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How To Book Your Next Holiday With Qantas And Pay Later In 2024

We all deserve to soar into the sunset as often as our jobs and lives allow, so this year, there’s a new plan of attack: staggered spending. 

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Here’s 7 Travel Trends That’ll Be Filling Your Instagram Feed In 2024

We've teamed up with TravaCalm to serve up some of 2024's hottest travel trends. 

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9 Bucket List Destinations Our Urban List Team Are Visiting Next

We’re always manifesting our next adventure here at Urban List, and it's no secret that we love a sneaky hack to help us get going without all the fuss—that’s where the Australia Post Platinum Travel Mastercard comes in.

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Dust Off Your Passport—Urban List Vacays Has Arrived

Dust off your passport—Urban List Vacays has arrived. 

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11 Unexpected Vacays And Daycays To Uncover In Great Britain

We've curated the very best and most extraordinary vacays with daycays in England, Scotland, and Wales—we’re converting foodies, adventure seekers, wellness warriors and, of course, culture-chasers. 

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11 Hidden Spots In Great Britain Your Travel Guide Won’t Tell You About

So you think you know Great Britain? You’ve been to London, popped over to Edinburgh, maybe you’ve even checked out Oxford or Cambridge. But there is so much more to Great Britain than iconic monuments and red buses. 

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Check Into 8 Of The Most Surreal Stays Around The World

International travel is back in full swing, and you know what that means—checking into some of the dreamiest digs around the globe. 

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7 Epic Escapes You Need To Book, As Determined By You

Vacations are finally back on and we couldn’t be more pumped. Our bucket list has never been longer, and wanderlust is in full force. 

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4 Of The Coolest Cities To Visit In The U.K

Take note, these are four of the coolest cities you need to visit in the U.K

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Here’s Where You Should Vacay In Croatia This Year

We’ve picked four of the coolest cities in Croatia to holiday at so all you have to do is fire up the group chat and start booking.

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4 Beautiful Places In Greece To Tick Off This Euro Summer

Take note, these are the most beautiful places to visit in Greece. 

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4 Of The Dreamiest Spots In Italy To Check Out On Your Next Vacay

Book in that annual leave gang, these are the best places to visit in Italy right now. 

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Live Like Royalty In The Extravagant City Of Doha With $20 Luxury Accommodation

It’s official. 2022 is the year we’re finally able to get back to doing what we love most —traveling and exploring the world. But perhaps the most iconic of trips that we have missed the most during these past two years is the elusive Euro summer.

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Qantas Is Launching A New Direct Flight From Perth To Rome Next June

With WA's borders officially set to open from Saturday 5 February, Qantas has wasted no time announcing a brand new direct route from Perth to Rome set to take off as early as June 2022.

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10 European Islands To Adventure To Post COVID That Aren’t In Greece

Island life if the best kind of life but there are only so many times you can go to the Greek islands before you realise there’s more to life than lamb gyros on the beach. Hard to believe but true, we promise. 

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Dine Under The Sea At This Incredible Norwegian Restaurant

Five and a half metres under the icy seas of Norway's North Atlantic ocean lies a restaurant that's making waves across the world.

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Why Portugal Should Be At The Top Of Your Beach Bucket List

 Portugal's capital city is fast becoming a go-to destination for wanderlusters. 

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Pack Your Bags, There’s A Game Of Thrones Studio Tour Heading To Ireland

Game of Thrones fans better book their tickets to Banbridge, Ireland, because a Game of Thrones studio tour is coming to Northern Ireland in 2020.

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Here’s How You Can Airbnb The Louvre

If a run-of-the-mill Airbnb just doesn’t cut it for you, we’ve got just the ticket; how does a night in the Louvre sound?

Here’s How To Get Paid To Travel The World

Busabout is on the hunt for six travel hungry content creators to undertake the job of a lifetime. That’s right, you could be getting paid to travel around Europe, Asia or the USA.

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Become One With Van Gogh’s Art At This Immersive Art Show In Paris

If you’ve ever wondered what it’s like to be inside a painting, you can now see for yourself at Van Gogh, la nuit étoilée. This amazing exhibit at Paris’ own digital art centre, L’Atelier des Lumières, allows you to walk among Van Gogh’s artwork and experience them in a whole new way.

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Culture Club | The Best Museums And Galleries In London

Heads up team, this is your culture bucket list the next time you’re in town for tea with the queen.

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You Can Now Fly To Berlin From $299

Last week it was ridiculously cheap airfares to Athens, this week it’s just as good a deal that’ll take you to Berlin.

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Get Yourself To Belgium In July For The EDM Festival Of Your Dreams

2019’s Tomorrowland seems like something out of a dream, but this mind-blowing EDM experience is not just a fantasy.

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Here’s How You Can Fly From Perth To Greece From $299

Perth to Athens for $598 return sounds too good to be true, but it’s the latest deal low-cost airline Scoot is pedalling.

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Hoods | 4 Neighbourhoods To Check Out In Amsterdam Minus The Red Lights

There’s so much more than legalised weed and live, ahem, entertainment when it comes to the many reasons why Amsterdam should be on everyone’s European hit list. Coined as one of the most beautiful cities in the world, and with more canals than Venice, the city’s postcard architecture, cobblestone streets and pancake houses (if you see a sign with “pannekoek” run don’t walk) all add to its charm. 

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London’s Best Rooftop Bars

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.

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6 Reasons Why You Should Stop Leaving Wales off Your Travel Plans

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. 

Four Neighbourhoods That Aren’t Soho To Check Out In London

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.

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All Of The Best Free Things To Do In London

London can be expensive. Like crazy expensive.

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Everything You Need To Know About Sweden’s ICEHOTEL

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.

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8 Reasons You Need To Visit Düsseldorf

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.

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You Can Now Sleep In Igloos Under The Northern Lights In Finnish Lapland

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. 

Here’s How To Tackle London Solo

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?

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The World’s First Chanel Spa Has Landed In Paris

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.

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7 Airport Stopovers That Rival The Holiday Itself

Bet you thought those hours between flights were for handy-wipe showers and napping in a corner didn’t you?

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All The Reasons We’re Obsessed With This Secluded Croatian Island

The island of Vis off the coast of Croatia is holiday goals.

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Heads Up, We Found The Floating Festival Of Your Instadreams

ICYMI Yacht Week is the floating paradise of your dreams.

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9 Insane Italian Airbnbs You Should Book ASAP

It's not too late to book that spontaneous trip to Europe.

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Day Trippin’ | 5 Day Trips To Take From From London

These are the best day trips to take on your next London holiday.

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5 Things You Didn’t Know You Could Do In Paris

Paris is potentially the tourist capital of the world. It can be hard to truly immerse yourself in the city when everywhere you look someone is bumping into you with their selfie stick or shouting awful French at a local as they struggle to find the nearest Maccas—not exactly the vibe all of the saved snaps of paradise in your Insta feed gave you. But fear not, because we’ve teamed up with experts on all things Parisian, L’OR Espresso, to bring you five things you didn’t know you could do in Paris. 

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All The Best Things To Do In Granada In 48 Hours

If you haven’t been to Granada in Spain, you are absolutely missing out. Yeah it's beautiful, and yeah it’s home to the Alhambra which is probably one of the most spectacular places you’ll ever visit, but MOST importantly, you get FREE tapas with just about every glass of wine you purchase. Anywhere. Amazing, no?

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6 Reasons You Need To Book A Trip To Malta ASAP

Permission to dust off your passport and book a well-earned trip to Malta.

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All The Markets You Need To Visit In London

These are the best markets in London so you can live like a local.

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Your Guide To The Best Foodie Hot Spots In Sicily

Calling all foodie travellers. We’re here to give you a few local secrets on how to best eat your way around Italy’s most famous island - Sicily. 

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5 Rooftops To Visit On Your First Time To Marrakech

If you’re all about living the high life, Marrakech is the place for you.

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It Snowed In The Sahara Desert This Week

Australian cities have copped their fair share of big ol’ storms in the past couple of months, from the dumping of rain in Victoria in late November, to the superstorm that Sydney didn’t actually cop this week—weather just keeps getting crazier and crazier.

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Where You Should Travel In 2018 Based On Your Star Sign

Crack open your diary and make room for one of these epic trips in 2018

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The World’s Most OTT Hotel Rooms

Start wiping those tears with your Woolies receipts, this is how the other half travel.

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How To Holiday Twice A Year On $80k

Holidays are often seen as a luxury. And we get it, we really do—those things are expensive. But, here at The Urban List we are super thrifty, and we’ve managed to hack our way to two international holidays a year…without sacrificing UberEats and plenty of vino along the way.

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6 Off-The-Beaten-Track European Destinations You Need To Visit

If Paris, Barcelona and Rome are old hat to you, then perhaps it’s time to look outside the box when it comes to your next European holiday.

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48 Hours In Marrakech

Looking for an exotic getaway that ticks all the boxes? And by boxes we mean great food, great fun and (of course), great Instagram fodder…

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The Perfect 24 Hours In London

If you’ve never visited London, I can (sort of) understand how this megatropolis of often questionable weather, cramped streets packed with confused tourists and angry commuters, a weird tube system and a nation of obsessed tea drinkers might not be your first choice of holiday location. Well, I'm here to tell you that you couldn't be more wrong.

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48 Hours In Paris

Paris has a lot to boast about. Not content to be home to the Mona Lisa, the Eiffel Tower and the original Chanel boutique, there’s also exceptional fromage, wine, nutella crepes and more striped Breton T-shirts than you can throw an artisan baguette at.

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48 Hours In Amsterdam

I’m sure you knew this, but just in case you need reminding, Amsterdam is the greatest city in the whole damn world. Grab your bags, your can-do attitude, and don’t bloody worry about being tired. You can sleep later.

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Five Of The Most Gorgeous Towns You Can Visit In Spain

When visiting Spain, most tourists are drawn to the major cities like Barcelona, Malaga, Sevilla and Madrid, and rightly so, all those places are amazing. But if you’re planning on a longer trip, and especially if you’re hiring a car and taking to the road, there are some absolutely stunning towns that are less well-known but equally wonderful places to experience.