
This is the best island in the world for year-round sunshine
Sitting in my Sydney office, jacket on and scarf pulled tightly around my neck, the air temperature switching from artificially boiling thanks...

Discover the world’s tropical glaciers in … Indonesia
Indonesia is associated with a lot of things: Bustling beaches, gorgeous sunsets, nightlife, cheap beer, luxury resorts and heat. Above all, heat....

Five top places in Australia to join in the star-bathing trend
Humans have looked to the cosmos for guidance for centuries, from the songlines of Indigenous Australians to the navigation of many ancient...

Not just you: Scientific reason we get sad and gassy on long-haul flights
Don’t be shy, we’ve all been there: That gassy, bloated feeling after what feels like hour 1000 up in the sky on...

Seven incredible Aussie destinations for the off-season
If Australia was represented as a season, it would be summer. Hot, balmy days are what the world knows us for. But...

Revealed: Australia’s most relaxing holiday destinations
The feeling of needing a holiday from a holiday is not uncommon. Especially if, like me, you’re a chronic itinerary overstuffer. So,...

The two phone hacks you need to know before your next overseas trip
Sick of complicated maths and apps when you’re trying to convert currencies? This phone hack will change everything. There aren’t many negative...

The ultimate guide to NY City’s top book shops
New York City has long been a mecca for writers, poets and other creatives. The likes of Joan Didion, Herman Melville, Patti...

Airport taxi and rideshare scams you need to know about
Taxi drivers who overcharge passengers, refuse short trips or refuse to use the pay meter are at risk of being chucked out...

Your guide to seeing an elusive platypus in the wild
The platypus may be hard to spot, but they’re well worth the effort. Here are the places where you have the best...