Inspiration
This Australian-designed safari lodge feels more like a coastal resort
Mpala Jena camp feels like a coastal resort that has been airlifted from Madagascar and dropped on the side of the Zambezi.
- by Justin Meneguzzi
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The one day that Bali is still peaceful and silent
It’s Nyepi [Hindu New Year] and Bali is silent – airports closed, travel restricted, restaurants shuttered – a stark contrast to its usual heaving streets.
- by Sheriden Rhodes
The Aussie prison that’s a tourism hotspot thanks to AC/DC’s Bon Scott
Fremantle Prison is one of Western Australia’s most popular tourist attractions, and a reminder of Bon Scott’s life and crimes.
- by Anthony Dennis
The balmy Aussie town with something better than beaches
I wouldn’t be surprised if Katherine, a township 320 kilometres south-east of Darwin, has the highest rate of pool-noodle ownership in the country.
- by Julia D'Orazio
The unspoilt tropical island that still uses shell money
On this remote Solomon island, tradition is etched as deeply as tribal tattoos, and ancient shell money holds more value than any paper or plastic.
- by Christine Retschlag
The one thing you need to know about this Spanish treat
Deep-fried sticks of dough, rolled in sugar and dipped in thick, hot chocolate. It doesn’t get much better, right?
- by Ben Groundwater
Four-day mini-breaks that are actually mega memorable
It’s not the length but what you do with it when it comes to a great holiday, and these short domestic and overseas trips are fab – and, crucially, fuss-free.
- by Sheriden Rhodes
Australia’s best (and easiest) short breaks under three days
The key to short-break success is not returning more exhausted than before you left, and these two- and three-day trips promise dual adventure and relaxation.
- by Sheriden Rhodes
Four great overseas breaks (and one here) you can do in just five days
Who says you need a full week to hit the “reset” button? These destinations tick all the boxes for a hassle-free holiday.
- by Sheriden Rhodes
New York’s second-largest museum is a must-visit
When it comes to American museums, few are as storied as this pioneering and much-loved one in Brooklyn.
- by Julietta Jameson
Spicy secrets of one of the world’s most delicious destinations
Penang has a name for itself as one of Malaysia’s food hotspots. A walk through its spice history helps explain why.
- by Emily McAuliffe
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