros is a perfect alternative for avoiding the crowds of Santorini and Mykonos without skimping on idyllic Aegean beaches and charming Cycladic villages. Parikia is the capital of Paros and the island’s major port, yet it’s also one of the loveliest villages on the island. The best things to … Continue reading Parikia: Paros’ Captivating Capital

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10 Of The Best Bars in New York City (2024)

New York City has the most legendary bar scene in the world, from historic watering holes and well-worn dive bars, to elegant hotel bars, trendy wine bars, and more hidden cocktail bars and scene-y rooftop bars than you could visit in a lifetime. After living in New York City for two years, I’ve rounded up the best bars in New York City: from famous World’s Best Bars like … Continue reading 10 Of The Best Bars in New York City (2024)

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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

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The NYC Easter Bonnet Parade 2024: Everything You Need to Know

The NYC Easter Bonnet Parade is one of the best free, annual events in New York City. Every year, thousands of New Yorkers get dressed to the nines in their most flamboyant, spectacular and creative Easter costumes and bonnets, to parade down Fifth Avenue. It is one of the most wholesome NYC events, and it’s one of my favourite-ever memories of living in New York … Continue reading The NYC Easter Bonnet Parade 2024: Everything You Need to Know

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8 Of The Best Restaurants in Brisbane

The best restaurants in Brisbane now include glamorous bar & grills, new-school Italian restaurants and buzzy riverside dining destinations. For twenty years, people have been talking about how Brisbane’s restaurant scene is changing, and these days it’s regarded as one of Australia’s great dining destinations. I’ve rounded up a short but selective list of the best restaurants in Brisbane, including SK Steak & Oyster, Agnes, … Continue reading 8 Of The Best Restaurants in Brisbane

7 Of The Best Bagels in New York City

Bagels are one of the most iconic foods to try in New York City. The best bagels in New York City are found in old school delis & appetizing stores as well as in new, dedicated bagel shops. I didn’t even like bagels before I tried them in New York, but after I moved to New York City I got hooked! I’ve rounded up the … Continue reading 7 Of The Best Bagels in New York City

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The Best Barossa Valley Wineries to Visit

The Barossa Valley is one of the world’s premier wine regions, known for its big, bold red wines, grand chateaux and for being home to Australia’s most beloved heritage wineries. Widely considered to be the best wine region in Australia (although, the competition is fierce!), the Barossa Valley is a must-visit for food & wine lovers. There are 80 wineries to visit in the Barossa … Continue reading The Best Barossa Valley Wineries to Visit

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The Best Bars in Chicago: Cocktail Bars, Craft Breweries & Beer Gardens

Chicago might be best known for it’s striking skyscrapers, gangster history, a giant silver bean sculpture and deep dish pizza, but you’d be missing out if you didn’t dive into some of the best bars in Chicago. The city’s dynamic and creative bar scene means that Chicago bartenders no longer flee to San Francisco and New York to make it in the hospitality world. The … Continue reading The Best Bars in Chicago: Cocktail Bars, Craft Breweries & Beer Gardens

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Golden Gai & Piss Alley: Dinner & Drinks in Shinjuku, Tokyo

Golden Gai & Piss Alley are two drinking & dining precincts in Shinjuku, that are unlike anywhere else in Tokyo. The two precincts date back to post-war Japan, and were filled with illegal drinking dens and brothels between the 1940s-1960s. Tucked away in the backstreets, not far from the bright lights and skyscrapers of central Shinjuku, Golden Gai & Piss Alley feel a world away from … Continue reading Golden Gai & Piss Alley: Dinner & Drinks in Shinjuku, Tokyo

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The Temple of Love in the gardens of Versailles

You could lose hours in the seemingly never-ending gardens of Versailles. Between the English gardens, French gardens, Petit and Grand Trianons, fountains, orangeries, greenhouses, lakes, grottos and my favourite, Marie Antoinette’s fairytale hamlet, there is so much to see here. In terms of beauty, I think the gardens leave the palace for dead. The Temple of Love is a neo-classical temple in the English Gardens at … Continue reading The Temple of Love in the gardens of Versailles