Inspiration
The surprisingly long, contested history of baklava
Baklava is much loved around the world, but while its true origins are a mystery, there are some theories.
- by Ben Groundwater
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A mini Britain (but more interesting), this island’s a bucket-list spot
Stanley, one of the world’s most isolated settlements, is perfect for those drawn to odd and wonderfully obscure places.
- by Brian Johnston
Italy’s coffee capital? It’s hard to go past this cafe-loving city
The baristas have the timing and grace of ballerinas, and even the coffee at the railway stations is great.
- by Justine Costigan
Twenty years in the making, grain silo becomes luxury escape
It’s been 20 years in the making for farmers Amber and Nicholas Heffernan, who had a dream to convert a silo into a luxe eco-farm stay.
- by Sue Wallace
Beautiful one day, freezing the next: Rocky Mountains outside the peak
We’ve come to experience Jasper and Banff in spring during the lull between the ski season finishing and the summer crowds descending.
- by Sheriden Rhodes
Eighteen things that will surprise first-time visitors to Morocco
From a unique take on tacos to a mysterious blue city, Morocco is a sensory overload in the best way. Here are 18 of its most surprising highlights.
- by Julia D'Orazio
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Hotel reviews
In a multicultural patch of Melbourne, this is the ultimate base
Holiday Inn Dandenong, in one of Melbourne’s most culturally diverse suburbs, is a great option for those on their way to Gippsland.
- by Julietta Jameson
Travel quiz: What is the name of the best-known Berlin Wall checkpoint?
Are you an expert traveller? Test your knowledge with this week’s quiz.
‘The next Ubud’ in Bali is, thankfully, nothing like the actual Ubud
Sidemen on the east coast of the island offers a quieter, more immersive Bali for those who relish a slower mode of travel.
- by Penny Watson
The 12 best places to stay in the Blue Mountains (whatever your budget)
With spectacular scenery, excellent restaurants, quaint shops and both romantic and family-friendly getaways, there’s something for everyone.
- by Julie Miller
The Blue Mountains’ best places to eat and drink
After so long stuck in that dismal ‘small town’ vortex, the Blue Mountains dining scene is burgeoning with choice for weekend visitors.
- by Julie Miller
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