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Welcome to How I Holiday, a series of travel stories and recommendations shared by friends of Urban List from Aotearoa and Australia.

Long layover? Delayed flight? Arrived aggressively early because you don’t trust airport traffic? Good news: if you’re stuck at Changi, you’ve landed at the only airport where killing time feels suspiciously like a lifestyle upgrade.

Looking for the best restaurants in Singapore? This 2026 guide covers Michelin-starred dining, new restaurant openings, date-night spots and must-visit eateries across the city.

If you’re plotting a 2026 escape, consider this your sign. Just a short, direct flight from Australia’s east coast, Auckland delivers a big-break energy with minimal travel time.

Singapore’s dining scene never hits pause—it just keeps levelling up.

Brooke Moralejo of Belle Travel takes us to her Home Ground, sharing where she heads for an after-work wine, the local fashion label championing Balinese craftsmanship, and the one day of the year "where massive hand-made demon statues are carried through the streets to drive out evil spirits". 

This is your passport to Spain, no long-haul flight required.

Beyond the usual food haunts, there’s a bucket list-worthy gastronomic experience you’ll want to get familiar with—supper clubs.

With the ocean at your fingertips, coastal long lunches on the cards and plenty of boutique accommodation to choose from, we know we’d scoop out some of our precious annual leave for a Noosa vacay in a heartbeat.

To celebrate tall things Aperol (and the la dolce vita that comes with it), Subiaco will once again transform into a Euro-inspired playground with the return of Subi Spritz, the 4-day festival bringing spritz-fuelled fun to Subi. 

It's the earmarked sports event of the summer, the Australian Open 2026 is the iconic stretch of January where Melbourne suddenly transforms into tennis-arm-chair experts. 

We’ve rounded up the best in where to sip and snack along Auckland’s waterfront, no misses, only hits.

Embark on a sensory journey across Aotearoa’s culinary map—connecting the dots between region, producer, and restaurant. It’s not just where to eat, but why it matters and sharing a kōrero with those turning local treasures into global experiences.

In Te Waipounamu's (South Island) largest city, a quiet transformation is unfolding. Ōtautahi Christchurch's dining scene is redefining New Zealand gastronomy—rooted in resilience post-earthquake, regional produce, and a new generation of chefs who are rewriting the rules.

From locally-sourced produce to award-winning wines—it’s time to put Aotearoa under the spotlight, showcasing the magic that happens when multi-cultural culinary creativity meets incredible produce grown in Aotearoa soil. 

Western Sydney's Cabravale Club Resort has made a grand return to the city's nightlife scene with restaurants, bars, accommodation and entertainment primed for your next night out. 

Welcome to How I Holiday, a series of travel stories and recommendations shared by friends of Urban List from Aotearoa and Australia.

Turns out you don’t need a plane ticket to feel worlds away from Melbourne—a short drive to the Yarra Valley will do it.

Consider this your hit list for eating ridiculously well without blowing your wallet (because in Singapore, the best food is often found curbside, plastic stool included).

Renowned Australian chef and restaurateur Shannon Bennett is opening The Belongil, a $10 million landmark multi-venue dining destination in Byron Bay in December 2025.

Buckle up—here’s our hit list of New Zealand spots where the journey and the destination both steal the show.

 With a stacked calendar of festivals and events lighting up regional Victoria, the season’s never looked so good.

Swoop in for the $29 burger and beer deal, $45 express lunch or $98 share-style feasting menu. 

When it comes to Secret Santa, nailing the brief is an art form. This edit proves you can find something thoughtful and cool without blowing the $50 budget.

This vibrant coastal city nestled between the Central Coast and Newcastle invites you to come for the lake and stay for the food, the fun and the art. 

Square has teamed up with local chef Joel Bennetts to create Good Neighbours, a video series spotlighting the legends behind some of the city’s most-loved spots.

Two years on, We Three still radiates a glowing warmth that makes everyone—including doggos—feel right at home.

Whether you’re planning a honeymoon or anniversary, massive family reunion or fun getaway with the crew, Singapore delivers for every special occasion

London is a veritable revolving door of imaginative restaurateurs with deep pockets.

Whether you’d prefer fluffy clouds of kakigori melting in your mouth or a succulent piece of tonkatsu, these Tokyo restaurants have you covered.

After Australia clocked up a billion Uber Eats deliveries, these are the food trends defining how we eat at home in 2025.

Ever wondered what chefs dream of whipping up when they’re not plating your usual order? Well, the kitchen curtain’s finally lifting. 

We've teamed up with RedBalloon to curate exclusive experiences for mates, dates and everything in between. 

From Friday, 8 August until Saturday, 8 November, Suntory Bar is taking over Whisky Thief at Prefecture 48—Sydney’s first and only Japanese dining precinct.

 From meticulously designed neighbourhoods to world-class eats, buzzing cultural hubs, and effortless transport, every moment in Singapore counts. 

Ready to book your next holiday on miles? Download the app and discover all the ways you can get the best bang—and miles—for your buck. 

From 1 October to 31 October, six of our favourite restaurants across Sydney, Melbourne and Brisbane are dusting off the dishes they’ve been keeping under wraps.

Melbourne's retail game is (back) alive, with an influx of international traders rushing to the CBD amid vacancy rates dropping to a new low.

Perth just got a semi-automated pizza shop, and it feels like a choose-your-own-adventure vending machine.

The vibes in Noosa are immaculate and the dishes are bucket list-worthy.

Big moves are being made up on the coast. George Kailis and his hospitality group (the brains behind Cottesloe’s award-winning Gibney) have snapped up the entire hospitality precinct at the luxe new ORA Sorrento development in a $12 million deal—one of the most significant coastal acquisitions WA’s seen in decades.

Nearly three thousand independent, ambitious artists—in more than 500 events—are at this year's Melbourne Fringe Festival. As they take to the stage, the aim is to entertain, titillate and astonish, perhaps even provoke, challenge or stun.

No, it's not just you—eBikes are everywhere right now.

American pizza party legends Chuck E. Cheese have finally landed in Australia–and in good news for Perth’s many pizza lovers (we see you, we love you) the very first store has opened on the west coast this week.

Listen up, Bondi babes: after almost two years of planning, painting and plenty of anticipation, Stage Two of Bondi Icebergs Club’s much-hyped makeover has landed, unveiling a sleek new bistro and bar, The Bergs.

Here’s the thing: belonging isn’t up for debate. And if you really want proof? Just look at these nine Black-owned businesses and cultural spaces—serving up suya skewers, good coffee, big art, and even bigger vibes.

Feel good knowing your meal didn't come at a cost to the planet.

If Taylor Swift’s new album, The Life Of A Showgirl, were Sydney venues, this is what each track would be.

Elevate your Hong Kong dining experience at these top-tier restaurants and hawkers markets.

 From fresh to fried, whatever you're in the mood for, Fiji's got you.

Hamilton Island—the holiday place of the nation’s rich and famous and if you're lucky, you and yours. we’ve done the legwork and scoped out the best restaurants Hamilton Island has to offer, so get that online booking forefinger ready.

If there’s one guarantee in this life, it's that there's always something to do in Melbourne—even when the temps start dropping offensively low.

We asked Collingwood Captain Darcy Moore where he hits when he’s off the field and heading out in his hometown.

When a stiff winter breeze whips at your ankles as soon as you step outside, the decision to stay indoors is a no-brainer.

Bendigo has seriously diversified its portfolio since its opulent gold rush era. Now with an impressive food scene, buzzing creative community and regional charm aplenty, it's the weekend getwaway from the city you need to take. 

This experience-led social living hotel offers oh-so-much more than a place to lay your travel-weary head.

Depending on how you’re counting, The Fortune of War in The Rocks is the oldest pub in Sydney. Now, after almost 200 years of serving Sydney beers on the site, it’s reopened for winter 2025 after a major revamp, with a new bistro and a makeover of its upstairs accommodation.

At the north end of the city in Healeys Lane (where Paik’s BBQ is, IYKYK) has officially been turned into the city’s Koreatown, marked with Australia’s first traditionally crafted Korean totem poles. 

You've seen that mouth-watering cheese pull on socials, now you want to try it for yourself. What do you do? Hit up Urban List of course.

Sandy McIntyre is the actor, writer, producer and model making waves across Australia’s creative scene. We picked their brains on the best of what to do in Sydney this winter season. 

Hugely popular American chicken wing chain Wingstop will open the doors to its first Australian location in Kings Cross.

If there’s one person who knows how to make the most of a weekend in Sydney, it’s the powerhouse NRLW player, sharp-witted commentator, and podcast co-host Millie Elliott. 

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

Espresso bar by day, wine bar by night, Scarborough's latest, Little Wave, is bringing Mediterranean influences to the sandy strip. 

Ah, France, the nation of l’amour, exceptional fromage and striped bretons; it’s the world’s most travelled to destination for good reason.

Here's your ultimate Eat, Play, Stay guide to the Barossa Valley with Andy Allen.

Whether you’re planning a first date, an anniversary, or a sweet surprise for your special someone, organising a date that makes them swoon (and scores you some serious brownie points) is always a win.

Simon Rogan's flagship restaurant will pop up again in Sydney for six weeks in 2025.

Go behind the scenes of LA's biggest icons to explore the other side of the city of angels.

An Aussie-born chef and Singapore local, Peter Smit has carved a unique place for himself with his nose-to-tail cooking style. We followed the Dirty Supper chef-owner, to uncover what he does to decompress when he's out of the kitchen and off the clock.

Embracing the essence of Euro summer, we’ve partnered with the grazing board gurus at Sandhurst to add a dose of la dolce vita to your arvo plans this month.

Amid Margaret River's many incredible wineries, a chic wine bar that brings together the best of the region feels like the missing link. Enter Strange Brew, a brand new wine bar and bottleshop set to open down south in coming weeks and offering vino on tap and charcuterie share plates.

This destination diner in the Southern Grampians is the very essence of local, Victorian dining. And it doesn't hurt that the surrounds are stunning.

With almost 50 stalls serving 25 cuisines, the multi-million-dollar, 3000-square-metre Hay St Market is Sydney’s newest foodie destination in the heart of the Paddy’s Markets precinct in Chinatown.

While a trip to the Swan Valley can often mean battling the boozed-up party buses, don't let that scare you off. There are some seriously exceptional dining experiences to be had!

Tucked away on Tasmania's picturesque East Coast is Devil's Corner winery. This is the kind of place you drive past wistfully, wondering if you have time to stop in. We're telling you, you need to make the time.

Erin is a relaxed wine bar and restaurant inside Gelato Messina's GQ in Marrickville.

Move over, Sydney—Melbourne’s about to get a dose of the Merivale magic and we've got our fingers and toes crossed for a certain famous woodfired bread.

These are the best restaurants and cafes on Tamborine Mountain to elevate your next hinterland trip in 2026.

Though long viewed as a luxury destination—cue over indulgence and splashing of cash—Waiheke is literally awash in great options to have you out and about and enjoying the land in many different ways, all without breaking the bank.

There’s a reason Jackalope on the Mornington Peninsula is on everyone’s bucket list: from its stunning grounds to unique architectural design, moody black colour palette or funky bar and restaurant, the hotel is the very definition of a luxury stay.

It’s time to get down and dirty, because brat weekend is finally here. Okay, technically it's Laneway weekend, but really it’s Charli XCX’s world and we’re all just living it. We know Charli will be hungry for a feed after her set, so here’s all the brattiest food around Perth we’d recommend to her.

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.

From anniversaries and honeymoons, to family reunions and birthdays, there’s one special spot that caters for every important milestone—Singapore.

We wanted to really find out what constitutes a good burger, so we asked the masterminds behind some of our faves. It turns out that there’s a bit of a theme—a secret ingredient if you will—to all of the burgers we know and love.

We asked travel writer Carmen Jenner to share the places and spaces she can't get enough of in Singapore. 

We had to ask Tanuki's general manager Joong Charpentier the secret to his success—and the answer might surprise you.

Craving pasta? Burgers? Chinese? No matter what your cuisine preferences are, you’re guaranteed to find it there, which makes it the ultimate foodie destination.

From thrilling theme parks and a captivating entertainment calendar to world-class dining and a choice of six luxury hotels, Resorts World Sentosa has it all.