There’s more to Cairns than just the Great Barrier Reef
Walking down the streets of downtown Cairns, a coastal city in central Queensland, Australia, it’s hard to see anything other than a glorified reception desk for the Great Barrier Reef. Every storefront is either a tour-booking centre, a restaurant, or a souvenir shop full of stuffed koalas and knock-off boomerangs....
Traveller stories: Sunset sail on the Yarra
“You must be Mackenzie!” The man who shouted my name was still too far down the docks for me to see him clearly. The first thing I saw was his big, easy smile, white against his brown skin. He was tall and athletic, a regular Adonis, and introduced himself as...
Inner Sydney cool: Sydney’s hidden late-night bars
Can you keep a secret? Clearly I can’t as I must let you in on the late-night hangouts that Sydneysiders can’t get enough of. Sydney’s late-night scene may be under scrutiny due to the State Government’s harsh stance on local nightlife (lockout laws have strict closing times on bars in...
Painting a different picture: Discovering Perth’s street art
It’s not just the fabric of Perth’s social scene that’s changing. Perth is becoming a modern-day artist’s playground with its urban tapestry of street art adding new shades of colour to skyscrapers, laneways, and everything in between. Stretching from the city centre to Northbridge and all the way south to...
24 hours in: Auckland
Auckland is a city that has something for everyone. No matter what you’re into, be it art and culture, shopping, hiking, park and beach-hopping, or food and wine, you’ll be able to experience it in this town. Only have 24 hours to explore? Don’t panic. That’s still enough to get...
The complete guide to: Auckland travel
New Zealand’s largest city offers the perfect mix of urban and outdoor activities. Whether you want to shop and museum-hop, or hike and hit the beach, you can easily do it all in Auckland. No matter when you’re going or why, use our complete guide for everything you need to...
Exploring Melbourne’s coffee culture
I already knew of plenty of things to do in Melbourne, but this time I was scouring the city with a purpose: to find some of the best coffee in a city known for getting its buzz on. I’d already consumed a large amount of coffee by that point while...
Friendly foes: A Melbournian falls for Sydney’s charms
There’s always been a healthy rivalry between Sydney and Melbourne. Cosmopolitan Melbourne looks down its nose at Sydney’s brashness, while Sydney rubs its glistening harbour in Melbourne’s face. Antagonism runs so deep that, according to Australian legend, Canberra was established as the capital of Australia as a hasty compromise. I...
Photo of the week: Yarn bombing in Melbourne
Two words – yarn. bomb. Street art isn’t just what’s painted on a wall, it’s anything that plays with the urban landscape. And honestly, we love it even more when it’s responsible! From moss graffiti to yarn bombing, we love these unique projects that make everyday life a little more fun!...
Things to do in: Nadi
Here’s an insider tip to the South Pacific — there’s way more to do in Fiji than lay on the beach (although you’ll want to do that, too). And while many travellers only view the city of Nadi on the main island as the airport hub, there are sites to...