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Just an hour after landing on the air-strip at Londolozi on the edge of Kruger National Park, I’m already face to face with a wild South African animal. Okay, not face to face, since I’m actually lying face down on a massage table, but I’m still close enough to see the cheeky baboon’s whiskers as… Continue reading Unique Sleeps: Londolozi Private Game Reserve, South Africa
At The Design Files we’re all about Australian design, especially when it comes to local creative happenings. We’re particularly passionate about local retail – we love stumbling across unique furnishings, homewares, accessories and gifts created and curated thoughtfully by clever local people. This is our round up of favourite shopping spots in Melbourne for all… Continue reading Listopedia: The Design Files Melbourne Hot List
In all my wellness travels, one of the most common questions slung my way is how do I stay healthy when up in the air? For sure, flying is incredibly taxing on our bodies. The stale air, the disjointed eating, the lack of movement and the stress (both emotional and physical) sees most of us… Continue reading Long Haul Flying Wellness
If, like me, you don’t have a nanny travelling with you, or a private jet, it’s easy to feel a little anxious about travelling with young children. Parenting is hard enough on the ground, so the thought of being trapped in a confined space 40,000 feet in the air, with hundreds of other people around… Continue reading Tips for flying with kids
Shopping when on holiday is not only an opportunity to find that special something to remember your holiday by, it’s an opportunity to absorb the sights, sounds and smells of a destination. From the world’s oldest malls to cutting-edge emporiums, check out our top spots to shop in 2016. Dubai, UAE Most travellers make a… Continue reading 2016’s Top Spots to Shop
One day a friend told me that he wanted to get his first tattoo to remind him of Portland, Oregon – the city he’d visited many times and fell in love with. As weird as it may sound, the famous kitsch pattern on the carpet at the PDX airport is what he wanted forever inked on… Continue reading Keeping Portland Weird
Food isn’t usually the first thing people think of when considering a trip to Hawaii. That’s all about to change. More recently, the place has undergone a transformation. Indeed, Hawaii is possibly one of the healthiest places to holiday right now, especially if you couple your eating journey with hiking and other outdoor adventures. Having just… Continue reading Sarah Wilson’s Healthy Hawaiian Food Guide
In the last couple of decades Byron Bay has matured from a sleepy surf spot in Northern NSW into a sophisticated town. Just an hour’s drive south of the Gold Coast, the seaside town and its surrounding hinterland regions have become a hub for some of Australia’s best food, art, music and design. Everyone from… Continue reading The Chef’s Guide to Byron Bay
A gleaming metropolis with pockets of old world charm, Melbourne and its surrounding regions have a little bit of everything for everyone. Here’s our guide to getting the most out of an extended visit to Victoria. Get your game face on Melbourne is home to a rich sporting tradition that includes horse racing, rugby, and… Continue reading The Melbourne Guide