Leverage luxury: Swap million-dollar homes worldwide with ThirdHome

If you are fortunate enough to own a second home in the $1 million to $50 million range, ThirdHome has a deal for you. You can list your home with them, and in return get access to stays at 17,000 similar homes, boats and private islands around the world. As the company puts it, ThirdHome positions itself […]

Could this ‘flying car’ revolutionise Australian aviation?

From having a dream to build a flying car, a kid from the bush has developed a unique aircraft using 19th-century inspiration and 21st-century green tech that might revolutionise regional Australian aviation, air rescue and natural disaster response. Out the back paddock when he was about seven years old, Andrew Moore says he had an […]

What to eat and see on your next visit to Florence, Italy

Renowned for its rich history and stunning architecture, Florence is a must-visit destination for art enthusiasts and history buffs alike.  From Michelangelo’s David and the Duomo, one of the largest churches in the world with its famous Brunelleschi-designed dome, to fashion museums from Gucci and Ferragamo and fabulous Tuscan food (including gelato), Florence offers endless opportunities for exploration […]

Inside world’s first ever $1 billion hydrogen superyacht – and it’s linked to Bill Gates

The world’s first hydrogen fuel-cell superyacht has been unveiled in Amsterdam. It has taken Feadship 5 years to deliver Project 821, reportedly commissioned by Bill Gates. Project 821 features 12 guest staterooms, two staff cabins, accommodation for 44 crew members, a hospital, library, elevator, cinema, pool with a moveable glass bottom, multiple hot tubs, steam […]

38 perfect gift ideas to spoil mum with this Mother’s Day

Breakfast in bed might be nice, but is it better than lab-grown diamonds? Or a professional-quality blast chiller? Mother’s Day is right around the corner, and we have some ideas on how to show mum what she really means to you. St Hugo Cabernet Sauvignon: $40 At the end of the day, it’s the simple […]

First look at Dubai’s $56 billion international airport makeover

The new Al Maktoum International Airport will serve 100 million people in 2035, and has capacity for a staggering 260 million annual passengers in the years beyond. Dubai International Airport – or DXB, as it is known – was the busiest international airport in the world in 2023, according to Airports Council International. It is […]

2024 Summer Olympics: Your guide to Paris’ world party

The countdown is on for Paris’ Summer Olympics, when the City of Light will transform into a living arena for the third time in history. By Lane Nieset Paris already ranks as one of the most-visited cities in the world — with nearly 36 million visitors in 2023 — but when the 2024 Summer Olympics goes from […]