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 […]
One of the many things I love about my job as a yachting journalist is that I get to interact with a rare breed of creatively courageous people who are constantly pushing the envelope of what’s possible when it comes to boat design and construction. And when it comes to pushing the envelope of what’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 […]
A new report has listed the top places to travel solo. Solo travel is having a moment. According to a recent report by Kayak and OpenTable that ranks the world’s best places for solo travel, 50% of Americans plan to take a solo trip within the next year. What’s the appeal? The freedom to explore at your […]
While popular destinations like Barcelona, Venice and the Canary Islands grapple with the challenges of overtourism—spawning protests and local discontent—one European region is extending a warm welcome to foreigners: Extremadura, Spain. Here, the local government has allocated €2 million (about AUD$3.44 million) to attract up to 200 digital nomads with grants of up to €15,000 (about AUD$24,789) to move to […]
Father’s Day is just around the corner, and if your dad is the kind of guy who does it all, he deserves nothing less than the best. We’ve put together a carefully curated gift guide that’s guaranteed to make his day truly unforgettable. From luxurious watches to indulgent grooming sets, these picks are all about […]
Zane and Omar Sabré’s transition into luxury retail was never part of their grand plan – and why would it be? One was a full-time dentist and the other was studying to be the same. But faced with their father’s leukaemia diagnosis and mounting debt, the pair decided to pivot. Living on the Gold Coast, […]
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 […]
Having trouble picking out the perfect Father’s Day gift for the man who seems to have everything? Spice things up with the priceless gift of memories. Forbes Australia has curated some of the best experiences to make this Father’s Day truly unforgettable for dad. PONANT’s 10-Day Vietnamese Coastlines Voyage This 10-day voyage aboard Le Lapérouse […]