The Ray-Ban Meta smart glasses are almost perfect—with a major flaw

While I’ve tested smart glasses in the past, the stylish Ray-Ban Meta smart glasses, which launched last September, recently caught my eye (if you’ll pardon the pun). Not only do these prescription-friendly sunglasses keep the sun out of my eyes, I can also listen to music on them, take calls and snap photos, all without […]

35 finalists chosen for world creative photography awards 2024

The shortlist for this year’s world’s best creative photography has been chosen, featuring five nominees in each of the seven categories. The five winners of the Creative Photo Awards will be announced at a ceremony in Siena, Italy on 28 September 2024. The annual competition is open to professional and amateur photographers and is judged […]

A visionary architect reveals the most memorable hotel feature

Jean-Michel Gathy, the mastermind behind many Aman, Four Seasons and One&Only hotels, shares where he finds design inspiration. Some of the world’s most stunning hotels, like Four Seasons Hotel Bangkok at Chao Phraya River, Amanyara in Turks and Caicos, Aman New York and Nizuc Resort & Spa in Cancun, came from the mind of Jean-Michel […]

Ranked: World’s most powerful passports 2024

Singapore now holds the standalone title of having the world’s most powerful passport, while Australia has jumped one spot into number five, allowing citizens visa-free access to 189 destinations, according to the latest Henley Passport Index. Despite the overall trend towards increased travel freedom, the gap between the world’s most and least powerful passports has […]

Mecca becomes a mecca for cult beauty unicorn Glossier

Emily Weiss was 29 when she founded beauty brand Glossier and was named on Forbes US 30 under 30 soon after. In the decade since, Glossier products have amassed a cult-like following globally. Now, for the first time, they can be purchased in Australasian brick-and-mortar stores. It’s 5:40 pm Monday in the tony – but […]

Paris Olympics: Tourist figures down, so who’s coming to the party?

With just 10 days to go before the Paris Olympics opening ceremony on the iconic river Seine, news surrounding the event is confusing—some outlets are reporting that tourists are keen to avoid a congested, overpriced city, while others are already reporting a triumph, with throngs of tourists already celebrating the most sustainable Olympic Games ever. […]

Australian public holidays 2024: State by state guide to your days off

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 […]