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Why Star Villas Bali Is the Smart Choice for Sanur Villa Stays
If you’re planning a longer stay in Bali and want more than a standard hotel experience, Sanur is often where seasoned travellers quietly land. And when it comes to finding the right place to stay, Star Villas Bali has built a reputation as a trusted villa broker in this relaxed coastal district. The Star Villas […]
Living and Working in Japan: Some Tips
Catherine DeVrye lived and worked in Japan as IBM’s HR Manager. Here’s an extract from the book she wrote to help others avoid some of her own faux pas. BOWING There have been entire books devoted to bowing and business cards. I will not attempt to delve into all the intricacies of whether one should […]
Miami Destination Guide
Overview Miami is a fascinating and contradictory sort of place. Once described as “a sunny place for shady people”, the modern, flamboyant and constantly evolving city is often stereotyped as shallow and materialistic, appealing to college kids, real estate tycoons and hip hop artists. But Miami is also highly creative, with amazing private art collections, […]
Budapest: A Slow-Burning Love Affair on the Danube
Budapest doesn’t shout for your attention. It doesn’t flash neon promises or hustle you with headline attractions. Instead, it draws you in slowly, like a conversation that deepens with every hour. One minute you’re admiring a grand building; the next, you’re sitting in a steamy bathhouse at dusk, wondering why more cities don’t feel this […]
Extending your stay in Bangkok
Travelling to Thailand is not difficult. It’s well-served by airlines at all price points, has decent infrastructure, and offers a wide variety of accommodation options, ranging from ultra-luxury resorts to comfortable dormitory-style hostels. In truth, the hardest part is choosing where to go and how to stay. Many tourists and holidaymakers opt for a package […]
Toronto City Guide
OVERVIEW Words: Philippa Macken Canada’s largest city, perched on the tip of Lake Ontario, is a medley of cultures, histories and lifestyles. Toronto’s dynamic blend of distinct neighbourhoods, vibrant downtown scene and non-stop events makes this one of Canada’s most compelling urban destinations. Traditionally known as ‘Hogtown’ and ‘Big Smoke’, the city recently acquired the […]
Koh Samui Destination Guide
Words: Stu Lloyd OVERVIEW Koh Samui has grown up. No longer the backpacker backwater of the turquoise Gulf of Thailand, she’s now a sophisticated destination for a more discerning traveller. The jet set has truly arrived, and Samui spoils for choice when it comes to upscale beds, beers and buffets. There is still the opportunity, […]
Sydney Events Calender 2022-23
From this weekend, Sydney is set to welcome its biggest ever calendar of music, art, culture and sporting events this spring and summer through to 2023, with a never-before-seen line-up of global events that will supercharge the visitor economy by attracting visitors from all over the world. With its glittering coastline, coupled with its iconic […]
Paris City Guide
Words: Keith Austin INTRODUCTION PARIS is one of the great cities of the world, arguably the greatest – a bustling 21st century capital city of 10 million people that’s managed the not-inconsiderable trick of remaining relevant, modern and beautifully, wonderfully old-fashioned. Just the name evokes images of grand streets and cosy cafes, of higgledy-piggledy, cobblestoned […]
What’s new in NSW – April 2022
Across NSW there’s a new sense of connection as city chefs step inside country kitchens and multi-cultural cuisine flourishes on the Central Coast. From restored pubs to cycling tours and high tea on the coast, here’s what’s new in NSW. Food & Drink Savour flavour on the Central CoastA swag of feel-good new eateries have launched on […]
