Our favorite ways to enjoy life in the city and some ideas for where to go when you need to get outta the city!
Whether you’re watching a cult classic, a family favorite, or a blockbuster under the stars, there’s something uniquely New York about seeing a movie outdoors on a warm summer evening. Throw in a skyline view, a blanket, and some snacks, and it’s one of the best free things to do in the city during summer.
For Australian women living in New York, the trip home is never exactly short. Even on the best route, you are looking at a serious long-haul commitment – multiple time zones, dry cabin air, swollen everything, and that slightly feral feeling that comes somewhere between your second airport coffee and your third security line.
So, on my latest trip, I decided to do something different: instead of pushing straight through, I built in a two-day stopover in Seoul.
And honestly? It may be one of the smartest travel decisions I have made.
WeWear Australian is launching in SoHo on Saturday 4th April.
Join AWNY members on Monday, December 22, 2025, for a special evening at the theater! Come see the new musical, Picnic at Hanging Rock, featuring music by AWNY member Greta Gertler Gold, and book and lyrics by Hilary Bell.
Looking for holiday gift ideas?
Our special gift guide features AWNY entrepreneurs and creators who are known for bringing joy with their jewelry, home decor, books, candles, art, fragrances, and other splurge-worthy delights. Support an Aussie New Yorker when you’re shopping for someone special this holiday season!