Laura Dawson, Author at Concrete Playground

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Ten Food Hacks to Try on Your Next Camping Trip

We all love a good sausage sizzle, but it's time to up the ante on your camping menu.

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Ten Australian-Owned International Restaurants Worthy of a Holiday

For when you're overseas, but want to be close to home.

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Flickerfest Sydney 2017

Fri, 6 Jan - Sun, 15 Jan 2017
Bondi Beach, Sydney

Australia's only Academy-accredited short film festival is celebrating its 26th birthday.

Buy Tickets

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Ten Glamping Experiences Worth Travelling For

From luxury Moroccan desert camps, to those only accessible by seaplane or boat.

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How to Make a Pop-Up Film Festival with Freshflix Founders Jess Hamilton and Claudia Pickering

We asked Australia's newest pop-up cinema how to make movie magic in unexpected places.

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How To Throw The Ultimate Surprise Party

Shock your friends, a little differently.

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Classic Cocktail History: The Rusty Nail

This spiced whisky liqueur cocktail dates back to the 1740s.

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Delorean Disco at Kings Cross Hotel

Sat, 24 Sep, 2016
Kings Cross Hotel, Kings Cross

It's going to be a banger of a dance party.

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How to Spend 48 Hours in Melbourne

Make the most of your weekend away.

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Kicking It in Kampot: Ten Things to Do in Cambodia's Most Relaxing City

First stop: the giant durian.

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