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...
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!...
24 hours in: Melbourne
Headed to Melbourne, but with a time-strapped schedule? Of course, we recommend you spend your vacay hanging out with us, but if you’re still looking for something to do after your food tour or cocktail adventure, we also have a few suggestions to make the most of a little time...
Photo of the week: Life on the Yarra River
When it comes to exploring a city, we often talk about perspective. Whether you’re discovering a new city or re-appreciating your own, there are infinite ways to see the urban landscape. Familiar views take on new wonder when appreciated from a different angle. A city you’ve researched and seen represented...
Sydney’s top coffee spots
While Melbourne lays claim to being Australia’s capital of coffee, it seems its sister-city Sydney has been watching and learning from her relatives. From the ethical sourcing of beans to the final presentation, Sydney takes its coffee seriously, too. These are our pick of the best spots to drink it...