With exotic locations worldwide, from Paris to Kazakhstan, the Annual Prix Versailles has unveiled its World’s Most Beautiful Restaurants List for 2024, featuring 16 newly opened or reopened restaurants that have left an extraordinary imprint. They will all compete for three 2024 World Titles – Prix Versailles, Interior, and Exterior – whose laureates will be announced at […]
Planning your year ahead? Here are the official public holidays for 2024 across different states in Australia. These holidays are a great opportunity to relax, spend time with family, or explore the beautiful landscapes Australia has to offer. Check your state’s holidays to plan your next long weekend or getaway. Australian Capital Territory Public Holidays […]
What are the best places to live in the world? Ask the expats—they offer a unique perspective on living in foreign countries, making their feedback invaluable. This year marks the 11th edition of the Expat Insider report by InterNations, which is one of the most comprehensive studies on expat life, gathering responses from over 12,500 expats representing 175 […]
The death and rebirth of bricks and mortar. Here’s how some disruptive companies are out-thinking the latest retail apocalypse. Ask not for whom the Bell Tolls When Investment Bank UBS announced that 50,000 retail stores were likely to close in the US alone by 2027, pundits globally began to further chime the death knell of […]
Australian shoppers are on the hunt for a bargain more than ever before – and are also more willing to shop in person compared to last year, new research from Shopify has revealed. It is no surprise given the massive increase in the cost of living over the last few years, that Australian consumers are […]
When it comes to luxury fragrances, few brands capture the essence of Italian elegance like Xerjoff. Established in 2006 by Sergio Momo, the lineup has quickly risen to prominence in the world of haute perfumery, so much so it’s now pulling in a whole new (and rather unexpected) target audience – teenage boys. It seems […]
People who use Ozempic or Wegovy for treating obesity or Type 2 diabetes may have an increased risk of developing a rare form of blindness, according to a study published Wednesday in the journal JAMA Ophthalmology, which Novo Nordisk has criticised for being insufficient. Key Facts Chief Critic Novo Nordisk said in a statement the […]
There’s nothing like walking in a city, absorbing the local culture and stumbling upon hidden gems. So what are the most walkable cities in the world? A new report has the answers. Insider Monkey—an investing website—has curated a list of the most walkable cities in 2024, places that are perfect for travelers who believe the best […]
Where are the world’s most liveable cities for 2024? Well, according to the Global Liveability Index, Australia’s capitals more than hold their own on the global stage. Melbourne has once again retained the title as Australia’s most liveable city on the much-anticipated Economist Intelligence Unit’s Global Liveability Index, coming in at number four, narrowly ahead of […]
The hot new rums that are set to transform your palate – and maybe overcome the consequences of teenaged misadventure. Tom Bulmer is on a mission to bring rum back to the top end of the market. Because it certainly never went away from the bottom end, he likes to point out, noting that Bundaberg […]