Rachel Lay

Brisbane Contributor

A writer 10 years in the making, Rach is addicted to the rush of finding a good restaurant or discovering a beach the crowds haven't. You'll most likely find her with her Kindle and an overflowing TikTok saved folder somewhere on holiday. 

The Good Life By Rach: 

Biang Biang sizzling chili oil noodles + literary fiction + the Adriatic Sea
 

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Surfers Paradise Is Getting A Seriously Fun Makeover With Three Months Of Free Events

The three month pop-up has one goal: to rekindle the love we once had for Surfers Paradise.

Restaurants

Bibs On For Brisbane’s Best Seafood Boil Spots

Think juicy prawns, slurpable crabs and corn on the cob full of cajun goodness.

Restaurants

Here Are Brisbane’s Best Ethiopian Restaurants

Get ready for a spice-filled journey with injera as your guide. 

What's On

Sydney, This Run Club Is Here To Get You HYROX-Ready

Sydney is transforming into a training Mecca for over 20,000 athletes when HYROX’s largest ever 3-day race lands in Australia. 

Things To Do

These Luxe Retreats Are Some of Australia’s Best—And They Just Dropped an Epic Sale

From rainforests to art deco terrace homes, treat yourself to a retreat among picturesque surroundings this Easter. 

Activities & Itineraries

Drift Into The Best Go-Karting Tracks In And Around Brisbane

Leave the banana peels at home becauswe these are the best go-karting tracks around town.

Food & Drink

13 Of The Best Yum Cha Restaurants In Brisbane

Proving the more the merrier, these are the yum cha spots serving up the goods.  

Things To Do

A World-First, Immersive Joséphine Bonaparte Exhibit Is Back With More Late-Night Sessions

An immersive light, sound and visual ode to one of history’s most intriguing women is debuting here in Perth. 

Things To Do

Here’s The Free Events To Explore At World Science Festival This Weekend

World Science Festival Brisbane is back again with an insane lineup of events, workshops, and activations. 

Activities & Itineraries

12 Of The Most Beautiful Waterfalls Near Brisbane

We’ve done the hard yards to track down the the best hidden waterfalls Brisbane's nearby regions have to explore, so you don’t have to. 

Food & Drink

Impress Your Mates With These Summer Prawn Recipes, Hand Picked By Urban List

At this time of year, who wants to spend a long shift in the kitchen sweating it out?

Things To Do

Gather Your Crew, PIER BAR Has Opened A Harbourside Pool And Refreshed Menu In Time For Summer

PIER BAR has transformed their private pontoon into the ultimate harbourside destination for swimming, dining, or just relaxing this summer. 

Food & Drink

7 Must-Try Dining And Entertainment Spots New To Brisbane’s Southside

If you’re a Southsider, we’ve got pretty big news for you.

Europe

The First Timer’s Guide To Exploring Paris By Night

Paris is a magical city—there’s no denying that. And, if spending an evening getting lost exploring its enchanting streets by night doesn’t hold a place on your bucket list, we’re sure it will be sitting firmly in the number one position by the time you’re done with this article.

Fitness

10 Of The Best Places To SUP In And Around Brisbane

Stand Up Paddle Boarding (or SUP, for the really cool kids) is one of those activities you do religiously while on holidays: you vow to buy a SUP board, return to Brisbane and then never do it again, because where can you even SUP in Brisbane, right?

Activities & Itineraries

Let The Dogs Out, Here’s 7 Dog-Friendly Beaches Near Brisbane To Cool Off At

Heading to the beach is the best part of Summer—don’t even try to argue with us on that one. But, we have to admit, it does really suck having to leave your pooch behind. If you’ve ever felt that combination of excitement and dread that sinks in as you wave goodbye to your furry friend en route to the beach, then this one’s for you!

Restaurants

Turning Up The Heat | Brisbane’s Best Katsu Curry

We’ve rounded up the best of the best katsu curries in Brisbane to spare you the gross ones. You’re welcome. 

New Zealand

This Ridiculous Weekend Is Less Than 3 Hours Away

Everyone needs a holiday—fact. If you’re anything like us, you’ve got countless Instagram and Facebook posts saved in preparation for when you decide to take the plunge and finally use your annual leave. And, if you’re even more like us most of these dream destinations are probably a $50 million flight away. Okay, they’re probably not that much, but, point being the searching is probably all in vain because we’ve got a seriously #goals destination that’s reeaalll close and is a serious stunner.

Brisbane’s Creepiest Rumours

Brisbane may be small, but there are some pretty large rumours flying around the place. We rounded up Brisbane’s spookiest urban legends already, but now we’re getting into the weird, creepy and potentially unbelievable rumours. Let’s do this!

Restaurants

Brisbane’s Best Soups

Soup is a yearlong dish, but let’s be real, it’s best enjoyed in winter. Soup on a cold rainy day is the perfect antidote to winter blues, best enjoyed tucked up in a warm blanket watching reality TV on Netflix. So as the months (fingers crossed) begin to cool down, we thought what better time than now to round up the best soups in Brisbane? Let’s do this!