Stepping onto Hayman Island was like ticking off a box I’d been hanging onto since my backpacking days. Fifteen years ago, as a traveller visiting Airlie Beach from my hometown in Ireland, I’d looked across the water at this jewel of the Whitsundays, wishing I had the funds to stay on the private island. Now, […]
Hilary Sheinbaum knew she was onto something when she completed her very first dry month back in January 2017. Though the decision to abstain from alcohol had initially started as a wager with a friend to see who could last 31 days without a sip of wine, beer, or other spirit, the New York writer […]
In recent years, the concept of wellness travel has grown significantly, with more individuals seeking experiences that foster personal growth, healing, and mindfulness. Whether it’s through immersive retreats, spiritual journeys, or simply being in nature, travellers are placing a premium on destinations that offer rejuvenation for both the body and mind. This shift is part […]
What are the best countries in the world? A new report from U.S. News & World Report has the answers. What makes a country truly great? Is it a booming economy, a high standard of living or the ability to inspire adventure and creativity? According to the 2024 Best Countries ranking from U.S. News & World Report, it’s […]
London has become a bit of a hotspot for vegan food lovers, offering a wide range of plant-based dining options across the city. Popular vegan restaurant app, HappyCow selected London, a city with over 700 vegan restaurants, as the world’s most vegan-friendly city in 2024, ahead of Berlin (No.2) and Barcelona (No.3). From trendy cafés […]
In the realm of health and wellness, Livia Wang, Founder of Wellness Adventures, brings a profound understanding of the intricate needs of women. With a career in wellness spanning over a decade, Wang has helped build over 50 wellness brands across the world. Her latest venture brings Simple Complex to market, a female nutrition and […]
For high-powered executives, carving out time for relaxation is a luxury in itself, and selecting the ideal retreat can be a challenge. When they do manage to escape, they seek destinations that blend privacy, luxury, and exclusivity, often with a dash of adventure. Australia and New Zealand are home to some of the most exquisite […]
It was a crystal-clear day as I soared in the helicopter over the British Virgin Islands. My destination was a dramatic new estate that billionaire Sir Richard Branson had just built. At the time, I was the first journalist to photograph his mysterious top-secret outpost on the stunning private Caribbean Island. And almost a decade […]
NIHI Sumba uses horses, a “spa safari” and pristine nature to help you feel better. Descending from our plane onto the sun-baked tarmac of Tambolaka Airport — a single-runway outpost in West Sumba, Indonesia — we knew we were far from the congested streets of Bali. The airport’s compact terminal was barely larger than a […]
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 […]