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It’s racked up 25 million registrations within its first week.

While we all love a good Netflix binge, if you're ready to make the most of your rainy day—here's the best things to do on the Gold Coast when it rains.

If you’re planning a trip to California in the next few months, you’ll be excited to know Desert X is coming to the Coachella Valley in February and sticking around until 21 April. The free and interactive art exhibit spanning Greater Palm Springs successfully launched in 2017 and is back for 2019, featuring more than a dozen new installations.

A handful of local and international celebrity chefs are hoping to break the internet this week, posting some very suggestive looking dishes on their social media accounts—all in the name of a good cause.

Music’s night of nights went down less than 24 hours ago and, save for the usual drama that that went down on (and off the stage) it’s been slated as the most progressive Grammy Awards to date, with female artists leading the way in the top four categories.

Females dominated the Album Of The Year nominations and the award ceremony made firsts in the world of hip hop. 

The Fiorucci angels will wear 3-Stripes for the first time ever. Get ready to cop this drop. 

With the final season of Game of Thrones on it’s way, adidas is dropping a pack dedicated to the HBO series and you’re going to want to cop every single pair. The six-piece set sees the fantasy series reimagined in the form of the ever-popular Ultraboost. Worth noting, each pair features a heel tab referencing the GoT inspiration, for example, the “House Stark” pair repping “Winter is Coming”.

We’ve created a list of our favourite rooftop bars and restaurants for you to climb up to. You’ll get insane cityscape views while dancing 'til late above the bustling city. Kodak moment? Check.

A city once made famous by Pablo Escobar and considered one of the most dangerous in the world, Medellin is now one of the must-see travel destinations of 2019. Spend a little bit of time here and you’ll quickly realise there’s so much more to this mountain paradise than what your Narcos binge taught you.

Hinting at changes it would make to its famous bottle way back in 2017, Bioderma has released a very limited run of its Sensibo H20 Micelle Solution formula with a reverse pump in 500ml size.

The first drop is a super-limited run of utility-style get up, announced on her Instagram today. 

Travellers the world over know this conundrum all too well—where to stay so you’re close to the sites, minus that sinking feeling you get when you realise you’ve landed in a tourist trap. Enter, The Renwick Hotel NYC.

In an unpredictable 2019 twist, the world’s most famous ‘cookie’ is taking its iconic monochromatic product and turning it into a lip balm.

Magnum has announced that vegans can have a piece of the goodness.

Tugun is a glorious little slice of the Gold Coast pie located at its very most southern tip. Known for its village like atmosphere, glorious beaches and the infamous “Tugun Pause” (Convo starts, plane flies over, convo pauses, plane lands, convo continues) Tugun is literally the first town you meet as you step off the plane at the Gold Coast airport so we thought we’d help her make a great impression!

This morning we were blessed with images of the upcoming Versace x KITH collaboration, featuring none other than Bella Hadid. What a team up.

Behold, the rise and rise of Billie Eilish.

The 2019 iteration of the barrette is pure decoration: think oversized, glittering and stacked to the max vs practical, and minimalistic. The more the merrier.

Brainwashing, blackmail, alien abduction and death threats.

Roses are red, violets are blue. Relationships are good, but then you have to go halves in everything and that’s not really much fun. Let’s be honest, mates are far less maintenance than romantic relationships. And being single on Valentine’s Day isn’t half bad when you’ve got a bunch of your favourite people to hang out with. Whether you’re just wanting to have a fab day or try interesting ways to find a new lover, here our top picks for non-teary singles events on the Gold Coast this Valentines Day.

Gigi’s focus for the collection was to empower and inspire women to keep their focus on pushing limits, defying expectations, and becoming their best self.

Continuing their reign of iconic 90s styles.

We’ve rounded up a whole lot of gifting romance to give your significant other, your best mate or, hey—just for yourself. 

New Zealand truly is an amazing spot for hot springs due to a mass amount of volcanic activity, especially in the Taupo and Rotorua regions. The geothermal energy radiating from these places often make for the best sightseeing and relaxation spots. There’s something about visiting a natural geothermal area that leaves you feeling cleansed, refreshed and connected to the earth again. Whether it’s witnessing the healing mineral waters, steaming blue and orange waters, exploding geysers, or boiling hot mud pools, it’s pretty marvellous.

The world’s biggest live virtual reality festival brought together 10 million attendees.

If you’re a young creative living on the Gold Coast—or you have a friend who’s quite skilled with a paint brush—then you might be interested to know that our newest art gallery is now inviting emerging artists to apply for residency. The Level Up Studio + Gallery, located in The Strand at Coolangatta, is officially open, and they’re wasting no time when it comes to supporting and educating local artists.

Clear some space in your wardrobe. These are the best dress shirts, like no shirt ever was.

While Throwback Thursdays are a funny way to relive some of the memories you’d rather forget, it’s important to remember that everything you put online (be it yesterday, last week or 10 years ago) is on there for anyone else to see. Yes, even if you do have hectic privacy settings.

It’s that time of year once again, Super Bowl Sunday—well, Monday for us.

February is about to get hot, hot, hot, so we’re suggesting cooling off with an ice-cold cola, chocolate dipped ice-cream, and relaxing in a breezy air-conned cinema.

It can be easy to fall into a funk, which is why we’ve put together a list of things you can do to live your best life in 2019, and keep the good times rolling all year long.

It feels a little strange to be talking about smoke as a food trend given that it has been integral to cooking since day dot. From the time that fire was harnessed as a device for cooking, we’ve been cooking with smoke.

If it’s not already super obvious, which we highly doubt, we at The Urban List HQ are massive, MASSIVE fans of a good market.

If you’re up for a hike that’s a step up from your average local bushwalk, we've found nine incredible hikes on the Gold Coast you can do in a day. 

Things are just getting worse in the Republic of Gilead.

Victoria Pedretti from The Haunting of Hill House is locked for the female lead.

A decided contrast to the kawaii beauty looks and messy pastel hair, neon—particularly green neon—is the breakout colour of 2019.

Located just 20 minutes north of Quebec’s city centre, the Hotel de Glace is one of the latest reasons why you need to visit Canada. 

Yes, winter is coming. While the runways gave plenty to look forward to, the streets were where the style game was at an all-time high. 

Beauty mavericks Summer Fridays all but broke the internet late last year when the company announced that it would now be stocked in Australia and New Zealand.

We’re losing it.

Meme dresses, extreme shoulders, Celine Dion and a few worthy contenders for Lady Gaga’s Oscars wardrobe. 

These are the five beauty looks from the 2019 SAG Awards well worth adding to your personal arsenal.

Three years ago, Lauren Silvers and Lisa Maree had never heard of one another. The entrepreneurs were busy running their own businesses from Sydney and LA respectively. But when a chance encounter with an investor suggested they combine their companies, the duo decided to pool their resources to create one of the country’s most successful beauty apps, Glamazon.

Cherry Los Angeles embodies everything we love about that ‘90s vibe, without trying too hard.

If we needed further proof that we live in the best city in the world, this past long weekend was it. And it wasn’t just the stunning weather or three-day beach benders that sealed the deal. No, it was our award-winning breweries with Balter, Black Hops and Burleigh Brewing Co, all scoring spots in the GABS Hottest 100 Craft Beers of the Year. 

The second marker of free space this year is closing in; the Australia Day long weekend is coming in hot. The Hottest 100 has been moved to 28 January, which just frees us up with more time on for getting the most out of the city.

There’s nothing we love more than an opportunity to spend the day out at sea, with a cocktail in hand. 

It’s Nike’s tallest airbag yet, and it’s mostly made of recycled manufactured waste.   

With the Australia Day weekend so close we can almost taste it, a bunch of our favourite eateries have created special treats to celebrate. From native ingredients to spins on old school classics, we’ve done the hard yards and found five eats you absolutely have to try.

It’s safe to say we’re not short of a good brekky joint on the Coast, but we’re always excited to welcome a new eatery into the fold, especially when the team behind it is a bunch of seriously talented locals.

If you’ve been reconsidering your 9 till 5 lately then we have some very good news for you. Airbnb is offering up quite possibly the greatest job of all time, and the best part is, you don’t even need any experience to get it.

It’s not news to us that the beauty industry has been lagging in actioning the drastic change in consumer attitudes to single use plastics. But with the conversation surrounding zero waste alternatives reaching fever pitch, the conscious collective focus is now on the fashion and beauty industries to follow suit and make sweeping reforms to the way they produce and sell their products.

We now have official images of the upcoming BAPE and adidas collaboration; the hype is justified.

Fresh for 2019 is one of the most highly anticipated beauty drops of the year—and we’re only in January. Primed for release this February are three new iterations of the iconic MAC Girl palettes, and they’re bang on the money for SS19 trends.

If you’re hearing everyone around you say “new year, new me” and you want to jump on that bandwagon, perhaps working in a different country is the next step you need to take.

Off the back of his latest album Rainbow Valley, our favourite indie-boy Matt Corby has revealed he’s headed to the Gold Coast. And considering his last tour in 2016 sold 80,000 tickets worldwide, you’ll want to get in quick. 

Each silhouette uses the French painting style, Trompe l’oeil, to reimagine the Stan Smith as one of the three archived sneakers. 

Australia’s first ever gut health bar has thrown open its doors in Noosa and welcome to the future.

Maclay Heriot spends most of his time on tour with Alaskan rockers Portugal. The Man, as a fly on the wall documenting dreamy nights and backstage moments in a style that's distinctly his own.

Wales is the neglected middle child of the UK. Everyone’s heard of it, but it’s all too often overlooked in favour of its bigger English and Scottish siblings. But you’d be a fool to ignore this crazy beautiful part of Britain. 

London is a funny place divided into very distinct boroughs. Lucky for those who visit, each borough holds its own lifestyle and mix of communities, but it’s hard to know where to stay. Which is why we’ve singled out four neighbourhoods you absolutely have to check out when you’re in London, and what to do when you’re there. Here’s your hit list for London.

And what to expect when you hit play? Think glitchy transitions, hip hop vibes, over-sized jackets, all the bisexual lighting and chunky sneakers. In other words, it’s a sure-fire mirror of everything cool right now.

With filming, award shows and the HSC done, we catch up with Angourie Rice and find out what she'll be reading and watching in her downtime. 

Burleigh Pavilion was easily the most anticipated opening of 2018. But because it opened just mere days before the new year, we’re still buzzing about it. Even more so now they’ve officially opened the doors to their rooftop restaurant, The Tropic.

PNAU are essentially Australian royalty. The guys have been banging out hits since their first album release in 1999. In 2007 they released their fifth studio album, Changa, and it produced some absolute tracks.

And it will only take you 17 hours and 46 minutes to get through them all.

Never lace your sneakers again.

From empowering women and off-peak seasons to zero waste travel and Central Asia, we explore the travel trends to watch out for in 2019.

Statement bags are in, make it more meaningful with new Sydney-based label Raela. 

In what will be one of the biggest Supreme auctions to date, Fuller is selling his collection of Supreme decks – did we mention he’s collected every single one?

Sometimes you just want to get away from it all—people, technology, the works. But one look at your annual leave balance and that much needed getaway is swiftly put on the backburner. Enter, Unyoked: a company that marries the best parts of camping (read: nature and adventure) with the joys of hotel life (read: comfort and convenience).

Fat freezing, or cryolipolysis as it’s known in the industry, is a non-surgical alternative to liposuction. While not a particularly new treatment, it has gone from niche (read: really expensive) to mainstream over the past couple of years, predominantly due to huge leaps in the technology used and subsequent (albeit, slight) price drops per treatment making it a far more affordable and realistic way to remove stubborn fat from the parts of your body that just straight up refuse to budge.

When it comes to summer on the Gold Coast, it’s basically a given that ice cream will become 65% of your daily diet, so it makes sense that we’re getting a festival dedicated to the good stuff.

Summer is well and truly here, and your beauty routine will need to change in order to accommodate the warmer weather. If you're prone to sweat it up once the mercury tops 25 (and let's face it, our balmy climate just about guarantees it) you're going to need to keep reading for some summer beauty tips to keep you feeling, and looking, fresh.

Spend a day in the Sydney with Double Rainbouu designers Mikey Nolan and Toby Jones, and find out where it all begun and where they hang. 

Poised to release the world’s first completely personalised sheet face mask later this year, Neutrogena’s MaskiD app is shaping up to be the beauty launch of 2019.

While the dining scene in Broadbeach has been given a major overhaul in recent years thanks to the likes of Social Eating House and Mamasan, the arrival of refined yet affordable eatery, Frankies Brasserie is a welcome addition. 

When it comes to travel, there’s two things that are for sure: bikes are always the best mode of transport for exploring, and wine is always your friend. Combining the two seems like a no-brainer for globe-trotting lovers of wine and the outdoors. From historic and world-famous wine regions in France, Italy and Australia to paths-less-ridden in South America and South Africa, we’ve no shortage of places to sip and cycle in this endlessly wonderful world of ours. Here are 18 wine countries to discover by bike.

If sleeping has become more chore than snore, it’s time you plugged in to switch off; these are the best slow lit podcast to help you hit the hay.

If you well and truly lived your best life over the festive break, chances are you’re feeling a little rough around the edges this week. Work is back in full swing and gone are the endless beach days and cocktails for brunch, lunch and dinner. 

Held in jaw-dropping locations all around the world, wellness festivals bring together like-minded people, promoting holistic, mindful living. 

Don C has reworked the Converse ERX for a second time—classic 80s style basketball kicks. 

Get the real story behind the music festival that never happened with a Nextflix doco due to drop next week.

In the past five years, homelessness in Australia has increased by 14 per cent. Broken down, that’s 50 homeless people per 10,000 people. If you live in the city, there’s a large chance you encounter homelessness every day. But how often do you actually stop, sit down, and have a conversation with these people?

Get excited Gold Coast! We’ve put in the hard yards just for you, literally! Winter months are coming to a close (even though it never really came) the layers are going to start peeling off as summer makes a comeback!

Sometimes, just sometimes, it feels like the Gold Coast misses out on some really rad music festivals. But we have excellent news for you because festival king Mark James (the legend behind Summerfield Dayze and Future Music) is putting us back on the map with the announcement of Circus Paradise.

At the end of every year, the American College of Sports Medicine (ACSM) release the Worldwide Survey of Fitness Trends, a list of projected fitness trends for the following year. The 2019 forecast has recently been published, and there are some interesting differences from the 2018 survey. Most notably, it seems like 2019 is the year to finally forge some good habits.

Hollywood’s elite were out in force yesterday for the 76th Golden Globe Awards and while it may have been touted as one of the least interesting awards nights to date, there was still plenty of beauty looks to obsess over.

If 2019 has you feeling all ‘new year, new me’, but the idea of ditching booze feels like one step too far, then we have the perfect place for you. The gang at The QT are turning their famous Stingray Lounge green for the month of January, offering up tipples without the guilt. 

The 2019 Golden Globe winners saw Green Book, Roma and Bohemian Rhapsody snatch up the big wins on the movie-front while The Kominsky Method quite literally stole the show for TV.

Whether you go in strong or sporty, this is more London grunge than it is collegiate or Tiger Woods. Are you ready to invest? 

Miami is the hidden gem of the Gold Coast, but for those less clued up it can often fall into an abyss between Burleigh and Mermaid. Boasting epic surf, uber cool eateries and bars and a seriously impressive group of creatives, if you don’t frequent this hood already you’re going to want pay it a visit quick smart. 

London can be expensive. Like crazy expensive.

A lot of people travel to Nepal alone. It’s probably got something to do with Finding Yourself. Finding Yourself tends to be a solo activity, and Nepal offers single travellers the ultimate combination; reasonably safe streets, cheap dumplings and an excuse to shop at North Face. More importantly, it has that vaguely spiritual, Eat Pray Love-ish vibe, without which it’s not a proper journey of self-discovery at all, just self-indulgent travel therapy. 

So, you want an action-packed story for the office that rivals a weekend spent watching Netflix? Lace up and hit the Gold Coast's best hikes and walks.

The South African-born, Australian-raised DJ has been hitting the decks at festivals like Your Paradise and Coachella.

Vitamin C is at peak revival right now. Once reduced to just another daily vitamin supplement, it is now being hailed as a powerful beauty ingredient, being harnessed for its incredible anti-ageing properties.

Grab some popcorn, sit back, and enjoy the show—here are the best movies to see this January.

When it comes to 2018’s hospitality scene, it was the year of new openings. Urban List’s cities were graced with countless new restaurants and cafes serving mouth-watering fare in equally stunning venues. To celebrate the best of the best, we’ve rounded up our favourite new eateries across each city. And trust us: you’re going to want to eat your way through them all.

When people reflect on food in 2018, it’ll be the year humanity returned to simple things. 

Name a more iconic set of duos and creative pairings, we'll wait. 

It’s been a massive year. 2018 had everything from the Yanny VS Laurel debate, the giant cow from Western Australia—Knickers—took the world by storm, to the revolving door that is the position of Prime Minister of Australia.

It’s been a huge year for beauty drops. From revamped cult classics to notable newbies, we’ve pulled together the most-wanted products that have shaped our 2018.

Like with anything entertainment-related, diving into the podcasting universe can take you on an information overload trip if you don't know where to start. Luckily we’re here to tell you what to plug into your ear holes and what to leave out of your binge-listening sessions as you hide from your extended family this holiday season.

Shimmering silvers, flashes of neon accessories and holographic highlighters are refining our palettes and these three fashion mavericks are shifting our obsession into second gear.

As the new year rolls around, lots of people start thinking about the things they want to achieve over the next 12 months. And getting your money sorted is always something that ranks toward the top of the list.

Moving into high summer, one "it" 90s accessory we'd like to back is chain sunglasses. 

2018 was a big year in travel. We checked out undiscovered spots in our own backyard, natural beauties across the ditch and far-flung places that absolutely blew us away.

This year, our screens were rid of Stranger Things and GOT but what we lost in demogorgons and ice dragons, we made up in badass female leads, horror and dark dystopian worlds.

If a hinterland party surrounded by lush greenery, rolling hills and tranquil forestry sounds like your cup of tea, then this might just be the place for you. Bower Estate is the newest (and might we say prettiest) events venue to hit the Gold Coast, and it’s the stuff dreams are made of. 

It’s been the most anticipated launch of 2018, and just mere weeks before we roll into the new year, Burleigh Pavilion is finally open for business.

2018 has been a big year, thanks in part to all the new bars that have popped up across Australia and New Zealand. We’ve done the hard work for you and put together the ultimate must-sip list. Here are our top new bar openings of the year.

Here are some of the best Boxing Day flight deals.

We want to make sure you spend your hard-earned cash at the best bars so you don’t waste a dollar, or a drop. From airy rooftops to live music and delicious cocktails, we have picked out the best bars to hit on the Gold Coast Coast this summer. 

The Gold Coast has no shortage of good coffee spots, but Highline, which recently opened its doors in Palm Beach, is raising the bar with its top-notch produce. 

Here are some of the most exciting movies to look forward to after all the Christmas festivities are over.

If you need further proof that the Gold Coast is going plant-based, then new Burleigh Heads eatery BKA Vegan is it. The restaurant and bar, which officially opens its doors tomorrow, is serving up refined vegan fare and it’s absolutely delicious.

Move over Disneyland, the world’s first rollercoaster is coming to an ocean near you in 2020.

Each year a group of carefully curated artists from all over the world descend on Jukkasjärvi in Sweden to create the snow and ice wonderland that is ICEHOTEL.

Byron’s Beach Hotel is making a statement with the aid of a Sydney design legend. 

If you haven’t heard of Nicole Thompson before, you’ve surely seen her work. A magician with a make-up brush, Thompson has worked her way up from department store makeup counter to become a global brand ambassador for MAC. If you’re thinking dream job, you’d be right.

If you’re out and about in any major city, it’s likely you’ve been bailed up on the corner by an overly-enthusiastic backpacker in a brightly coloured t-shirt wanting “just a minute” of your time to talk about donating to one charity or another. And while you might normally brush them off with a mumbled excuse, there may come a day when you’re feeling generous and decide to stop, have a chat, and hand over your credit card digits. But have you ever wondered where your money ends up?

When we heard that Netflix had chosen our humble region to film and set their first ever Australian Netflix series, Tidelands, we were stoked. What better way to show off to the rest of the world how awesome our backyard is? What’s even better than that though is the amount of amazing local that were cast in the show. 

2018 was the year we relearned that no one does street quite like the Milanese. 

There’s no better combo on the Coast than water views and seafood. And fortunately for us, The King Crab Co. which opened its doors just last week in Main Beach, has it in spades. 

​With the New Year approaching, H&M is gifting us something to look forward to in 2019—a collab with fellow Stockholm-based fashion brand Eytys.

We probably could have called this article ‘Neighbourhoods To Check Out In Tokyo That Aren’t Shinjuku, Ginza, ShibuyaOr Roppongi’, because 99% of travellers are going to hit all of those multiple times. And there’s nothing wrong with that—there’s a reason Shinjuku and Shibuya draw millions of selfie-stick wielding visitors every year. They’re amazing. But if it’s your second or third time in Tokyo, or you just want to branch out and see something beyond the well-trodden tourist routes, try these on for size.  

You’ve probably heard that old chestnut: the world’s getting smaller. It’s not true, of course. The world’s the same size it’s always been. But travel trends are definitely skewing towards the obscure, the exotic and the difficult-to-pronounce. A decade ago, Paris or Venice were worth maximum bragging points—now hipsters are getting back from a 4-week jaunt through central Asia saying things like ‘Yeah Ulaanbaatar was great. Bit boujee though. I think Mongolia’s become too mainstream.’ Avoid these people at dinner parties.

Wine and food. Food and wine. The most iconic of duos and undeniably next-level in New Zealand. Every year, our country celebrates its world-class offerings with epic food and wine festivals scattered nationwide. Indulge in fresh seafood, sip wine among the vines or try something new at one of the events. 

No, not a typo, high street mega brand Zara has just launched its first ever beauty line. And you’re going to want every last bit.

When The LC swung open their doors earlier this year, Miami residents thanked their lucky stars. Dubbed a drool-worthy foodie marketplace, The LC’s multi-vendor hub is sleek, sophisticated and spilling with character.

Say hello to Frida Sol, the Coast’s newest Mexican bar and taqueria. Frida comes to us courtesy of the crew at Mermaid Beach hotspot Bonita Bonita who wanted to give southern Gold Coast a taste of their mouth-watering eats and cocktails. Their timing couldn’t be better.

Goodbye sweet, sweet weekend.

Arguably the must-have wellness ingredient of 2018, Cannabidiol, or CBD (a compound found in cannabis), has been making a lot of noise in the beauty industry. And it’s only set to intensify in 2019.

It drops tomorrow.

In the hustle and bustle of modern-day living, it’s getting easier and easier to opt for convenience over quality or sustainability. In a world of fast fashion and mass production, we’ve lost a little bit of originality and creativity when it comes to our purchases

You’ve never seen him move this fast.

It's not the latest sneakers or neon tee we want stuffed in our Christmas stocking this year, we’re all still totally hung up on all things avocado. To ensure you’re receiving the ripest presents this festive season, we’ve sourced some choice avocado-themed gifts to help satisfy that relentless avo fetish of yours.

Launched on Craigslist in the UK, this collab might be one of the year's most experimental. 

‘Closing time’ is playing and 2018 is just about over. We’re not crying, you’re crying. Looking back on the year that was, it’s been a great one. And when it comes to new restaurant and bar openings, we were absolutely spoilt for choice.  

These days it seems like just about everyone has a side hustle idea burning away in the back of their mind. But it takes a whole lot of guts and determination to get your act into gear and fearlessness to back yourself to make it happen. 

Things we never thought we’d see: A Post Malone x Crocs’ collaboration. 

The Holiday season is upon us and its time to get organised, and by organised we mean working out what you going to be drinking on Christmas day.

Celebrating 10 years since the release of their first collaboration.

Cargo pants, yes, but not as you know them. 

There’s not much in this world that compares to a freshly baked Parisian croissant, but the distance between the Gold Coast and Europe makes it a little difficult for us to get our hands on one. Well not anymore, thanks to the newest bakery to hit the Coast, (well Tweed if we’re honest) Baked at Ancora. 

Your 16-bit antics are about to go next level.

Few cities so pleasantly surprise as Düsseldorf, with its rollicking nightlife, boundary-pushing architecture and world-class art and fashion scenes well and truly defying its reputation for docility. While the city can appear all-business (the North-Rhine Westphalian capital is one of Germany’s wealthiest thanks to thriving banking and telecom industries), one night spent in a local brewpub will blow those assumptions out of the water.

We’re guessing by now you’ve heard of ‘dark tourism’. Probably from watching budget-Louix-Theroux, David Farrier, bumble his way through war zones and torture sites and nuclear fallout on Netflix’s 2018 hit, Dark Tourist. It’s a show that raises a few ethical questions (without bothering with pesky things, like ethical answers). Should travellers visit places of death, destruction and genocide? Is that just cashed-up Western voyeurism? Does dark tourism help fight ignorance, or is that what we tell ourselves to justify a good holiday anecdote? 

Tucked away in Finnish Lapland, the Kakslauttanen Arctic Resort is home to some of the most magical igloos and chalets, transforming it into the ideal winter wonderland meets glamping staycation. Think snow-covered wilderness and a trail of quaint igloos with glass roofs, so the only view that you have in bed is the whimsical dance of the aurora borealis. 

It sold out in less than 24 hours in the UK and USA, instantly becoming one of the most hyped about product launches of 2018, and now, finally Australia, we can get our hands on cult beauty brand Summer Fridays’ Jet Lag Mask without having to take out a personal loan for international postage.

If fine threads, rosé champagne, and fresh seafood is all you seek this summer, look no further—a Moet & Chandon Ice Rosé summer pop-up has just landed at Pacific Fair and it’s straight out of our Instagrammable dreams.

If you find yourself in Boston and you don’t stay in a classic brownstone, are you even really in Boston? Exactly. So, if you, like us, choose your hotel based on character, with a whole lot of luxury thrown in (because you’re worth it), then you’re going to love our latest discovery.

Chris Dawson has been arrested, and it’s all getting very real. 

Bacardi—our beloved summer spirit—is bringing the sandy shores of the Caribbean to Queensland with cabana-style rum pop-ups.

The only work you have to do is fly around Australia and New Zealand to get the perfect ‘gram and brainstorm some killer captions

You’d think living on the Gold Coast with 57km of coastline we would have an abundance of eateries and watering holes (besides the traditional surf club) where we can wine and dine by the seaside and yet they are few and far between. The establishments we do have, however, are definitely worth writing about and not solely due to their prime real estate. Here's our list of the best restaurants on the Gold Coast that boast incredible water views. 

If you could literally turn back time, erase the years of irresponsible sun damage, frown lines, pigmentation—would you?

If your sleeping habits are less than predictable, then a dab of LSD wellness oil may well be your metaphorical, even hallucinogenic, cloud nine.

When Sparrow Eating House suddenly closed its doors earlier this year, the Nobby Beach food scene lost a good one. While any eatery opening up in its place would have big shoes to fill, we think Fredericks might just be it. The swanky restaurant and wine bar comes to us care of chef Jayden Barker and his father Andrew, the duo behind Nero Dining Room in Broadbeach.

We've already popped it on our reading list.

From Kylie Jenner baring a makeup-free face on her Instagram, to Zoe Kravitz' no makeup makeup during her recent press tour of Fantastic Beasts, skate brand Places + Faces' models in their F/W18 campaign, and supermodel Adwoa Aboah's refusal to cover hers, everyone's rocking freckles.

And we've got your first look.

“Something was really rotten at the core of this case.”

Career coaches are a big deal in the US, but not so much here. Perhaps we’re put off by the term “coach”, thinking it implies we need serious improvement. Or maybe we just don’t know they’re a thing we can take advantage of. 

Designed for a life at full pace, Dior jewellery designer Yoon Ahn’s first Nike collab is pretty damn fast. 

Confirmed: it’s not a musical, rather a "love letter to journalists".

He describes his style with a paintbrush as “contemporary realism”, and his wardrobe as “art slob chic.”

December on the Gold Coast is pretty special. It signifies warmer weather, beach time, longer days and most importantly the launch of summer menus. 

With some of the world’s best beaches in our very own backyard, it’s no wonder 90% of our downtime in summer is spent lapping up the glorious salt, sand and sun.

You can’t walk down the street at the moment without running into someone who has a side hustle, or at the very least, a podcast.

One of the most hyped footwear collaborations of the year is mere weeks away, and we’ve got all the details to get you fired up.

Oh London, you sunny-one-minute, freezing-the-next, confusing centre of all things wonderful. Getting lost in England’s capital is a joy because you’re never really lost. And doing it on your own can be tough when it’s full of mates sinking pints and swapping stories in the pub. But fear not, friend, travelling alone in London is easier than you’d think. Once you’ve mastered the public transport system, it’s all smooth sailing. If not for a few delays. Don’t panic, it’s part of the fun! Here’s how to do London on your own, because you’re the best date anyone could want, right?

It was... awesome.

‘Tis the season to be jolly! It’s also the season to over-indulge in maple-glazed ham, guzzle back the champers and shop up a storm. 

Forget chocolate advent calendars, we’ve got a much better way to countdown to the big day and it involves whisky—25 different types to be precise. 

December is the most expensive time of year, it feels like all I do is spend money on food, drinks and Christmas gifts for family and friends. 

Buying for a super-stylin’ friend and not quite sure where to start? That’s where we come in.

Fortnite? Big whoop. Remember playing WoW till 4am on a school night?

If you can’t afford to send your travel-crazy friends and fam on an extravagant holiday, these are the next best things.

Got an entertainment buff you need to please? From retro arcade games to stylish sound systems, we’ve got something that will have them cancelling all their plans for 2019.

Buying for someone who digs their career more than their social life? Look no further.

Buying for someone who digs their career more than their social life? Look no further.

Reminding us all that sometimes, style begins up top. 

If you’re a fan of Sundance, Cannes and Toronto’s film festivals then you’re going to want to clear your calendar this weekend because the Coast’s annual flick fest is once again upon us. 

Christmas is all about giving and what’s better than giving to those in need? These gifts won’t only treat your bestie, they’ll also be helping you do good deed from helping the homeless in Australia to funding a day’s schooling for kids in Africa and Asia.

You never realise how hard it is to buy for a vegan until you’re stuck doing it. Make things easy on yourself and treat your vegan friend to one of these treats.

If you needed further proof that this was going to be the Coast’s best summer yet, we’ve just found it. 

Netflix is dropping some elite documentaries this month.

You can shop drop one now, and expect more pieces to be released over the coming days.

Goodbye Moana, Spotlight and the Black Pearl.

Hailey, Bella and Kylie lead the charge.

We’re talking Charlie and the Chocolate Factory, Matilda, The BFG and more.

Cities don’t come better than New York and hotels don’t come much cooler than The Arlo NoMad. 

It’s official, the 90s is having a serious moment. Look no further than the current fashion scene or your television screen where just about every show is getting an awesome reboot and you’ll soon realise that everything that was once old is trending again.

It’s every beauty lovers favourite time of year—the highly anticipated MECCA holiday collection has dropped, and it’s bound to take over your Christmas wish-list this year. 

There’s a new kid on the block. And no I’m not reminiscing about the 90’s boy band, I’m talking about a new phenomenon sweeping through the banking space. The rise of the “Neobank”.

There’s just something oh so comforting about a bowl of pasta. More so when it’s the handmade, melt in your mouth kind. Which is why we’re pretty chuffed with Mermaid Beach eatery, Italian Kitchen Company.

Twenty five words. That's how many words it takes to get yourself a once in a lifetime travel opportunity in a seriously unique competition currently running over at Microsoft Surface. Move over cheap flights to Bali—this series of ‘Anything But Ordinary’ experiences is going to have you packing your bag quick smart.

Time to channel the sparkly, sunny, super fast West Coast. 

Over the weekend musician slash actor slash creative genius Childish Gambino graced the southern hemisphere with his presence, bringing his highly anticipated PHAROS experience to New Zealand.

Travel is about broadening the mind, sure. But it’s also about cutting corners, pinching pennies, squeezing every Euro, and not being too proud to smuggle hostel croissants in your purse. And the good news is, there’s a bunch of ways to save money while you travel, particularly when it comes to packing. 

Using their considerable clout, Rimmel has recently launched an international campaign with UK artist Rita Ora fronting ‘I will not be deleted’, aiming to spark a global conversation surrounding beauty cyberbullying. With help from a number of key influencers, individual activists and A-list celebrities, the campaign’s aim is to shine a light on an issue that affects millions of women around the world.

The Gold Coast just scored an immersive pop-up gin garden to celebrate the launch of Bombay Sapphire’s four new twist variations.

The reimagined Puma CELL Venom, West Coast-inspired CALI and a Hot Wheels collab are incoming. 

Tyler, The Creator is one of the best things going around right now.

If you're not big on fashion or tech, you might not think Black Friday is an exciting time for you. But you'd be wrong. Because Black Friday also means cheap airfares, and everyone gets excited about cheap travel, right?

The sunnies come in a range of tasty gelato colours, like icy pink, pistachio and vanilla. 

He gave the people a small taste of it at Astroworld and people lost their sh*t.

Maybe life got in the way and you didn’t get a chance to ask in September, but given that October is Mental Health Month, we thought we’d give you a refresher on the importance of maintaining mental health, and opening up the conversations with your loved ones.

Located just around the corner from faves The Borrowed Nursery and Morena Espresso, The Sweet Fine Artist Studio is the brainchild of artist Maree Quinn who has over 20 years industry experience creating, selling and teaching art.

Perrenial collaborators Supreme has just announced their latest collaboration. This time round, it's Timberland—with an adaption of Timberland’s iconic World Hiker Front Country boot. 

Love the idea of living it up in the Big Apple without breaking the bank? We hear you and raise you Moxy Times Square.

2018, we'll let you finish, but Cardi B had one of the greatest albums of all time.

With so many activities to do on the Gold Coast, we find ourselves darting between swims, snacks, strolls and coffee on the reg. Often the idea of hitting a cafe, sitting down and interrupting a zoomed-up pace just isn’t an option. That’s where hidden pick-up-and-go coffee shops come in. 

Now I know it’s not exactly ground-breaking news to say the nineties are experiencing a resurgence right now. But can we all just take a moment to appreciate the direction it’s taken in the past year—that’s right, I’m talking about the daggy ‘dad’ trend. 

Stylish and well-fitted jeans with a positive social and environmental impact? It’s definitely possible.

Christmas has come early for Harry Potter fans everywhere thanks to the legends at Changi Airport in Singapore. They've teamed up with Warner Bros to turn the entire airport into a wonderland dedicated to all things Harry Potter and The Fantastic Beasts.

Coming straight to your pocket in 2019.

If you’ve driven along the Gold Coast Highway around Mermaid Beach lately, you might have noticed—and stopped for a selfie in front of—a rad, colourful mural that’s covering the front of the former Hula Girl Espresso site. Well the coffee shop might be gone but in its place is Morena Espresso. An absolutely awesome creative hub that’s championing the skills of talented locals as well as serving up some tasty brews. 

For the past year, we’ve all been watching with anticipation as Burleigh Pavilion, the $10 million 1200 square metre venue, slowly began to take shape at Burleigh Headland. 

It’s the eternal questions: What are *actual* best things to do in New York City? Specifically in neighbourhoods that aren’t Soho. . Lucky for you, we’ve pulled together the best spots to hit in four NYC ‘hoods that are brimming with coffee to drink, pizza to eat and culture to soak up. Load up your Google Maps and get ready to brave the crowds, it’s time to act like a local. 

If you’re planning a trip to Canada anytime soon, we bet you’re planning on going to British Columbia. Which is great, don’t get us wrong. We hand on heart love BC. But, why not stay an extra week and explore a bit of Alberta too, or more specifically, Banff.

Gigi wanted to keep it real and design things you could actually sweat in. 

In the middle of Mojo’s national tour, we sat down with her to talk about her latest album aptly named, Native Tongue. What we weren’t prepared for was her searing honesty, her ability to be relentlessly real and how refreshing the truth can be. 

Baes and besties to like-minded lovers alike were all about sartorial sharing at LA’s famed ComplexCon 2018. One of the largest summits of its kind in the world (and the brainchild of achingly cool lifestyle giant, Complex) this is the place to get a sneak peek on what’s new and trend-worthy (read: everything you’re about to see blowing up your Insta thread).

Organised by the cool cats at NightQuarter, the Coast is getting its very own cocktail festival, celebrating all the things that make the perfect tipple.  

A true disruptor on the scene, Performix House raises its protein shake-filled glass to the concept of mind-body connection.

Can't decide whether to spend your hard-earned dollars on glamping or yachting your way around the world? Well, soon there'll be no need to thanks to the new rooftop glamping on top of a yacht which will be cruising around the Galapagos Islands as of May 2019.

The Ritz-Carlton Paris is now home to the world’s first Chanel spa, and it’s basically like walking into a high-end Chanel store which has been transformed into a breathtakingly glamourous spa at the two-storey Ritz Club. Think exquisite facials, scrubs, wraps and makeovers using high-end Chanel skincare and make-up products. They also offer a signature Chanel massage, which is essentially a therapeutic guilty pleasure designed to awaken all your senses.  Just take our money.

Long gone are the days of plucking your eyebrows into obliteration. These days, it’s all about full brows to shape your face. They can be threaded, waxed, shaped, re-shaped, sculpted, tinted, trimmed or tattooed on. We’ve scouted the best brow artists on the Gold Coast to ensure your brows never take a nod to the 90s again.

A pet food brand is not exactly what you think of when someone says the word "startup" to you.

The trio has just dropped a new LP and is set to tour Australia in 2019.

It’s common knowledge that Japan is the coolest place on the earth—think robot restaurants, cherry blossoms, Harajuku and the birthplace of ramen.

Alexander Wang and adidas Originals have just hit us with their fourth season 18-piece unisex capsule collection, and we're going camping. 

For years Bread And Butter in Kirra was THE go-to spot for live music, cocktails, pizza and let’s be honest, serious eye candy. So, when the GC institution closed two years ago we, and their loyal fans, were understandably devastated. 

Fashion's thing for cellophane is real. Here’s why you need to get on board with see-through.

If you’ve ever scoffed a Nutella bot at Miami’s Paddock Bakery, inhaled a Barbie croissant at Mermaid Beach’s Bam Bam Bakehouse, or smashed an acai bowl from Neptune Kiosk at Talle Creek, then you’ll be familiar with the pure goodness that GC foodies Ursula and Ben Watts create in their eateries.