Behold Germany’s answer to the Sydney Opera House
It’s been dubbed the project of the decade and also the new Sydney Opera House. Finally, the Elbphilharmonie, in Hamburg, Germany, has opened to the public, six years late and […]
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Canter past Patagonian icefields. Sail the tranquil waters of Lake Como in Italy. Sip coffee in a Palestinian village. Listen to the ancient voices of Australia’s Arnhem Land. Climb the mountain paths of northern Albania. Let’s go!
The most amazing man-made structures in Asia
Faster, higher, longer and older: there’s no doubt Asia plays the one-upmanship game when it comes to architectural statements. It’s a tough call, making a list of the top 10 […]
The most amazing man-made structures in Asia
Bhutan’s Tiger’s Nest Monastery. Photo: Belle Jackson Faster, higher, longer and older: there’s no doubt Asia plays the one-upmanship game when it comes to architectural statements. It’s a tough call, […]
Six of the best: Stockholm’s family-friendly attractions
I’ve visited Stockholm as a freewheeling adult, and also as a parent toting tots in midwinter (“Why?” I hear you ask. Trust me, I was asking myself the same question […]
Six of the best: Stockholm’s family-friendly attractions
Stockholm fun fair Groner Lund. I’ve visited Stockholm as a freewheeling adult, and also as a parent toting tots in midwinter (“Why?” I hear you ask. Trust me, I was […]
Welcome to Australia’s best beach (which you’ve probably never heard of)
Cossies Beach, Cocos (Keeling) Islands. Photo: Rik Soderlund It’s official: Australia’s best beach is …drum roll… probably nowhere you’ve ever been. This week past saw a chat with beach expert […]
Welcome to Australia’s best beach (which you’ve probably never heard of)
It’s official: Australia’s best beach is …drum roll… probably nowhere you’ve ever been. This week past saw a chat with beach expert Brad Farmer, who has ventured across Australia, […]
Hotel review: Swissotel Resort Phuket, Thailand
Poolside at the Swissotel Resort Phuket, Thailand. photo: supplied. With Muay Thai in the gym, a broad sweep of beautiful white-sand beach, poolside kid manicures and Phuket’s cha long liquor […]
Egyptian style makes a comeback in ‘balady chic’ movement
Last year, I was building a kitchen in my apartment in Cairo. I knew the tiles I wanted – classic arabesque style. You know, I wanted something out of an […]
Notes from a roadtrip: Egypt
I’ve been told to sit and be quiet while we gun it to Cairo, along the Red Sea coastline. The Driver needs to concentrate, dodgung potholes and trucks covered […]