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Community is synonymous with LGBTIQ+ people. It is one of the things we do best, and the coming together of friends and allies is what has seen us through a myriad of unprecedented and challenging times over the course of history. We are no strangers to adversity, discrimination and inequality, but COVID-19 is new territory, even for us.

It’s been a long time coming, but Urban Outfitters has officially launched in Australia—and they’ve dropped a massive site-wide 20% off sale to celebrate. 

We’ve teamed up with the minds behind Only T, who usually host BYO Tee Parties for screen printing and concrete pot making, to put together a home-delivered DIY pot making kit.

The internet is a wonderful thing because along with memes, TikToks and UberEats, it also gives us the ability to travel anywhere in the world at the click of a button.

The unassuming tourist in us all has most likely fallen victim to blurting out a “feels like I’m in a movie” at one point while galavanting overseas. Fortunately, there are at least a few famous locations across the globe where there’s some truth to that statement, and some are far easier to visit than you’d think. 

Messina’s very first set of chocolate-only bon bons has arrived just in time for Mother's Day, and this year, they are shipping Australia-wide. 

If you could name a handful of the world’s best jobs, we’re pretty sure travel writer would be high on that list. While the current climate isn’t exactly conducive to getting out and about, that doesn’t mean you can’t start kickstart your dream job from your couch.

We have a big, no, huge love for Italy. And we’ve been devastated for the way COVID-19 has affected the country and in particular their once thriving tourism. Sunning ourselves on their stunning beaches, sipping spritzes and smashing bowls of pasta are on the top of everyone’s bucket list, and while we can’t make it there right now with overseas travel being banned and all, when restrictions do lift, Sicily is calling your name.

Step into the culinary circles of YouTube, where Brad Leone is King and Tasty videos are actually longer than one minute.

The legends over at The Iconic are back with another happy hour flash sale to jazz up your Wednesday in iso. 

Becoming—named after Obama’s best-selling memoir—will offer an intimate look into Obama’s life during a moment of profound change, not only for her personally but for the country she and her husband lead for eight impactful years.

You may have heard around the traps that stocks are going on the cheap, and while there may be some truth to that, it’s important to get stuck into some research before you plan on doing a Leo in Wolf of Wall Street.

Amidst the pause button being hit on basically every cultural event across the world, we’ve seen organisations adapt to bring the people what they want, and that’s exactly what a swag of major film festivals have done to bring you We Are One: A Global Film Festival. 

Let us introduce Urban List Sustainability, a commitment we are launching in partnership with Bank Australia to take our platform and our incredible community to the next level as we commit to having an even more positive impact on the planet and its people.

The beauty of travel is that it can be whatever you want it to be. A rustic weekend camping in the bush or boutique hotels and spa days in the world’s most famous cities. A spiritual getaway or a never-ending party. A one-night staycation or a year-long trip to the other side of the globe. But no matter the kind of trip you want to take, there’s always a way to be a responsible traveller while you’re at it. For a start, you can always respect local customs and traditions, support local and sustainable businesses and leave your destination in the same, if not better, condition than you found it in. 

For just a moment, we’re going to ask you to step away from your true crime bubble. Yes, Tiger King was, well, king and The Innocence Files blew our collective minds, but it turns out there’s an epic new docuseries out there and it has nothing to do with murder. Shocking, right?

Released yesterday, Australia's COVIDSafe tracing app has been designed to help health officials quickly get in touch with anyone who may have unknowingly been exposed to COVID-19. 

For those of us who don’t live with mum, a wine gift is a perfect way to send her a virtual toast, in honour of her being the absolute best mum around, of course. Here are our top picks for wine gifts for mum.

Before you lose your tenuous grip on reality and start drinking at 11am, here’s a few strategies to keep you feeling cooped up while you stay home in iso.

The Big Issue magazine is usually sold around Australia by people experiencing homelessness, marginalisation and disadvantage, and while the guys can’t be out on the street selling it right now, the not-for-profit has decided to take the magazine online with a new digital edition.

We know travel is off the cards for the foreseeable future, but thanks to a bunch of virtual experiences you can still dial up the wanderlust from home. There’s just one part still missing—the luxury accommodation that comes with a holiday.

Cue giant squishy burgers, light boxes and mini DJ mixers. 

Anzac Day is going to look a lot different in 2020. With all of us in isolation and staying at home as much as we can, there will be no ANZAC Day dawn service or march that we'll be able to attend.

Just as you're beginning to feel like you've got this iso thing down pat, there seems to be a light at the end of the tunnel. Our busy lives will resume and soon enough, you'll be wishing lockdown had been just a few days longer. Give your brain a break by taking a mental health day and disconnecting from technology.

There’s been plenty of talk this week about the possible softening of Stage 3 Lockdown Laws. But before you start packing your suitcase and rounding up the crew, here’s what you need to know about the current travel restrictions and when they might be lifting. 

Within the layers of Holly Ryan’s eponymous jewellery label is fashion and art—but also a strong sense of respect for the planet and sustainability.

You may not have flights booked but you have YouTube and that’s close enough.

From the Australian Outback to huge sand dunes in the heart of the Orkney Islands — travel books will transport you to places all over the world.

As we clock the one-month mark of iso life, a few things have begun to set in. We know we can’t really watch Netflix while working from home, putting on pants every day does help a little, and we could all make banana bread with our eyes closed thanks to the constant stream of Insta stories about them.

With everyone at home for the short term, most of us have taken up hobbies to get through this period of uncertainty. And cooking seems to be top of the list.

We’re all dreaming of a holiday right now, and once international travel is opened back up you’ll be needing a destination that ticks all your wanderlust boxes on a post-corona budget. Add these amazing countries to your itinerary and make those hard-saved dollars really count. 

Rejoice, the doyen of documentaries, Louis Theroux, is finally set to release a podcast thanks to the good folk at the BBC.

Don’t get us wrong, we love a Netflix binge and have absolutely smashed through the latest drop of shows on Stan, but when we want to give our peepers a break from the screen and flex our brain muscles just a little, we’re turning to the humble puzzle. Hours of fun and delivering a real sense of achievement, puzzles aren’t just for kids or your gran. 

With all this extra time on our hands in isolation, we thought it was the perfect excuse to step up the classic Australian Anzac Day biscuit into something a little more, extra.

If you've got a bunch of mushrooms (not that kind) lying around and are wondering how long they last and what you should do with them, we've got you.

The film is called Girls & Boys and has been inspired by Porowski’s experience in the dating world as a sexually fluid man.

Now that we’re deep in lockdown, that travel itch has probably evolved into an insatiable scratch. Unfortunately, jumping on a plane overseas won’t be on the cards for the next while, but you can take off from the comfort of your couch with seven of the best travel shows that are streaming right now. 

If the name Cyntoia Brown doesn’t ring a bell, her face certainly will. Just last year, celebrities like Rihanna and Kim Kardashian West were using their celebrity platform to plead with the US government to grant Brown clemency after she was sentenced to life in prison back in 2004 for armed robbery and murder. 

To help lessen the absence of important Anzac Day events this year, Sunshine Coast start-up, Cardly, has stepped in to give Australians a way to directly honour and thank our veterans and their families by allowing us to send a card to them.

Stress and anxiety can really start to take a toll on our bodies during a time when our physical and mental health has never been more important.

Got WiFi? Here are four virtual conferences you can attend from the comfort of your couch.

It's that time of the year when we all have the urge once again to bake some Anzac biscuits, and this Anzac biscuit recipe from Australian baking icon Jocelyn Hancock is the best you'll find. These biscuits are easy to make and come out deliciously crunchy. 

Whether you’re blessed with Greek heritage or not, there’s never really been a better reason to celebrate traditions, or adapt some new ones, to keep you entertained and painfully full, all weekend at home

Bake up this recipe for macadamia and maple ANZAC granola from Miss Bliss's Jacqui Toumbas for a sweet start to the day.

Making it super easy to start your own food garden at home, Salisbury Grange is delivering hand-picked seeds straight to doorsteps, all across Australia, so you can get planting stat.  

Record Store Day 2020 may be postponed until 20 June, but you can fill that void this weekend with The Great Australian Warehouse Sale. The good folk over at AMRA knew we couldn’t wait until June to get our hands on some smashing new records, so they cooked up a way to keep us going until crate-digging is back on the cards. 

The closure of Hobart’s Museum of Old and New Art (Mona) and the cancellation of renowned Dark Mofo festival, left many across the nation reeling. But like many closed businesses around the country doing their bit to keep isolation woes at bay, they’re pouring up sweet salvation for snubbed festival-goers in the form of bottled cocktails.

With us all making fewer trips to the supermarket, we need to be mindful of how long our fresh produce will last, and how long it's safe to eat.

The best courses in life are free.

If there’s a fool-proof gift for any mum on Mother’s Day, it’s a book. Whether it’s the latest chart-topping biography, a thrilling novel, a new cookbook or a coffee table book to get lost in, there are endless types of books to thank every kind of mum.

Right now, many of us could be feeling a mental shift in the way we perceive our working life. This may be the first time in years you’ve even had a second to think about career planning and changing jobs. But before you get to the nitty-gritty of resumes and job applications, we spoke to careers advisor Judy O’Donohue for some tips on the first steps to take when thinking about a new career. 

Maybe you want to study art history at uni—or fashion, or photography. Maybe you just want to be able to answer the age-old question: what actually is contemporary art anyway? MoMA’s new online short courses are here for you.  

Mince is another item in your fridge or freezer that you're probably looking to use more. Mince of any time is great as it goes a long way, and it's super versatile.

​If you’re starting to get itchy feet at the distinct lack of travel plans in your foreseeable future, we feel you. Our work year is usually planned out with countdowns to upcoming holidays. But with that off the cards, for the sake of everyone’s health and wellbeing, we’re starting to get creative with the way we travel. That’s right, we’re going virtual. And because Australia is packed with beautiful places, we reckon it’s time you discovered more of it.

There's nothing quite like having a quality quiche recipe in your arsenal—especially when you find yourself with an abundance of eggs.

If you thought Instagram and YouTube was the only vice to satisfy your travel bug, think again.

In between achieving these crazy feats, Hof educates daring people of the world in the Wim Hof Method, which combines cold therapy and breathing in the hopes of reducing stress levels, increasing energy and pepping up the immune response; which is exactly what we all need right now. 

If like us you’ve never felt the need to invest in a pair of fancy pyjamas more than right now, we’ve made a list of all the best pairs to shop to add a little routine and luxury to your self-iso life. 

Fact: pizza is a primary food group.

If you're missing your favourite bars and pubs, we feel you. You're in need of an espresso martini recipe for sure.

Most of us are finding it hard to keep up to date with the latest information about the spread of coronavirus throughout Australia.

Get ready to give houseparty an entirely new meaning, here’s how to celebrate your birthday in isolation during Level 4 lockdown.

How do you improve on such a finely nuanced gastronomic masterpiece? Well, it turns out there are quite a few ways to make Mi Goreng better. Some are expected (fried egg) and some are not (peanut butter, we’re looking at you). Here are all the ways to style everyone’s favourite shame-filled meal replacement and make the best Mi Goreng of your life. 

The economic impact of COVID-19 has everybody whispering the S word—super. Your superannuation is partly invested in the share market, which means when markets decline, so can the value of your superfund.

So you’ve smashed through Tiger King and How To Fix A Drug Scandal, and you’ve probably even re-watched season one of Making A Murderer, now what?  Well there’s no need to cry into your popcorn because we’ve found yet another binge-worthy, messed up show that will satisfy all the true crime-lovers out there.

If your brows are starting to look a little worse for wear after a few weeks in iso, here's some tips from a professional for how to tame them at home.

Step aside Campbell’s Chunky Steak & Potato Soup, we’ve tracked down a pumpkin soup that tastes better than three packets of Mi Goreng at 2am after a Thursday night ‘wine’ with the girls. Packed full of veggies that aren’t covered in tempura batter (a refreshing change), this little dish almost definitely has healing properties.

Start saving, because we’re about to hit you with an expensive dose of wanderlust. Enter: ten of the most incredible places to stay around the world. From underwater suites and treehouses amid an African reserve to hotels made of ice and resorts celebrating the best that mother nature has to offer, your bucket list is about to get longer. 

Found yourself with a little extra time on your hands? Who would have thought? Get comfy, switch on your reading light and unleash your inner bookworm on these eight long reads guaranteed to get you through isolation, however long that may be. 

Because let’s be real, sweatpants are better than suits any day of the week. 

When road tripping through Tasmania, every route is a scenic route. And even though you need to fly there first, renting a car and driving across this exceptionally beautiful state has never been more worth it—especially during the cooler months when the landscape comes alive with vivid colours.

Easter is just days away and for the sweet tooths among us, this is egg-citing news. After all, what other holiday is celebrated by stuffing your face with as much chocolate (and other sugary goodies) as humanly possible?

As if Easter wasn’t already the best time of the year (there’s nothing not to love about four day long weekends coupled with glorious weather and copious amounts of chocolate), the Aviary has gone and made it a whole load better!

Pickling may sound like the sort of thing best left to Grannies at the CWA, but I'm here to convince you how simple, cheap, and satisfying preserving stuff in pretty jars can be.

There’s no better time than the now to slip down the glorious wormhole of playing computer games.

Dawdle’s mosaic terracotta pot craft boxes are filled with everything you need to decorate four mini terracotta pots with a colourful mosaic. 

We asked top barber Hohepa Rutene, owner of the rad Boar & Blade barber shops in Auckland and Wellington, New Zealand for his top tips on maintaining your style during lockdown. Because even though we’re just kicking about at home, we don’t need to go Sasquatch just yet.

Take a break from one of the many live streams most likely up on your screen right now, because tonight, our skies will be graced by the biggest, brightest and baddest supermoon of 2020.

The slow cooker could be your best friend over the isolation period, in the same way it's already your best friend over winter. And to make the most of it, you're going to need some excellent slow cooker recipes.

With the screentime we’re clocking of late, evolution will probably spit us out the other end as two giant thumbs slapping away at an iPhone. Taking that into consideration, it’s worth filling that feed of yours with some positive vibes.

There’s no denying it, times are weird, tough and if we’re being completely honest, a little emotional. But if the recent world events have taught us anything, it’s that Australia and New Zealand absolutely know how to rally when times are tough.

If you're anything like us, you're using this time in isolation to sharpen up some skills you've been meaning to put time into.

One of 2020’s good news stories has to be Parasite taking out best film at the most recent Academy Awards. It made history for being the first non-English language movie to take out the top prize. And for good reason, it’s a seriously good flick! Parasite's Bong Joon-ho also scored the award for best director and best original screenplay award—so yea, it was kind of a big freaking deal. 

Whether you’ve got the coordination of a baby giraffe or you’re a dancer from way back, lockdown is the perfect time to try your hand at an online dance class.

No matter how ripe that tomato plant of yours is looking, the jealousy induced by a neighbour’s veggie patch is real. Fortunately for you, a Monash uni student has just launched an app called Sprout which lets you buy, swap and sell produce.

Sure, you wouldn’t say no to a fly-in, fly-out trip to New York for a week or so, but as a general rule of thumb a trip to the USA should last at least a week longer than your jetlag, and you’d ideally hope to tick off several states. With the necessary travel bans in place, however, the best way to tick off any is to take off on a virtual vacay through one of the many screens you’ve become so close to in the past few weeks. 

If you’re feeling like you’re in a bit of a WFH slump and need a boost of inspiration—we’ve got you! Because everyone needs a little pep talk, we chatted with some of our favourite boss babes across the country, from entrepreneurs to CEOs and musicians, to find out who inspires them on the daily—hint mum is definitely a front runner. 

We get it, you’ve been trawling the shops for weeks and you still haven’t been able to find the old Dettol sanny back in stock, so you’re thinking about going down the DIY hand sanitiser route?

​The world’s obsession with Netflix’s hit docu-series Tiger King: Murder, Mayhem and Madness knows no end, with fans begging for more of Joe Exotic. And it seems, what the people want, the people shall get with a rumoured new ep heading our way.

As we saw during the devastating bushfires that hit rural Victoria earlier this year, Melbournians are willing to find all sorts of ways to dig deep during a crisis. The immediate impact of Covid-19 on charities and the most vulnerable is already clear, and many of the organisations that were helping rural communities will now need our generosity more than ever. We’ve put together a list of charities building safety nets on the front line, so you can donate or get involved if you’re in a position to do so. 

15 things I’ve found comfort in during self-iso life thus far. Nothing essential. Nothing to panic buy. Just a few little luxuries to help you live your best life at home.   

It turns out there is a lot we can all do to make our bathroom habits more sustainable. From switching out your razor or toothbrush to trying your hand at DIY beauty, there’s a brave new world to be explored.

Within the turbulence of COVID-19 is a headwind that’s centred on a deeper sense of social connectivity, accountability and creativity. Here’s what’s on the rise, and on the slide in urban culture in April.

There’s no denying it, Netflix’s Tiger King has been the success story of Coronavirus, with every single person on your ‘gram posting a meme about it. But because we know you’ve already smashed it (and low-key done some investigating into the death of Carole Baskin’s husband), it’s time for your next obsession and we have found a beauty to fill that binge-shaped hole in your heart.

If there's one thing we'll never get sick of, it's banana bread. Warm, toasty banana bread with lashings of butter—we could eat the stuff for breakfast, lunch and dinner if you let us. And now we can, thanks to The Wandering Matilda who has gone and made it oh-so-healthy.

Expect to be blessed with titles outside the mass market, nuanced characters, compelling themes and rich plots. Basically, all the ingredients for a good read.

Whether you've got an excellent kitchen garden happening, or you just happened to buy a serious amount of zucchinis—you're going to want to make a zucchini slice at some stage.

All around the country, distilleries are putting their best foot and spirits forward, offering up their alcoholic goods for transformation to the best hand sanitiser in Australia right now.

In the wake of COVID-19 and physical distancing, we’re stationed at our laptops while working from home and scrolling our phones to feel connected more than ever before.

It’s amazing how adaptable we humans are. A few weeks ago, the idea of leaving our office for the foreseeable future and working from our kitchen bench/couch/bedside table seemed crazy. And yet, here we are, rocking our new normal thanks to spreadsheets, to-do lists and amble virtual meetings.

Couch-ella at your service.

One of the many ways we’re surviving and thriving in the depths of self-isolation is with a little retail therapy to support Aussie fashion labels, of course.

We can all agree that lockdown isn't the most fun, but there have been a few silver linings and the fact that Perth's famous Honeycake will deliver straight to your door is certainly one of those.

From vegan leather accessories to delicious crepes for homelessness, we round up the best of this year's ING Dreamstarters. 

There are more than likely two things trending in your Instagram feed right now. Isolation, and people working on their puzzles. In recent times, the humble brain-tester has had a resurgence with millennials, which is only growing as people find themselves with a surplus of time to kill.

If you’re anything like us, you live for travel. So, trust us when we say we absolutely feel your pain (and probable frustration) at having to cancel your holiday plans for the foreseeable future. You worked hard, saved even harder and we’re sure you’ve been day dreaming about the cocktails you were going to consume, the stunning hikes you’d tackle and all of the snaps you were going to take for the ‘gram.

With press conferences happening every day from Prime Minister Scott Morrison, along with state Premiers, it can be hard to keep track of the latest coronavirus restrictions placed on Australians.

The physical distancing rules are in full swing and the option to hit up your weekly pub trivia or gym class are well and truly off the table. Before you find yourself painting a volleyball with a smiley face and calling it Wilson, get around some of our ideas for the best ways to stay social during isolation. 

Sometimes you just need a good cry, and what better way to get those tears flowing than a heart wrenching flick. From tales of star crossed lovers to stories inspired by true events, we’ve done the emotional hard yards for you and uncovered the very best sad movies on Netflix. 

If you're still waiting for your ergonomic desk chair to be delivered and that dining table seat is proving mightily uncomfortable on your back, here's 6 yoga poses to help you get through the day without feeling like a human pretzel. 

Just because you can't Contiki right now, doesn't mean you can't have a party. Stay at home and join in their new Movie Club over Netflix Party every Thursday night. They'll be screening their favourite travel and destination movies over the next few weeks for you to enjoy.

If you, like us at Urban List, are now working from home rather than your usual office, chances are you’ve begun to realise it’s not quite as easy as you thought. The extra sleep in time usually spent on your morning commute is of course glorious but balancing your yearning for a Netflix binge with your actual workload can be a tough balance—trust us, we get it.  

Cathy Sison, better known as Kyashi Orasato, is a calligrapher, graphic designer and design teacher from Melbourne who's living and working in New York. Recently, we checked in with her to find out what life in lockdown is like in the big apple, and how to stay creative in a foreign world with new rules, restrictions and limitations.

We’ll level with you. Table and Taste—a dinner party club that runs throughout Australia—wasn’t actually made for COVID-19. It was launched well before we even knew what Coronavirus was, but it’s the perfect solution to all your lockdown worries.

Right now, it feels like things are getting bleaker by the day as a result of the Coronavirus pandemic, and Aussie freelancers and small businesses are left suffering. Despite the initial financial support package announced by the Australian Government looking like another kick in the guts for those running their own show, fear not. There is financial support available for freelancers, sole traders and biz owners who have lost income as a result of the Coronavirus—and we’ve rounded ‘em all up for you to digest over a well-earned glass of vino.

We know you’re thirsty for epic entertainment content considering that it’s now 70% of what our weekends are made up of. So, we’re pretty stoked to inform you that Killing Eve is returning for a third season way earlier than originally planned.

Looking for new music? Tune in to just two rising stars in the spotlight of Interscope’s next generation of sound. 

While it might not feel like it, there are plenty of things you can be doing to take up some of the ample time you are faced with while self isolating indoors. While puzzles, Netflix, Tik Tok and virtual hangouts with friends are entertaining ways to chew up a couple of hours, it’s important to integrate a few productive tasks into your week to help provide a healthy dose of achievement into your routine. So to help you on the road to productivity, we’ve rounded up 7 useful ways to kill quarantine boredom.

It can be a daunting thing, trying to keep on top of your work and keep your spirits high, especially when you can’t get to the shops to buy a board game or a book. So we’ve compiled a list of the best activities you can get delivered to your doorstep, all from Australian companies. 

Got space?

From adding dark chocolate and butter to white wine and instant coffee, we’re departing from the traditional recipe and bringing you 11 easy spaghetti Bolognese hacks you need to try. 

From sugar lip scrubs to homemade hair masks, here’s how to have a DIY spa day at home. 

If you, like everyone else, have fallen into the insanely crazy web that is Netflix’s latest docu-series Tiger King: Murder, Mayhem and Madness, then we have some very good news—there’s a spin-off series in the works.

Earth Hour is fast approaching and while that usually means it’s time to ditch the electricity for a full hour, this year things are being done a whole lot differently—Earth Hour will be going digital.

Adjusting to your new (and hopefully very temporary) lifestyle has no doubt taken some brainpower amid the concerns around the situation that we’re currently facing. While it’s important to keep abreast of what’s happening, it’s also important to switch off from the noise and find some time for ourselves. Which let’s be honest, we’re going to have a lot more of in the next while. So, rather than dwelling, why not put your time—and your mind—to use by taking up a hobby?

Check out these indoor plant shops in Perth that deliver and stock up on these 10 plant babies that’ll help improve your sleep.

Extra time at home means now is the perfect time to sort out your finances once and for all. If you’re looking for a nifty new bank to stash your hard-earned cash, you’re in the right place. We’re sharing our top five digital banks—aka the most exciting new way to bank—to help you choose your financial weapon of choice.

Some of you might already be there, some of you will take a few weeks yet, but if there’s one thing we can bank on it’s that all of us will get bored enough during lockdown to deep clean our homes.

Whether you have a specific passion, a business idea you’ve always wanted to run with or you're simply keen to stretch your brain's capacity outside your day job, there are plenty of online workshops to help give you your daily dose of brain food. From calling bullshit to learning the science of beer, here are 8 atypical workshops to help strengthen, flex and electrify your brain. It’s time to get schooled.

When it comes to the current state of the world, it’s important to look for the silver linings. So, come through the real MVP of self-isolation and physical distancing–books. That’s right, whether you’re a life-long bookworm or you’ve never quite gotten into reading, now you’ve got nothing but time to fall in love with books. 

​Cancelled an upcoming holiday? Us too. And we want you to know, it’s ok to be sad about it, because escapes are what we work and save for. But because your health and that of those around you is the number one priority right now, we’re staying indoors for the foreseeable future and looking for other outlets to fuel our wanderlust.

Unless you’ve been living under a rock, you’d know that the short-form video app, Tik Tok has well and truly taken over the world. 

As the Covid-19 outbreak progresses, more and more of us are finding ourselves faced with the task of working from home. You might be slowly realising that despite what the movies tell you, working from home isn’t exactly the pyjama party you dreamed it would be. It’s less of the snuggling in bed and more of a desperate search for motivation. But, do it right, and working from home can be a welcome break from the hustle of your usual routine. Check out our top five tools to keep you inspired while working from home.

Over the last month or so, we’ve seen festivals and gigs cancelled Australia-wide, with no real indication of when it will be safe for musicians to get back out on the road again and thus make a living. So, it’s time to get creative with your support in these turbulent times.

With some pretty terrifying news bulletins hitting us thick and fast, the devastating effect of COVID-19 can render us all a little helpless. But there’s something we really want you to know, whether you’re practising physical distancing or are in self isolation, there’s actually so much you can do to help people and industries in need. 

Live-stream and chill.

We asked Milan-based, Sydney-born writer Saskia Tillers to share what life is like in lockdown, and how she's adopted to a new version of life, one sunny rooftop and long-distance piña colada at a time. 

Many of us have already been stationed at home for the next while, and nearly everyone has got the memos on what we should and shouldn’t be doing when self-isolating. Along with employing a hint of common sense, the recommendations are fairly practical and should come as second nature if they don’t already. But what does it mean for the people who have flatmates?

It’s not all doom and gloom thanks to the guys behind Isol-Aid Music Festival.

​With an international travel ban now in place and many of us practising physical distancing, those overseas getaways and cultural experiences we had planned for 2020 just seem further and further away.

COVID-19 is quite literally taking over the world and if you’re one of the hundreds of thousands who had planned to travel in the next little while, you’re most likely re-thinking or are being forced to postpone your trip. 

Enjoy a moment of hilarious bliss with these shows and specials which are guaranteed to crack you up at a time where we could use it most. 

When you’re minimising contact with the world life can get a little bit dull, but there are plenty of Australian businesses who are here to help keep things interesting.

​First it was the latest Bond flick and then A Quiet Place II and F9—blockbuster releases all over the world are being pulled and cinemas are closing, with movies recording unheard of box office lows. 

Whether you’re practicing physical distancing or are in enforced isolation, binge watching shows and movies is basically your number one activity right now. And while it’s nice to watch a couple of episodes solo, it can get a bit lonely when you can’t turn to the person next to you and dissect every moment of the final ep of Love Is Blind.

Thanks to the coronavirus outbreak, we’re staring down the barrel of potential periods of self-isolation—so why not earn a little extra dough in between Netflix binges? We’ve rounded up all the ways you can earn money online.

Streaming services are in abundance right now, and while there’s nothing wrong with getting that blockbuster fix from the big two in Australia, there are plenty of other alternatives that will quench your viewing habits and then some. And let’s be honest, there’ll likely be time to rewatch yesteryear's favourites while checking out something new in the coming months on streaming platforms you may have passed on previously.

Urban List is your guide to living your best life—connecting you to your city, your passions, your interests, and ultimately, to each other. And we’ll be right here, helping you to do just that now, tomorrow, next week and into the future.

If you’re one of the many people who have started working from home, then welcome to our rad crew. By now there’s a chance the novelty of wearing pyjamas all day long is starting to wear off, but because we’re experts when it comes to nailing the WFH life, we’re here to help. 

Real talk, the tourism industry in Australia has been absolutely decimated in recent months, first with the devastating bushfires and now with COVID-19. And while we fully support social distancing and protecting your health, it’s important to think long-term about how we can band together and help struggling businesses and tourism bodies. Plus, nothing lifts our spirits like a little holiday planning.

So, here’s what we do know, COVID-19 has everyone shook. And rightly so, loads of companies are encouraging their employees to work from home (WFH) in an effort to stop the spread of the disease and the likelihood of contracting it.

To save you having to leave the house or bring bulk hand sanitizer to your usual yoga studio, here are eight free workouts you can do at home, all thanks to YouTube.

"It feels like you’re on Mars when you’re there, it just felt like the place that captured the band and what we do and our music."

Slow Travel is one of the hottest travel trends for 2020 and a leisurely road trip is one of the best ways to do exactly that. This is your year to take your time, take it all in and give yourself a moment to just be simply immersed in your surroundings.

Thanks to Magnum, we’re giving one lucky reader the chance to win the ultimate indulgent weekend in Sydney, including hitting up all the venues we’ve collaborated with over the past year—and, of course, loads of delicious Magnum ice creams.

 We’ll always have the upmost respect for chefs, they feed us, they bring us joy and they save us when the only thing we have in our fridge on a Friday night is a sad looking packet of mixed greens. Which is why we’re always keen to sit down with them and find how they got their epic gig. This time we’ve been lucky enough to chat to Wayne Liew, a third-generation chef that heads up Singapore’s famed Keng Eng Kee.

REBORN is HoMie's first-ever totally repurposed capsule collection—made up of one-off, upcycled tees, sweaters, blazers and more that have each been constructed from preloved garments and excess materials.

With the mercury showing no signs of dipping anytime soon, we have just the thing to cool you down this summer.

If you’ve already sobbed your way through The Trials of Gabriel Fernandez and had your mind blown by The Confession Killer, it’s time to make room in your weekend (and cold heart) for Tiger King: Murder, Mayhem and Madness.

The only thing that can make crystal clear waters and kilometres of holiday sand that much better, is being able to nab that perfect chill spot all for yourself. With tourists flocking to European beaches in droves from as early as April, it can make finding your perfect place on the shore just that little bit more challenging, but that’s where we come in.

As part of our Own It event for International Women’s Day, hosted in Sydney last week, we asked four interesting women to tell us what success means to them, how confidence has played a part in their career, and how, ultimately, their best achievement is a sense of happiness.

While every month should be about celebrating women, here at Urban List, March marks Future Is Female month and we’re going all out to inspire you. And what better way to do that that round up life advice from some of our fave celebs, activists and world leaders. 

Vegan or not, you’ll want to book yourself a spot at Tanaman, Bali’s newest plant-based restaurant next time you’re in town.

He’s been called North London’s answer to Frank Ocean—and while the raw emotion, the soul and the otherworldliness are all of a similar flame, there’s something gritty and new in Col3trane’s art. We caught up with Cole Basta during his quick trip to Sydney to talk inspiration, collabs, touring and recording.

Every noteworthy podcast trending hard right now.

With International Women’s Day right around the corner, it’s time for us gals to band together and do our part to support the ladies in our lives. And the easiest way to do it? Choose to shop the beauty and wellness brands that help to empower women all over the world. 

In 2019, the Global Peace Index ranked Denmark as the fifth safest country on the planet—only pipped to the post by Iceland, New Zealand, Portugal and Austria. Add to that (mostly English-speaking) locals that go out of their way to help visitors, and attractions that positively demand being done on your own—all combined, it’s fair to say that there few other European destinations more conducive to solo travel. It’s all happening in the Danish capital, Copenhagen, where bikes, boats and big nights out await those travelling on their own.

With all that time spent running the world, girl’s gotta take a break to recharge those batteries. Sometimes a weekend yoga class or a massage will do, but when that won’t cut the mustard a retreat might be just what the doctor ordered. And while you could search for one in your city, why not escape your life for a few days, have some incredible new experiences in a new place and meet some boss babes just like yourself?

Hands up if your Mardi Gras FOMO is as real as ours? Well don’t let the Insta-envy drag you down. The party may be over in Sydney, but don’t put the glitter and fishnets away just yet because there’s another festival that’s waiting for you to kick up your highest stilettos and paint Central Australia all colours of the rainbow.

The Danish are kind of like the French-just as effortlessly stylish but with more colour, weirder accents and blonde hair of course. Shopping around Copenhagen’s cobbled streets is the easiest way we can think of to achieving that level of cool.

​Pickles are one of the easiest condiments to make and (bonus) they only get better with age.

The roaring twenties 2.0 are here and if this is the decade you’re looking for a truly life changing experience, then the Camino de Santiago is one for the bucket list. Known as one of the most famous walks in the world, and with routes from 120 kilometres to a whopping 1,000 kilometres, you're guaranteed to find the perfect walk for you. 

Brisbane-based company XP Esports is set to host this year’s first women-only online gaming competition by bringing us the XP Women’s League. 

Famed for its architecture, historic marinas, and most recently as the host city for Eurovision 2020, Rotterdam deserves a spot on your holiday itinerary. Located in the province of South Holland, just 40 minutes by train from the centre of Amsterdam, this Dutch city makes for an ideal day trip, although we won’t blame you if you decide to stay a little longer. 

If your 2020 plan is to get on top of your finances, you’re probably trying your hand at this budgeting thing. You know the drill: money comes in, you pay your bills, put some to savings, and the rest is yours for the spending. But what about when that leftover figure looks even bleaker than your Monday desk lunch? Here’s how to squeeze every last buck out of that entertainment budget.

Here’s how to sneak in a nap at work, even if your workplace hasn’t yet responded to your requests for a nap pod.

If you’ve been longing for a getaway but are lacking the funds to do so, we’ve got excellent news for you. In a deal that is truly one of the best we’ve ever seen, United Airlines have just released a bunch of epic sales, meaning you and your mates can fly to Los Angeles for less than $650 return.

Truth time, the Netherlands is home to so much more than just Amsterdam. Don’t get it twisted, Amsterdam is one of the best cities to visit in Europe, but there’s something magical about those small town vibes. Each are bursting with their own share of history, stunning (and grammable) sights and seriously good beer—priorities—so we’ve rounded up four Dutch towns that are well worth a visit the next time you’re in The Netherlands.

Consider your app game sorted for 2020.

The Dutch might be famous for their canals, windmills and the odd tulip or two, but there's a whole lot more to Netherlands that just that. It's actually home to 450kms of renowned oastline, which means beach towns and beach bars a plenty. Now, anyone who has spent a decent amount of time in the Netherlands knows that if the suns out you better do like all good Dutchies and find yourself a terrace stat, margarita in hand.

Featuring tights, tees, bike shorts, swimwear and accessories, the P.E Nation x H&M collection echoes P.E’s signature streetwear meets retro sport vibe with fresh pop-bright graphics, zip detailing, logos and colour blocking. 

There’s no shortage of exhibitions and creative workshops happening around Melbourne. But this month, Can’t Do Tomorrow has really gathered them all under one roof. From street art to breathtaking installation to art chats and workshops, trust us when we say that Can’t Do Tomorrow is truly the only thing you’ll need to attend this month to get your fill on creative inspiration.

What if we told you there’s more to Munich than just Oktoberfest? Mind blowing, right? Don’t get us wrong: there’s plenty to do in Munich if you’re here for the beers, but it would be remiss to leave Munich off your itinerary if you think you’ve done Germany because you’ve seen Berlin.

Can’t Do Tomorrow is making things easy for us this month when it comes to keeping you up to speed on what’s cool, new and trending. Why? Because the new underground festival has assembled everything that’s cool, new and trending under one roof this month.

Isn’t it just the worst? An epic opportunity comes along, you’re excited for 0.3 seconds and suddenly, that icky feeling sets in in the pit of your stomach. All your confidence dissolves to nothing, and you’re left clamming up at the thought of everyone finding out you’re a fraud. Welcome to imposter syndrome.

With remarkable architecture at every turn and some of the world’s best food and drink on every block, it’s no wonder that Barcelona is one of Spain’s most popular tourist destinations. Arrive hungry and ready to tick of some serious sight-seeing, because here’s everything you need to do while you’re in the vibrant city of Barcelona.

Forget about cherry-picking your gigs this month, because Melbourne’s hottest new festival—Can’t Do Tomorrow—is serving up fiery musical acts left and right. Not only is Can’t Do Tomorrow going all out in the street art scene, but the music lineup is not something to be scoffed at. With the likes of Melbourne legends TEYMORI and MzRizk, Triple j favourite Cool Out Sun, Australian dance music powerhouse DJ JNETT and more, Can’t To Tomorrow is about to become your ultimate February gig haven. And because we’ve always got your back, if you use the promo code URBANCDT when you book, you get $10 off your ticket cost.

If you’ve already binged Unbelieveable and devoured The Pharmacist, we’ve got good news for you—Netflix is serving up a new true crime flick that will shock you to your core.  Lost Girls, which recently premiered at Sundance Film Festival, has been garnering serious attention as it shines a light of a huge case of police negligence. 

Not so long ago it was pretty simple to navigate Niseko’s foodie scene, mostly because there was nothing but a few ramen shops, bakeries and one or two more upmarket spots to treat yourself after a long week on the snow. In the last few years though, there has been an influx of international powder hounds and the restaurants, cafes and bars have done a top job of keeping up with demand. 

You’ve probably already heard about Can’t Do Tomorrow, Melbourne’s new underground festival. And if you haven’t, here’s the quick lowdown: think 10 days packed with interactive installations, jaw-dropping street art, good vibes, hidden bars, live music, and the best part of it all: a chance to meet some of the peeps behind Urban List and mingle with other Urban Listers as well.

We’re just a little bit obsessed with Aussie songbird Jack River. The ARIA-nominated artist has been tearing up the charts since dropping her debut LP Sugar Mountain in May 2019. The track premiered on triple j Breakfast before quickly becoming the number one most played song and we have been digging her tunes ever since.

Social media slacktivism, rife with low effort “thoughts and prayers” is out and eco-friendly browsing, waterless beauty and the sort of real, raw connectivity of live-streaming culture are in.

It’s been a whopping 13 years since our hearts were collectively torn out of our chests when P.S I Love You hit cinemas. 

Yes you read that headline right, there is a festival that combines epic live music sets with pasta masterclasses and wine tastings—heaven is a place on earth, it’s true. Say hello to FLASH, a three-day sun-soaked festival serving up amazing beats and Tuscan eats in a truly breath-taking setting. 

Melbourne’s most anticipated underground festival—Can't Do Tomorrow—is kicking off next week and you won’t want to miss it when it hits. With more than 100 artists showcasing exclusive works, secret bars, live acts that’ll get your blood pumping and interactive exhibitions that’ll blow your mind, you best believe this baby is almost sold out. So if you haven’t bought your ticket yet, we strongly suggest you do so ASAP. Use the promo code URBANCDT to get $10 off your ticket cost.

If you’ve googled the combo of “millennial”, “Generation Z” and “money” lately, you’ll know the prediction for our financial future (and the chance of us ever retiring) is pretty bleak. Fortunately, not everyone is believing the hype, including one millennial in particular—Emma Edwards founder of The Broke Generation. In her hugely popular blog, the reformed spender turned finance whiz, is breaking down the taboo topics, debunking money myths and simplifying lingo so people like you and me can one day buy their dream home and still eat that avocado toast. 

2020 might be a brand new decade filled with endless new opportunities, but some things stay the same. Holidaying for the ‘Gram—is there any other way?—is still a key criterion when it comes to booking that next adventure, so we’ve done you a solid (as always) and rounded up your next ‘gram worthy destination.

The central Vietnamese city of Da Nang is home to unique cultural sites, a gorgeous coastline, and a burgeoning restaurant and bar scene. The harbourside is abuzz with nightlife—its centrepiece a 250m long golden dragon bridge that breathes fire and spits water on Friday and Saturday nights.

If we’re being honest, our obsession with true crime flicks, shows and docos is only growing. So, it’s fortunate that the legends at Netflix continue to pump out the gruesome goods. Say hello to our latest fave—The Pharmacist, it’s absolutely going to shock you.

Hanoi is an eating paradise where the range of delicious options is overshadowed only by their absolute affordability. On any given day, you could buy crispy, just-fried spring rolls stuffed with pork and prawn, follow it with Hanoi’s famous grilled fish in the bustling Old Quarter, finish with a potent Vietnamese coffee and still have change left over from $10

If you’re looking to make your mates uber-jealous of your travel plans this year, we’ve got just the thing. Nestled in the South African jungle lies The Ngala Treehouse, and it’s serving up pure bucket-list vibes.

The Adelaide Fringe Festival is just around the corner and the lineup is absolutely stacked. To celebrate their 60th birthday they’ve lined up over 1,000 events unfolding across the city, so there’s plenty to get excited about. But, where do you even begin?

So, you’ve emptied your bags, cleaned out the car and looked under the couch. Still don’t know where your money went? And payday is ages away. We feel you. All those bills, all those birthdays, all those Flash Sale Fridays, all those crazy cocktails we keep telling you to go and hunt down. 

Accor, a hotel group with a casual 5,000 properties across 110 countries under its belt, has committed to ridding the guest experience in all of its hotels of all single-use plastic items by the end of 2022.

If January has your bank balance, liver and holiday memories running low, then we have just what you need—free flights!

Called Klarna, this app’s lay-buy wizardry allows you to shop literally everywhere online—not just from a library of partner retailers.

In a world first, Anantara Golden Triangle Elephant Camp & Resort is giving travellers the chance to experience something truly incredible. Perched on a hill overlooking the Mekong and Ruak rivers, you can spend the night in one of two Jungle Bubbles.  

Seeing as forest bathing is our new favourite wellness activity, we thought we better find a way to incorporate it into our travel plans for 2020. From tropical rainforests to 1000 year old trees, here are 10 of the world’s most incredible forests that are ready for you to bask in their glory.

If you have a love-hate relationship with Mercury Retrograde, you’re intrigued by equinoxes and solstices and are inexplicably obsessed with everyone and anyone’s rising sign, listen up.

If you’re currently living in a state of denial post Euro Summer and itching to add a few more stamps to your passport, but your wallet is giving you nothing, it’s probably time we introduced you to Mostar. Never heard of it? We don’t blame you. Mostar sits in the Euro summer’s path less travelled in Bosnia. Even better, it’s an easy bus ride from the crowded beaches of Croatia. 

With news dropping this week that The Handmaid’s Tale season four will commence filming this March, our curiosity on the future of Gilead has only increased tenfold. But rather than wait for the new season to drop (no word on the release date as yet) why not go straight to the source? The creator of The Handmaid’s Tale and our newest fave, The Testaments, Margaret Atwood is headed to our shores for a national tour.

In December we announced that a new street art festival would be hitting Melbourne in 2020, and now, just over a month later we’ve got our hands on the epic line-up that Can’t Do Tomorrow will be bringing to The Facility in Kensington.

Plus everything you need to binge this week.

Ready yourself for peak nostalgia—and the age-old debate of who is better… Mario or Luigi?—because the world is about to score a Nintendo theme park and it includes a life-size Mario Kart track! Super Nintendo World is set to open in 2020 (just in time for the Tokyo Olympics) at Japan’s Universal Studios in Osaka and will feature a bunch of your childhood faves like Peach, Yoshi and Bowser. And we’re crossing our fingers for a possible run in with the likes of Pikachu, Link and Zelda.

Not a lot of natural light at home? No worries. We've checked in with the pros to find out the best way to help your plants live their best life, without a lot of sun. 

As if you needed another reason to visit Mexico, we’ve found an under the radar town that will ensure you’re the envy of all your mates for suggesting the next group getaway there. Nestled in the middle of Los Cabos, the southernmost tip of the Baja Peninsula, is the postcard-perfect village of Todos Santos. 

We’ve got some seriously epic news for your Monday. Following legendary performances at Coachella, Glastonbury, Primavera, and Splendour in the Grass, homegrown hero Tame Impala is headed back to our sandy shores for their biggest ever Australian and New Zealand tour. 

One of the world’s great culinary cities, the Thai capital never disappoints on the food front. Read on for our top-10 places to eat out, from humble hawker stalls to Michelin-starred dining rooms. 

Welcome to 2020, where there is no doubt Netflix is going hard (and definitely not going home) on documentaries.

If moving to Finland and switching to a four day week isn’t an option, here’s 7 wellness trends that might just help you keep your chin up in 2020.

If you’ve ever found yourself in Bali during school holidays or hoiking your suitcase up 100-year-old staircases in Europe during a heatwave, you’ve probably learned that choosing where to travel is just as important as deciding when to go.

She’s collab’d with Hermes and Tiffany & Co. She’s also fresh from solo exhibitions in Sydney and New York. So how did she do it?

Welcome to one of the largest islands in the Mediterranean‒and one of the most beautiful. Sardinia, sitting pretty off the coast of Italy, to the north of Tunisia and just South of the French island of Corsica, is a literal oasis combining a stunning desert landscape with every shade of blue.

Is there anything better than lounging poolside on a lush tropical island, cocktail in hand while the stresses of daily life slowly melt away? Absolutely not! Koh Samui might just be the answer to all your island holiday needs. Sure, it’s a little further than Bali but the beaches are all filled to the brim with white sand and there are (at least for now) less tourists. 

Did your epic Euro trip last year see your annual leave dwindle to a record low? Never fear! As you wait for your quota to stack back up it’s time to start planning for the year ahead. And if you’re smart, you’ll listen to what we have to say. 

The best way you can help is to donate directly to the services on the ground. But every little bit counts—and if you’re going to be shopping, snapping up a bottle of wine, a present for a loved one, a new pair of kicks to see you into 2020, why not make it count by shopping direct from bushfire affected communities. 

It’s impossible (not to mention unethical) to ignore the climate crisis that’s going on in the world today, but we’re the first to admit that we’re probably not going to stop travelling anytime soon. Instead, we’re trying to find the most eco-friendly ways to live our best lives. 

To help out those affected by the bushfires, including our native animals, we’ve compiled a list of charities and organisations you can donate to.

No matter what part of the world you’re in, chances are there’s probably a career-based conference happening near you. But we’ve done some of the hard work and narrowed it down to six of the best conferences and creative festivals happening across the globe this year. 

From the Summer Olympic Games to cultural extravaganzas and hot hotel openings, there are dozens of reasons to plan a holiday for 2020. Here are the cities and countries to add to your travel itinerary in the New Year. 

Cancel your plans and bulk buy the Häagen-Dazs, because we’ve got a killer line-up of shows for you this month. 

If you’ve been looking for a reason to head to America for an unforgettable trip of a lifetime, now’s your chance. The legends at Flight Centre are helping you start the shiny, new decade off on the right foot with a next-level flight sale to Chicago.

Drumroll... here are the winners of Urban List's competitions. 

Who (and what) defined fashion in the 2010s? In a decade of style driven by Instagram, and a time in which the fashion industry is on the precipice of great (necessary) change, who dared us to drive our wardrobes to new heights, to expect a better, more inclusive vision from fashion brands and style mags, and to embrace sustainability, playfulness and irreverence head to toe?

2019 saw an array of amazing new restaurants open throughout Australia and New Zealand. We've done the hard work for you and put them all in one spot, now it's your job to get out there and try them all.

Welcome to Bruges, one of Europe’s most grammable medieval cities and the good looking capital of West Flanders. Sitting pretty in Belgium’s northwest, complete with picturesque canals, winding cobblestones and ancient brick bridges, it won’t take long to find your perfect backdrop and discover why it’s considered one of the most beautiful places in Europe.

When we listen to the mixtape of the 2010s, what does it actually sound like?

The home of pintxos and txakoli—a lightly sparkling dry white wine pronounced cha-ko-lee—San Sebastian is as much about the dining experience as it is about the food. 

Take a peep at the must-sip list of the stellar bar openings across Australia and New Zealand in 2019.

Cramming the most defining movies of the last decade into one list is no easy task. How many of your favourites made the cut?