Everywhere Else

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. 

What makes the perfect road trip? While a cracking playlist, premium snacks, excellent company and comfy pants are essential, the most important element of your roadie is not the destination, but the adventure that happens along the way. Most importantly—the places and faces you encounter on your journey. And while it’s easy to map out the k’s you’re going to cover, those special ‘pinch me’ moments that happen at each of your pitstops can be a little harder to plan—unless you’re reading this guide, then don’t worry because we’ve got you covered.

Whether you’re after a secluded private little oasis, or a bustling beach to watch sunset from, it seems there’s something for every traveller here.

We've found a destination for every kind of yuletide globe-trotter.

As the weather warms up across the country, even us extreme homebodies are itching for adventure. We want sun, fresh air, and breathtaking natural beauty that makes us forget our worries. Ready to hit the trails and become reacquainted with mother nature? 

Life's too short to wait around for a travel buddy or to stick to the well-trodden path.

While booking a getaway at a chalet is always a good idea, our thirst for rustic interiors and sprawling woodlands has truly peaked thanks to season four of Sex Education.

 A muddy slice of paradise with freshly made waffles in the morning.

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!

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. 

Packed with all the relaxation of the tropics, the hikes of South East Asia, and a super-sized serving of culture (and great food) to boot, Oman is perfect for those looking to up more than just their ‘Gram game.

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. 

Since our international borders shut in early 2020, Aussies and Kiwis have dreamed of their next overseas holiday. Well, it’s time to wake up and shake off that wanderlust because those post-lockdown fantasies are finally becoming a reality, and we can’t wait any longer.

Overseas travel is really starting to look like a reality rather than a faraway dream and that bodes well for our itchy travel-craving feet.

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

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.

Need to escape reality for just a moment? Take a look at this piece of holiday-porn in Norway, close your eyes and pretend you’re there for a minute or two. What you’re looking at is called Svart, it’s a hotel that’s currently in the works at the foot of a giant glacier just above the arctic circle.Note 

The award-winning sea cabins have been built just above the ocean and give you panoramic scenes of rocky mountains and surrounding islands. 

Nope, you’re not taking off on that Eurotrip any time soon, but you could be flying over Antarctica before the year is out thanks to chartered Qantas Service, Antarctica Flights.

International travel is still a ways away but that doesn’t mean you can’t lust over what possibilities 2021 might hold. Here are 8 under-the-radar destinations you’ll want to consider for your potential travel plans in 2021.

The beauty of travel is that it can be whatever you want it to be. A rustic weekend camping in the bush or boutique hotels and spa days in the world’s most famous cities. A spiritual getaway or a never-ending party. A one-night staycation or a year-long trip to the other side of the globe. But no matter the kind of trip you want to take, there’s always a way to be a responsible traveller while you’re at it. For a start, you can always respect local customs and traditions, support local and sustainable businesses and leave your destination in the same, if not better, condition than you found it in. 

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.

Seeing as forest bathing is our new favourite wellness activity, we thought we better find a way to incorporate it into our travel plans for 2020. From tropical rainforests to 1000 year old trees, here are 10 of the world’s most incredible forests that are ready for you to bask in their glory.

There’s nothing better than a good waterfall with the thundering flow of water, dramatic rock faces and bright blue foamy water. Whether you want to admire one from afar, swim below one or climb down one, there’s sure to be a waterfall for you not too far away. While it’s a hard list to narrow down, we’ve found 10 of the best waterfalls in the world, from the world-famous to the lesser-known gems.

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. 

While we know you’ll never get sick of lying on a beach with a good book and a cocktail, sometimes it’s nice to use your holidays to challenge yourself by, say, walking 500km in a month. If that sounds kind of crazy to you, take solace in the fact that for most of these long walks you can opt to do smaller portions of the trek and you’ll still get to take in incredible views, experience new cultures and feel exactly zero guilt about tucking into that second serving of dinner.

Dirt cheap airfares and new flight paths popping up every other month means travel is more accessible than it ever has been before, which is great for those of us with ambitions to explore the world. But is it great for the people who actually live in the places we are all so desperate to get to? More tourists do equal more money in the local economy, but sometimes the cost is more than it’s worth for the locals.

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.

Here's how to have the ultimate 48 hours in Mumbai.

Palm-lined beaches, idealistic spice plantations, abounding wildlife, and tranquil backwaters - there’s a reason why Kerala is dubbed ‘Gods own country’.

India is a glorious Rubik's Cube of different cultures, religions and cuisines.

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.

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. 

Dharavi gives the term Slumdog Millionaire a different, and more literal, meaning.

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.

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.

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?

See how the other half lives, put these on your bucket list or, if you’re lucky enough to have the big bucks, plan your next getaway to one of these beauties ASAP!

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.

We’re getting Dewy Decimal headaches just looking at this thing. Welcome to the new ‘Eye of Binhai’ in Tianjin, China—1.2 million books, 5 storeys and thousands of stories (...ahhh, puns).