If anyone is giving Pitbull a run for the title of Mr. Worldwide, it’s probably Dua Lipa. Between her sold-out tours, fashion week appearances, skincare launches, and festival apperances, the pop star seems to be in a different country every other week – and thankfully, she’s bringing her us along for the ride this time.
Dua Lipa has always kept us on our toes on what will be in her next Instagram photo dump. From hidden local restaurants and chic cocktail bars to some of the best beaches in Europe, her posts have become a source of travel inspiration in their own right.
Now, she’s turning her dream lifestyle into the ultimate travel guide, sharing a curated list of her favourite destinations and must-visit spots around the world. In partnership with Google, the singer has mapped out her guide to just about every chic locale in the world — perfect for whether you’re dreaming of a Tokyo getaway, or mapping out a European summer in Barcelona.
But she’s also dipped into Australian territory, for those looking to emulate Dua’s impeccable taste a little closer to home. So, where does a popstar frequent Down Under? Below, discover Dua Lipa’s personally approved guide to the restaurants and cultural gems she loves most in Australia.
Dua Lipa’s top five favourite spots in Australia
Hope Street Radio
Location: Collingwood, Victoria
Why she loves it: “Hope Street Radio in Melbourne has great music, a really considered wine list, and an atmosphere that manages to be both cool and welcoming.”
Ester
Location: Chippendale, NSW
Why she loves it: “Ester in Sydney is wood-fired cooking and excellent natural wine in a room that always has great energy. The menu changes constantly, and there’s a real confidence to the cooking that I love. A Sydney essential.”
10 William Street
Location: Paddington, NSW
Why she loves it: “10 William Street in Paddington is one of those places that just gets it right. Great Italian-influenced natural wine list, brilliant food, and a room that feels like it belongs somewhere in Rome or Naples.”
Paperback
Location: Melbourne, VIC
Why she loves it: “Paperback in Melbourne is a tiny bookshop in Fitzroy with a clear sense of what it loves. Literary fiction, translated literature, and small press titles. The staff recommendations are worth trusting – it’s a great browse.”
Plug Seven
Location: Fitzroy
Why she loves it: “One of my favourite places for vinyl is the Plug Seven record shop in Melbourne, because of its eclectic selections. It also has 7 inches as collectibles, and they’re often buying rare collections.”
Get acquainted with Dua Lipa’s favourite spots across the globe
Dua Lipa and her cultural platform Service95 have created 12 shared lists in Google Maps that are all loaded with her favourite spots around the world. Each list also includes personal pictures from her camera roll that add to her recommendation of what to do or order at these spots. Whether you’re looking for late-night tacos in Mexico City or a romantic spot in Paris for a candlelit date, Dua Lipa can recommend it to you.
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