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Don’t get us wrong, we love Bali as much as the next person, but there’s a whole lot more to Indonesia that you’re missing. For a country made up of over 17,000 islands, it’s actually a bit of a disgrace that the majority of travellers go back to the same one over and over again. 

Find your next favourite watch on free-to-air and save your cash for snacks. We've found the best free-to-air shows so you can start binge-watching now. 

We love a fancy wine list as much as the next person, but you know what we’re loving more at the moment? Saving our hard-earned cash (special thanks to the cozzie livs). Going out can be a major indulgence these days—and we obvi love getting out and about—but sometimes we need to put our budgeting hats on.

Calling all snow homies, holiday heroes, music-mad, and just plain festy frothers—epic destination festival, Snow Machine is next week. And. You. Don’t. Want. To. Miss. Out. 

There’s a lot to love about Sri Lanka, from it’s tropical beaches to the cool climate hill country with tea plantations and waterfalls aplenty.

Every year, some four million tourists flock to the Greek islands of Santorini and Mykonos (two mil to each), which is quite astonishing given that the holiday season here only runs from April until the end of October. While Santorini’s cliff-hugging, whitewashed villages, blue-domed churches and windmills are, admittedly, as spectacular as the nightlife in Mykonos is steamy, there are plenty of other islands worth visiting…in blissful isolation.

As much as we love to travel, we all need to do our bit to help reduce our footprint, be it here at home or on the beaches of Croatia. While it’s easy to get swept up in the excitement of planning your next sojourn, we all need to be conscious that the jet fuel, the plethora of packaging we take with us, the disruption to nature and the over-use of energy all add up. To help you become a more sustainable traveller, here are eight environmentally-friendly travel tips you should implement on your next holiday. 

​If you’ve ever seen a picture of Cappadocia’s dreamy hot air balloons we’re guessing that it’s probably on high your travel bucket list, and rightly so. But you might be wondering what else there is to do in this Turkish hot spot, and fret not; there’s plenty.

Sneakers aren’t just footwear, they’re the sole of our very being. Okay, that’s a bit much, but we here at Urban List are clearly sneakerheads, and proudly so. They’re a part of everyday life, and are just so cool. But ultimately, we all know that sneakers need to be comfortable. We’ve walked the path for you, and compiled a list of some of the most comfortable sneakers in Australia.

Booktopia has recently dropped a super slick Textbook Finder, which allows you to source your books and have them speedily shipped direct to your door in one to two days, totally fuss-free.

How do you improve on such a finely nuanced gastronomic masterpiece? Well, it turns out there are quite a few ways to make Mi Goreng better. Some are expected (fried egg) and some are not (peanut butter, we’re looking at you). Here are all the ways to style everyone’s favourite shame-filled meal replacement and make the best Mi Goreng of your life. 

Sometimes you just need a good cry, and what better way to get those tears flowing than a heart wrenching flick. From tales of star crossed lovers to stories inspired by true events, we’ve done the emotional hard yards for you and uncovered the very best sad movies on Netflix. 

The Adelaide Fringe Festival is just around the corner and the lineup is absolutely stacked. To celebrate their 60th birthday they’ve lined up over 1,000 events unfolding across the city, so there’s plenty to get excited about. But, where do you even begin?

Ready yourself for peak nostalgia—and the age-old debate of who is better… Mario or Luigi?—because the world is about to score a Nintendo theme park and it includes a life-size Mario Kart track! Super Nintendo World is set to open in 2020 (just in time for the Tokyo Olympics) at Japan’s Universal Studios in Osaka and will feature a bunch of your childhood faves like Peach, Yoshi and Bowser. And we’re crossing our fingers for a possible run in with the likes of Pikachu, Link and Zelda.

We’ve got some seriously epic news for your Monday. Following legendary performances at Coachella, Glastonbury, Primavera, and Splendour in the Grass, homegrown hero Tame Impala is headed back to our sandy shores for their biggest ever Australian and New Zealand tour. 

Praise the sweet streaming lords, our obsession with cult creeper You is about to be renewed with Netflix dropping season two of You very soon.

Nestled in a valley, divided by a glistening river and surrounded by rolling hills is about as ‘grammable as a city can get, and when you combine these knockout views with centuries of history and the lure of ancient architecture, it will come as no surprise that Prague draws travellers from across the globe. Coined the 30-minute city, the compact capital of the Czech Republic is the ideal locale to experience a whole lot of amazing even if you're running on very limited time. 

Fact: the noughties served up some of the best damn music of all time. Don’t fight us on it. 

Plovdiv, Bulgaria is Europe’s capital of culture for 2019 and this Balkan gem, while still almost completely unknown outside of Europe, is a hipsters’ paradise just waiting to be uncovered; despite being the oldest continuously inhabited city in Europe. It’s practically impossible to get lost in, very safe and you’ll meet loads of friendly locals and travellers. 

The Hungarian capital has to be one of the most beautiful cities in Europe—a statement we don’t make lightly. On the River Danube and backdropped by the Buda Hills, it’s at once grand and full of history, yet forward-thinking and edgy with some of the coolest creative haunts on the continent. Whether you’re exploring Buda (on the west bank of the Danube) or Pest (on the east), you’ll discover cosmopolitan and cultural attractions at every turn. Read on for everything you need to know—the sights, the spas, the restaurants, hotels and bars—when planning your inaugural trip to Budapest.

If you’re like most people, you’ve probably been in a situation where you had some intentions around your money but failed to translate them into the results you wanted. It could be spending on an epic summer holiday, buying some new tech gear, or hitting some savings targets to start your new year on the financial front foot. I know I’ve definitely been there…

Fire up, guys. The FOMO 2020 is around the corner, and freaking Lizzo is headlining. There’s no denying it, 2019 was Lizzo’s year. The flute-playing queen has been ripping up the charts (if you haven’t belted out Truth Hurts in the shower you’re lying!) and now you’ve got the chance to witness her magic live.

A totally wild and remote region of islands, First Nations villages, towering peaks and glacier-lined valleys, The Great Bear Rainforest is one of the world’s last remaining coastal temperate rainforests and is home to some of the earth's most magical landscapes, oasis and wildlife – you’ll find cougars and wolves on the land, and sea lines and orcas in the water (hint: the best time to spot orcas in the wild is July – October).

As far as iconic, beautiful, and other-worldly travel destinations go, Hong Kong is right up there with the best of them. Any traveller worth their salt would agree that this vibing city is one of the most diverse and exciting spots to visit. Attracting ritzy city dwellers and spontaneous backpackers alike, Hong Kong is never short on culture, adventure, and fun. From mountain hiking and monasteries to Disneyland and island day trips, Hong Kong really is the city that has it all. 

A sprawling metropolis boasting a unique mix of tradition and cutting-edge technology, you need to send Seoul straight to the top of your hit list. There’s plenty to pack into your itinerary when visiting this 24-hour city, from bulgogi and soju to an electric clubbing scene and ‘Gram-worthy hotel stays, here’s everything you need to do in Seoul. 

Ask any first time traveller to Europe and chances are Amsterdam will be part of their I-have-three-weeks-in-Europe-and-you-better-believe-I’ll-fit-in-20-cities list. But when it comes to cities that are worth staying a while, Amsterdam should be right up there and for good reason, ten in fact.

There’s nothing quite like the freedom of running your own business unless of course that freedom is constantly squashed by your mum and dad walking through what is supposed to be your office.

If there’s one thing we can’t get enough of right now, it’s true crime podcasts, so we’re always a little giddy when we uncover one particularly chilling. And it doesn’t get much creepier than having the voice behind one of your favourite cartoons talk you through heinous true crimes in graphic details. 

Dodgy LAN cafes are a thing of the past, guys. Fortress Esports just announced plans for the largest video gaming and esports entertainment venue in the Southern Hemisphere and guess where it’ll be?

Set your flight alerts for Florida team, because Universal Studios is launching a brand spanking new theme park and it’s set to be their best yet. Aptly titled Epic Universe, the amusement park is set to take guests on a journey where beloved stories (read: Harry Potter) expand into vibrant lands. 

There’s no denying it, bubble tea is having a serious moment. And if you needed further proof of our obsession with this tasty tipple we’ve found it. Say hello to Tokyo Tapioca Land, a theme park dedicated entirely to all things bubble tea.

Travis Scott, the rapper on everyone’s playlists right now, has just confirmed he’s headed down under for one show only—and it’s going to be an absolute banger.