The term luxury travel can conjure up images of overwater bungalows, private beach clubs, and Michelin Star meals. For many, that’s a reality well beyond their financial reach. As luxury travel writers we are constantly balancing our roles as guests, clients, and travel hackers. Over the years, we have found some powerful ways to achieve luxury on a…
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12 of The Best Things to do in Jakarta Indonesia
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….
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…
Rachael Finch Shares her Wellness Secrets
Rachael Finch has come a long way since first appearing on our television screens as Miss Universe Australia, back in 2009. The model and TV presenter has since built a reputation as a respected regular on the Australian small screen, as well as revealing she is a talented dancer and home cook. Now a Certified Health…
Fairmont Hotel, Singapore
From the moment we stepped into Fairmont Hotel Singapore’s very grand lobby, we felt welcome. We began to cross the luxuriously appointed foyer and we were swept up with an easy smile by a hostess who lead us directly to check in. Hotels of this size have the potential to leave guests feeling lost in the crowd….
Kalf & Hansen, Stockholm
The Kalf & Hansen food philosophy is simple. They serve up delicious, healthy, fast food crafted from local, seasonal, organic produce. When we think of fast food a greasy take away shop often springs to mind. The cute Kalf & Hansen corner shop in Stockholm could not be further from that image. It is clean and…
The Incredible Hotel Rosa Alpina, San Cassiano in Badia, Italy
Negotiating the narrow bends of the Dolomite mountains for the first time was a hairy, yet moving experience. The sheer scale and incredible natural beauty of the landscape make an unforgettable impact. Hotel Rosa Alpina sits in the heart of the iconic mountain range in the historic town of San Cassiano in Badia and it was our…
A Road Trip along Victoria’s Regional Foodie Trail
Being Melbourne newbies, we thought we should hit the road and start exploring all the cool stuff not too far from the city. So what better place to start than with the foodie trail through the Daylesford Macedon Ranges? Sophia Lazarides We jumped in our HR-V and hit the road on a very cold and frosty Saturday morning….
Belmond La Résidence Phou Vao, Luang Prabang
The driver handed us cold hand towels, fresh cookies, a bottle of water and told us there was wifi in the shuttle for the short drive from the airport. From that moment, we knew our stay at Belmond La Résidence Phou Vao in Luang Prabang was going to be a standout experience. Skye Gilkeson La Residence Phou Vao…
A Scenic Ubud Bike Tour through Rice Fields and Villages
Most people who are drawn to the calm of Ubud are in search of raw, organic food and an inviting yoga studio. We did that during our trip too. But when we read about an adventure through the hills on an Ubud bike tour, we couldn’t resist the chance to jump in the saddle. Skye Gilkeson…
The Ultimate Travel Guide to Taormina, Sicily
Sicily has long been on my destination wish list. Despite having explored Italy many times, I’d always put it off until the next trip as it was farther south than other hero cities like Bologna, Florence or Rome. But, I finally made it to Taormina and it was just as gorgeous as I had always…