Jakarta is a true megalopolis. Indonesia’s capital heaves with a population of more than 9 million people, swelling by a further 2 million commuters each day. From the outside looking in, it seems to be one of those cities that could swallow you whole. That is until you get to know it a little better….
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Cindy Reid: Vertical Runner on the Rise
Visiting the world’s most iconic buildings is something many of us do with a tourist map, a camera in hand and a little help from an elevator. But for competitive vertical runner Cindy Reid, it is a more serious and sweaty endeavour. Ranked 1st on the Hong Kong circuit and 4th globally in the sport, Reid…
A Guide to the Best Healthy Cafes in Auckland
I’m wearing stretchy pants as I write this and for good reason. I’ve just spent the weekend road tasting my way around some of the best cafes in Auckland. The waterfront city on New Zealand‘s north island surprised me with their dynamic foodie scene. You’ll find farm-to-fork and wholefoods fare aplenty and Paleo and vegan…
A Guide to the Best NYC Healthy Restaurants
With only four days in the city during our last visit, we could only manage a taster of what is on offer when it comes to NYC healthy restaurants. We took a tiny bite out of The Big Apple’s healthy food scene and these were our top picks. As we were staying in Williamsburg, this…
Hotel Lilla Roberts, Helsinki
Helsinki’s newest hotel is a five-star home away from home. Hotel Lilla Roberts offers an atmosphere worlds away from the property’s previous life as a power plant and a police station. From the warm welcome at reception to the cosy rooms and opulent designer suites, this is somewhere you will look forward to retreating to after a day exploring…
Nose2Tail Madbodega, Copenhagen
Walking in the door of Nose2Tail Madbodega you would be forgiven for thinking you were entering a trendy New York back alley night club. Instead, the narrow, nondescript concrete staircase delivers diners directly down to a foodie’s dream gastronomic find in Copenhagen’s popular meatpacking precinct. By Skye Gilkeson The Space Owner Søren Haahr has successfully created an ambience ideal…
PALAEO – Primal Gastronomi, Copenhagen
Peter Emil Nielsen is on a mission to take healthy fast food to the world, the Paleao way. His chain of Palaeo – Primal Gastronomi restaurants dominates the market in Denmark, but he has much bigger plans for the brand; “My dream with this is McDonalds. I mean I definitely believe that if I do it properly…
8 of the Best Brunch Spots in NYC
NYC Sunday brunch is like a religion. For instance, brunch in NYC cannot and will not be defined or restrained by time. If you sleep until noon, those eggs benedict will still be waiting for you when you arrive at 2 pm. In fact, most places serve their boozy brunch in New York as late…
4 or the Best Juice Bars in NYC
The only thing more on-trend in New York than meditation studios are the juice bars yogis visit after their class. The liquid green scene is happening all over town. No longer are they a summery cooldown beverage, but rather a daily ritual. Here are the best juice bars in NYC to get your morning hit…
The Farmed Table: A Farm to Fork Dining Experience in Sydney
An inner-west warehouse location in Sydney, seriously fabulous music flashbacks, airline-attired cocktail-makers, soft lighting and seriously good farm to plate food. Were we in New York City or only hours away from where our food was caught, harvested and poured only days earlier? Welcome to The Farmed Table. Nadia Felsch This was my delightful and eclectic experience…
A Pocket Travel Guide to Oregon, USA
When most people plan a trip to America; Los Angeles, New York, Las Vegas and San Francisco tend to take the top spots on the itinerary. But if you’re looking for a little adventure, beautiful scenery and undeniably delicious local food, consider their cool, hipster cousin, Oregon. Oregon is one of the most proudly unique places…
6 Must-Read Books to Inspire Travel
With Christmas fast approaching, so too does the eternal dilemma of what to buy your loved ones. And for those of us whose friends and family boast a penchant for travel, few things satiate said wanderlust as well as a brilliant travelogue. From coffee table tomes perfect for planning your next trip to chic travelogues…