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Sydney Has Been Voted the Friendliest City in the World

Huh.

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New Bodypass Lets You Mix and Match Classes at Sydney's Boutique Gyms

Thousands of Sydney gym classes, one pass.

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You'll Soon Be Able to Stay (and Eat World-Class Food) at the Palace of Versailles

A Parisian B&B where you can have your cake and eat it too.

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Patience Hodgson’s Five Steps to the Perfect Brisbane Weekend

Get out and about with the Grates frontwoman and owner of your favourite vintage tropical cafe bar.

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The Five Best Golf Courses in Auckland

The perfect places in Auckland to play the gentleman's game.

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The Giant Slip 'N' Slide Is Returning to Melbourne

Summer is coming.

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Concrete Playground’s Ten Steps to the Perfect Brisbane Weekend

From night markets to rooftop bars and chocolate fudge nachos.

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Stay at a Spanish Bubble Hotel In the Middle of the Desert

Probably the most Instagrammable hotel we've seen in an age.

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Hipcamp Is the Airbnb for Campers

A 'land-sharing' service connecting land owners with campers.

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The Best Free Things to Do in Sydney on Any Day of the Week

The best things in life are free, after all.

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The Ten Best Things to Do for the Ekka Holiday

From Fortitude Valley's mini carnival to Brightside's annual prom and all the pop culture trivia in between.

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Brisbane's First Cat Cafe Is Finally Open

Aptly and adorably named the Cat Cuddle Cafe.

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A Pre-Game Nashi Pear Juice Recipe for Hangover Prevention

New research suggests pear juice could stop your hangover before it starts.

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The Ten Best Runs Across Auckland

Run this city.

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Mel Stringer's Five Steps to the Perfect Brisbane Weekend

Artist and Etsy-er Mel Stringer knows Brisbane's kawaii side.

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See Ten Incredible Photographs from National Geographic's Traveller Photo Contest

Budding travel photographers, take a lesson.

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Vlada Edirippulige's Five Steps to the Perfect Brisbane Weekend

The illustrator, Major Leagues bassist and Junky Comics shop owner really knows Brisbane's cultural landscape.

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Brilliant Things to do in Auckland This August

Everything from an environmental singles event on an island, a talk about intense animal encounters, sardonic observation comedy, and some ballet from across the ditch.

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Brilliant Things to Do in Wellington This August

The forecast for a Wellingtonian's social calendar this month is brilliant with a high chance of busy.

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A Less Obvious Guide to Visiting Paris

Take the rues less travelled.

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Michael Sloane’s Five Steps to a Perfect Brisbane Weekend

The Last Dinosaurs' bassist gives us his tips.

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Sydney's Pop-Up Kitten Cafe Is Back

This time, the snuggles are headed for the CBD.

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The Ten Best Things Happening in Sydney This Weekend

Whether it's gourmet coffee, old-school hamburgers, indie flicks or the very best Splendour in the Grass sideshows, Concrete Playground has you covered.

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A Guide to Eating and Drinking Around South-West France

Mid-morning wine tastings, medieval cities and ex-slaughterhouse art galleries in the ‘festival capital’ of France.

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A Weekender's Guide to Marysville

Get a soul massage in country Victoria.

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Durty Nelly's in Paddington has Been Reborn as The Village Inn

Serving up burwiches and stout-braised lamb, this modern establishment pays dues to its past.

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New York's JFK Airport Is Building a Luxury Terminal for Your Pets

Amenities include doggie pedicures, chandelier lighting and a private mating area for penguins.

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Morgan Jenkins' Five Steps to the Perfect Brisbane Weekend

Get the skinny on your city from the creatives who know it best.

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Patience Hodgson's Five Steps to the Perfect Brisbane Weekend

The Grates frontwoman now runs Brisbane's favourite vintage tropical cafe bar.

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Thredbo Is Hosting a Champagne-Fuelled Europarty on the Snowfields

G.H. Mumm is bringing the legendary crew behind Europe's La Folie Douce parties to NSW.

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Make a Sea Change at Vietnam's Six Senses Con Dao

Get a healthy dose of history, pho and zen at Vietnam's luxury spa stay — on an island with quite the dark past.

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Concrete Playground is Looking for a South Auckland-Based Writer

Concrete Playground is looking for an additional paid freelance reviewer based in South Auckland to join us.

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This Genius Glamper Has Invented a Hammock Hot Tub

This might just be the ultimate luxury camping accessory — if you tie it to something secure.

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The Seven Best Barbers in Auckland

Whatever vibe appeals to you most, you can rest assured you’re in expert hands with any one of Auckland's finest.

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A Look Inside the LYNX Black and Vanishing Elephant Collaboration

There's a style for every situation.

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Seafarers Club Is Now Open to New Members

Join the club.

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The Four Best Winter Cabins Near Brisbane

Enjoy the view from the comfort of your hot tub.

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The Five Best Winter Cabins Near Melbourne

Do winter right with friends, a crackling fire and so much serenity.

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Brunswick Is Finally Getting the Boozy Mini-Golf Course It Deserves

Just tap it in, give it a little tappy, a tap-tap-tapperoo.

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The Five Best Winter Cabins Near Sydney

Hibernate in style.

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The Tour de France Is Coming to Australia

Trading the Alps for the Snowy Mountains.

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This New York Cat Cafe Just Introduced Kitty Yoga

Furry felines interrupting your Three Legged Dog? Sign us up.

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