Everywhere Else

Think Dubai is all sleek shopping malls, skyscrapers and ancient souks? Guess again. From Michelin stars to local all stars, Dubai has high-low dining, nailed!

Get your flippers ready and slip into your scuba suit, Wonder Reef is finally here.

It’s Flight Centre’s 40th birthday and they want to celebrate by shouting 40 holidays. 

There’s something special about an Aussie snow trip. Skiing in t-shirt weather (sometimes). Helicopter rides over the Snowy Mountains. Wilderness picnics watching wallabies prance in the snow. Catching incredible local DJs at arvo après-ski session. Yep, no one does a ski trip like Aussies do. 

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

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. 

The perfect road trip makes the journey the hero. It should be relaxing yet fun, include many detours along the way and plenty of opportunities to get up close and personal with the locals. Oh, and car snacks. Lots of snacks. Surely we can all agree on that one? You should return home with a greasy steering wheel and crumbs stamped into your floor mats. 

Where heart-thumping adventure meets slow, sun-drenched relaxation, Lake Macquarie is the under-the-radar coastal destination that strikes the perfect balance. 

If you need reasons to head down to Melbourne, we have thousands, but in the interest of time, have narrowed it down for you in the form of unmissable experiences curated by our editors. We’re talking fashion, fast cars, Harry Potter, and a festival of music and comedy. As well as epic hotel offers (and sweet deals, we might add), for every type of vibe, exclusively from our friends at Qantas Hotels. 

It’s been a hot minute but travel is finally back. The hypothetical sabbatical has turned into a reality and we are so ready to book those flights and plan our next wild adventure. 

With interstate travel finally back on the table, we’ve spent the last few weeks scouring the web, trying to nab some next-level accom without breaking the bank. But after flights being grounded for so long, we can’t help but worry about the environmental impact of everyone getting back in the air. Sure, we want to explore every hidden corner of our stunning sunburnt land, but first, we need to work on reducing the toll of our travel lust.

It’s been a hot minute since we could say this but travel and holidays are back on! It may feel a little foreign, but our playgrounds finally extend beyond our own backyards, and we can jet off once again for some well-deserved R&R. 

Everything you need to do, see, eat and drink in the Bundaberg region.

The past two years have changed a lot of things but none more so than travel. 

Only two-and-a-half hours from Sydney and a quick drive from the Newcastle Airport, Port Stephens is easy to get to and even easier to enjoy. Expect stunning landscapes, next-level experiences, and luxe relaxation hubs.

With a thriving underground nightlife scene, some of the best restaurants and wineries in Australia, and arts and culture to boot— you best believe our capital city is on the up and up.

Remote work is the perfect excuse to hit the road and explore the great outdoors, and for one lucky Aussie, Jeep is here to help make it happen.  

From hiking the Cradle Mountain Overland Track to cycling Tasmania’s East Coast, this is your chance to slow down and see this island state from a new perspective. You’ll feel the crunch of wilderness beneath your feet, breathe in the crisp sea air, and hike to misty mountaintops in what is a true bucket list-worthy experience. 

Imagine untouched wilderness, rugged terrain, tranquil waters and your wildest adventure yet, all waiting for you just a short flight away.

Boasting dramatic 'Grammable scenery at every turn, a plethora of beautiful natural wonders, as well as wellness and mouth-watering foodie experiences — a cheeky dozen Barilla Bay oysters and a glass of Arras, anyone? — Tasmania provides the perfect destination for a rejuvenating trip.

While Townsville may not have previously been on your radar, we think this North Queensland city, the gateway to the central section of the Great Barrier Reef, really should be on your hit list. 

From lodges overlooking thousands of lakes to coastal hideaways nestled amongst the trees, here are the very best Tasmanian retreats that give new meaning to the word relax.

When road tripping through Tasmania, every route is a scenic route. And even though you need to fly there first, renting a car and driving across this exceptionally beautiful state has never been more worth it—especially during the cooler months when the landscape comes alive with vivid colours.

Blessed with a booming gastronomic scene, glorious weather, lush hinterland and rugged coastlines, we’re calling it—Noosa is the perfect place to hit the reset button this summer. 

From hidden speakeasies to secret swimming holes and neon lighthouses, we’re bringing you all the under-the-radar experiences you need to hit up before they flood your feed.

From sun-drenched seaside towns to the idyllic countryside and islands dedicated entirely to wine, these five dreamy destinations are your answer to beating burnout. 

Escape the city and disconnect this winter with a weekend all about wine, wellness and nature.

Equal parts enviable subtropical climate, riverside charm, and booming gastronomic scene, Brisbane is alive with bold confidence—and rightly so.

Sitting at the world’s edge, as far south as you can go before hitting Antarctica, lies a small but bountiful isle. Where lush rainforests intersect with white-sand beaches and snow-capped mountains meet platypus-inhabited rivers, Tasmania is quintessentially Australian—but with a twist. 

Getting off the beaten track is the best way to holiday, and we can’t think of a place that makes it more convenient than Japan.

Hand in your annual leave now, a dreamy food festival is hitting the Sunshine Coast and it’s the perfect excuse for your next luxury escape.

Forget far-off European destinations—one of the most culturally rich cities in the world is sitting pretty right here in our own backyard.

One of the world’s great food cities, Hong Kong is a cultural whiplash when it comes to culinary offerings. There’s the traditional: epic yum cha, elaborate banquets. The weird: Spam sandwiches, snake soup. And the wonderful: pineapple buns, culinary festivals.

Secret’s out, the world’s best winter holiday is only a short flight away. Just over the Tasman you’ll find fresh powder to shred, idyllic hot pools, gourmet eats and luxury retreats. 

Everyone’s favourite label-less label MUJI has just opened its first domestic hotel, and they’re doing things a little differently.

teamLab gave us Borderless in Tokyo and The Universe Of Water Particles in Shanghai, and now they’ve decided to bless the world with Forest Of Life & Future Park in Guangzhou, China. It’s opening at the end of this month, so get excited.

In a world first, everyone's favourite board game is being brought to life in Hong Kong later this year.

If you’re feeling a bit wary about travelling solo, Tokyo is the perfect place to dip your toes in the water. It’s one of the safest places you can travel and there is so much to do you won’t even notice you’re on your own. And then there’s the plethora of micro-restaurants and bars you’ll be able to experience which just isn’t possible when you’re travelling in a bigger group. If you’re not convinced yet, here are 8 things to do in Tokyo if you’re travelling solo.

Have you ever wanted to jump into The Little Mermaid and witness the underwater world full of magic for yourself? Well, now you can stop imagining, book flights to Shanghai and make your dreams come true.

It’s pitch black, I’m buck naked, and those monkeys sound awfully close. Are they laughing at me? Possibly. Probably. But it’s still totally worth it. I mean, how often do you get to indulge in an al fresco bath under the stars in the middle of an African game reserve? It’s a lavish scene and one I never imagined experiencing. Likewise the twice-a-day game drives. From the cushioned comfort of an open-air Land Rover (fully clothed this time), we duck and weave through the rocky savannah on the trail of the Big, not to mention beautiful, 5. This is bucket list stuff. Don’t believe me? Here are a Big 5 additional reasons to tick your safari box post haste.

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. 

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

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. 

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

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.  

Once you’ve been to Bali a bunch of times, ticked off Thailand, and done a few stints to The States, you’re no doubt searching for the life-changing adventure that sticks with you forever—like scuba diving in Iceland, sampling street food in Cairo, and kayaking across the Antarctic Ocean.

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

While Beijing remains somewhat elusive as a travel destination—a sprawling metropolis packing in 21million people isn’t necessarily your first thought when planning an escape on what minimal annual leave you might have—it’s got much more to offer than people often perceive. Here are 11 reasons to visit Beijing.

Got a spare $50,000 lying around? Well jump online and book your stay at the world’s first underwater villa in the Maldives!

No expense has been spared because #memories.

The South Korean island of Jeju (Jeju-do in Korean) is practically made for travellers. Not only does it boast some of the freshest seafood around (gathered by legit mermaids, more on that later) but it also has hikes aplenty to help burn off any guilt from say, that third helping of mackerel at lunch.

If you’re missing Japan - or you’ve not yet lived your best life by visiting Japan - these Sydney restaurants are as close to the real thing as you can get.

Yup, you can get paid to read books while living the high life at a desert island resort, what more could you as more?

For a surefire whale of a time.

When you picture white sand beaches, Peri Peri chicken and diving with sea turtles you probably don’t think of Africa. But Mozambique, a tropical paradise on the east coast, just beneath Tanzania, has all that and more. There’s nothing like going somewhere that isn’t already swamped with tourists and Starbucks coffee shops, so ditch those plans for Phuket and listen up.

Only like three of which are NSFW.

Japan is one of our favourite places on earth. Fact. So, when we found out there’s a festival going down that has the potential to snatch the crown from our festival right off Coachella. If you’ve been to Japan before, chances are you done all of the usual tourist offenders, so use this occasion as the perfect excuse to discover Gion, a tiny pocket of history just outside Kyoto.

Fact: the perfect getaway includes sandy beaches, crystal-clear waters and an abundance of palm trees. Sounds like a total dream, right?

Is it just us or do the summer holidays feel like a distant memory? With winter fast approaching, what we (and you!) really want need is a holiday to look forward to.

Have you ever heard of anything cuter in your entire life?

Sure you can get bananas, condoms and surgical masks from vending machines in Tokyo, but there’s no need to lower yourself to coffee in a can (well, maybe just once). The truth is, Tokyo ain’t far behind Melbourne in the coffee stakes—finding a three-quarter latte or a good single origin isn’t as hard as you might think. 

because LBH the only reason we travel are for the buffet breakfasts

Hands up who’s dreaming of a European summer?! A yiros in the Greek Islands after a day of island hopping, getting lost in the back streets of Paris, an Aperol Spritz on a balmy Italian afternoon—there’s just that pesky two-day travel time in getting there. Eugh.

Iceland is one of those places you’ve seen on your ‘gram but have never actually ventured to (yet).