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AUSTRALIA

       
Where to start about these two extraordinarily talented young women. This site is their creation.
Like N-------ke say: “Just contact EM!”
keren@springinalaska.com
 
Great new beer. Available at Chipendale Cellars and David Jones.
Six pack a great christmas present.
Drink the beer and keep the lucky Buddah bottle.
www.luckydrinkco.com
       

 

If you like biscuits these are part of Melbourne’s history – Jam filled or chocolate jam filled, they are made the REAL OLD FASHIONED WAY.
MELBOURNE/COLES
 

The settings the food the aesthetics – are just a few reasons to dine here. But do dine here and at the end get white rabbited.
SYDNEY
         
Murray Williams the chef behind this new great eatery in Brisbane
Do yourself a favor as Molly Meldrum says.
BRISBANE
 
Media strategists, advertising and brand consulting.
Rushie is on the edge of the Razor when it comes to these skills.
Razor Media 02 9280 2900
simon@razor.net.au
         
Armando food and staff 7 stars in all departments. Try the pasta he can make from one fried egg and parmesan – but just bloody try everything. Fabulous
SYDNEY
 

A bank run by humans for humans – not by answering machine robots and being put on hold.
These guys know what you want and you get it. Highly recommended.
         
If your wanting Original Silk Monk Bags and great Beads and Baubles Jo’s the person to see.....special things for special people,,,,, click here to mail her...I do!!!!!
SYDNEY
 

Good Honest suburban cold beer.
Country entertainment and Saturday nights a hoot.
SYDNEY
         

Tom’s biscuits
Petite sable fabrique
These are handmade/loved creations. Call him and biscuit order over the phone – you won’t be disappointed.

Call: 0432 207 661
SYDNEY

 
This Pizza is to Die for. Definitely the best in Sydney / Australia.
Traditional and authentic all the way – ITALIAN. Don’t believe me – Go There!
SYDNEY
         
Vicky is a great lady. Product and service beyond reproach.
SYDNEY
 
Need Barbecued foods for a dinner party especially Quail.
Vietnamese
SYDNEY
         
Wot can I say? I have looked everywhere - by far the best cake shop in Australia/World
Tel: 93616617
96 Oxford St. Paddington
www.sweetart.com.au
SYDNEY
 



A gem of a man and business.
SYDNEY
         
Must visit cool place, cool food. All the best people go here.
SYDNEY
 
Want Pho here's "the" place. Mother of Luke of Red Lantern.
Crown St.
SYDNEY
         
Luke and his people turn out the best modern Vietnamese cuisine in Sydney.
Try everything on the menu NOW!
SYDNEY
 

"The best Hamburger in the world in my opinion"
John Williams
SYDNEY
         
Want tradition, good banter and that real French / London handmade attention?
Leatherwork and shoes a speciality.
SYDNEY
 


The best fresh chillie pork rolls anywhere.
SYDNEY
         
The first crocodile farm in Australia.
Ask for John here – tell him John sent you.
Coowonga Rd.
(off Emu Park Road)
ROCKHAMPTON
 
Dim Sims and Spring rolls. Been around for over 45 years.

Stall 96 Cecil Street South Melbourne Market Victoria
MELBOURNE
         

Best fresh home style dumplings inside plus other delicacies outside.
Shanghai SYDNEY

 

 
Want Dim Sum in Melbourne . Go to the South Melbourne Market.
Heres the place Sth Melbourne MELBOURNE
         
London style cutting, colour and makeup comes to Sydney.
SYDNEY
 
Rory and his crew are one of the eastern suburbs best kept tennis secrets
Have a game a meal or a chat but have a…
SYDNEY
         
Bloomin Best Toy Store in The Shire....ask for Domonic and his service and passion are unstoppable, Oh! if you want a book pop next door to Mum Kate at Bloomin Books ......mind though she’s a Yorkshire women and is a fierce English Cricket supporter, fab books.
SYDNEY
 




Been there for 25 years. Restaurant quality, delivery only. Hot and prompt, a big plus is George swears by it
SYDNEY
         
Fun or serious this is the place. Don't go if you don't drink or can't put up with the occasional swearing every 5 seconds.
BERMAGUI NSW
 

Ask for Stephano tell him John Williams sent you
SYDNEY
         
Melbourne restaurants are great and this French fare is up at the top of the best.
11 Toorak Road
South Yarra
MELBOURNE
 
Nurtured behind Double Bay Sydney in a secret valley these courts are a must play.
SYDNEY
         
Bike needs all sorted. Michael and team are tops.
SYDNEY
 
Lebanese biscuits
Been around for years and still
going strong.
SYDNEY
         
Not feeling well?
Give Yang Cong Xing a call and he will get you on the track again.
SYDNEY
 
If you need MARKETING, POSITIONING, AND STRATEGIC DIRECTION for your business this is the man and business to call.....who do ya call....call the Wolfman.......impeccable!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
         
This is no ordinary copywriter. Lynda writes for the extraordinary.
www.creativecopy.com.au

  What an extraordinary publication for extraordinary people. Subscription a must. If you are a reader – read it.
www.dumbofeather.com
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CHINA

       
         
A must see and eat China club.
BEIJING

 
The quaintest little hotel in Shanghai. Wake to cello, violin piano right next door.
SHANGHAI

         
It’s a bit hard to find but worth the trek – at the bottom of Tiananmen Square. They also have a great boutique hotel – both well in advance.
Email: info@redcapitalclub.com.cn
N0.9 Dongsi Liu Tiao Dongcheng District
BEIJING

 




Go here because it’s so eclectic and it’s modern Beijing wot fun fun fun.
BEIJING
         
M. on the Bund.
Ask to see the Breno it’s a
magical view of Grand Shanghai.
7/F No.5 The Bund
SHANGHAI
 
Any Shangahi Tang store is great but in Shanghai it’s special. A must eat at the Beijing China club. Get the info from the net.
SHANGHAI + BEIJING
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VIETNAM

       
         
Unusual surprising shopping for old and new household and personal items.
HOI CHI MIHN
 
Go to see the snakes but have the 9 course snake meal and snake wine.
HANOI
         
No frills but nothing too hard. Right in the thick of old Hanoi
Email: hongngochotel@hn.vnn.vn
39 Hang Bac
Str Hoan Kiem Dist
HANOI

 
Classy Architect the price tag.
HOI CHI MIHN
         
Homewares a must see.
HOI CHI MIHN
 
Moon River retreat. A fully restored Vietnamese palace – right on the red river.
Email: wildrice@fpt.vn
Bac Cau Ngoc Thuy Villgae
Gia Lam District
HANOI
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THAILAND

       
         
Was $6.00 Aust a nite and you certainly must book a must stay food breakfast great.
Email:
darets-house@yahoo.com
CHANG MAI
 


This is a real massage not for the faint hearted NOT SEX
BANGKOK
         
The best hotel ever anywhere.
Just try it
Email:info@sukhothai.com
Tel: 66 (0) 2287 0222
13/3 South Sathorn Road
BANGKOK
 

Holy Pizza in Siam Square just like Milan Pizza.
Ask for Kahn Kook.
BANGKOK

 

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SINGAPORE

       
         
If you’re a toy fanatic shop here for the unusual.
SINGAPORE
 
Want a fab place to live in Singapore. Fully restored old Chinese ship houses.
Contact Grace
SINGAPORE
         

The most authentic Nonya restaurant in Singapore. A must.
SINGAPORE
 
Moving to Singapore contact Stephanie.
Can do all your decorating needs.
Tel: (65) 6324 6206
48 Club Street
SINGAPORE
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BURMA

       
         
Old things, gold things and Koni a very helpful store owner.
Yangon,
MYANMAR
 
So quaint and so good. Try the green tea rice.
Yangong Mandalay
MYANMAR
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NEW YORK

       
         
Crsipina ffrench.
Great recycled kids toys and limited clothing lines mainly young children.
Upstate
NEWYORK
     
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LONDON

       
         
Want to get around London especially from Heathrow.
Cheap Callem.
LONDON
 
This is what kebabs should all taste like guaranteed.
LONDON
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