The Upper West Side is the New York City of Hollywood and sitcoms, and walking around the neighbourhood feels a bit like walking around a movie set. While it doesn’t have as many flashy attractions as other neighbourhoods, there are still so many things to do on the Upper West Side. The best things to do on the Upper West Side include Central Park, the … Continue reading Upper West Side Neighborhood Guide
Prahran (pran) is one of Melbourne‘s most lively neighbourhoods on the southside, home to cool wine bars, excellent restaurants, boutiques, and more smashed avo than you could eat in a lifetime. The best things to do in Prahran include the Prahran Market, Humming Puppy, Greville Street shopping, the pub College Lawn Hotel, and restaurants such as Entrecote and Borscht, Vodka & Tears. It’s one of … Continue reading Prahran: Melbourne Neighbourhood 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
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)
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
Montparnasse is in Paris‘ 14th arrondissement, and is one of the best neighbourhoods to visit in Paris for an authentic Paris experience. It’s my favourite neighbourhood, and I’ve stayed in the area on my last three visits to Paris! This Montparnasse neighbourhood guide includes the best things to do in Montparnasse, the best restaurants & bars and my suggestions for where to stay in Montparnasse. … Continue reading Montparnasse: Paris 14th Arrondissement Guide + Map (2024)
Seaside St Kilda is one of Melbourne’s most iconic neighbourhoods. A magnet for tourists and locals alike, especially during Melbourne’s long summer days, visiting St Kilda is one of the best things to do in Melbourne for first time visitors. Come to St Kilda for its relaxed, bohemian atmosphere, historic landmark architecture like Luna Park, the St Kilda Sea Baths & the Palais Theatre, and … Continue reading 15 of The Best Things to Do in St Kilda
Cobble Hill is Brooklyn’s answer to West Village. If I didn’t have to commute to Midtown every day, I would move to this charming neighbourhood in a heartbeat. With wider, quieter streets than Manhattan, mom & pop stores and independent bars, restaurants, bakeries and book stores, it’s an idyllic slice of the best of New York City life. This Cobble Hill Neighborhood Guide also includes … Continue reading Cobble Hill: NYC Neighborhood Guide
I’m excited to finally be sharing a South Yarra neighbourhood guide! South Yarra is one of my favourite neighbourhoods in Melbourne, and I’ve included it in my itinerary for three days in Melbourne because it has so much to offer for visitors. It’s a pretty, leafy neighbourhood with a great mix of shops, bars, cafes, restaurants, parks and gardens. Explore more: Melbourne Travel Guide South … Continue reading South Yarra: Melbourne Neighbourhood Guide
Melbourne is best explored by neighbourhood. I’ve written this Melbourne neighbourhood guide with visitors in mind – these are my favourite inner city neighbourhoods which I think have the most to offer for visitors and represent the things that make Melbourne such a dynamic city (not to mention, the most liveable city in the world for seven years running). I’ve lived in Melbourne since 2015, … Continue reading 10 Of The Best Neighbourhoods to Visit in Melbourne