Food
If you’ve ever watched the TV show The O.C, you’d be forgiven for thinking this beautiful stretch of coastline was filled with wealthy teenagers with too much time on their hands. The popular drama may have catapulted the O.C onto the world stage, but the reality is much better than the small screen. Yes there… Continue reading Huntington Beach and the Orange County
Once a sleepy riverside city, over the past five years Brisbane has woken up. An influx of cool cafes, new hotels and a commitment to cutting edge art are to thank for the new vibe. Expedia’s Kiwi travellers usually spend 1-2 nights in Brisbane. It’s not long but it’s long enough with our top five things to do… Continue reading 24 Hours in Brisbane
Tell someone you’re going to New York City and they’ll say, ‘Oh, I must give you my list.’ This is BECAUSE EVERYONE HAS A LIST and they are all supposedly “really good and different”. So here’s my list. (It’s really good and different.) I make no apology that 80% of the recommendations are food based. New York… Continue reading Listopedia: Zoë Foster Blake’s New York Bucket List
In a city famous for its food and wine, the foodie traveller heading to Melbourne can get overwhelmed. Where to go? What to eat? What’s not booked out? Whether you’re into degustation or casual dining, food trucks or farmgates, Mexican or modern fusion, Melbourne has something for you but you just have to find it. Enter Melbourne… Continue reading Melbourne Food and Wine Festival
Want a little piece of paradise without the price tag? How about a French holiday without the long haul flight? Always dreaming of trying out an over water bungalow? New Caledonia offers all of these and more. And even better, you don’t need to use all of your days off. Expedia’s Kiwi travellers spend 4-5… Continue reading The Five Reasons you need to try New Caledonia
The Spanish capital of Madrid is made up of more than 128 different neighbourhoods, or barrios, each with its own distinct personality. To help you uncover the city’s best sides – from historic buildings to contemporary galleries, and lush green spaces to luxury shopping strips – we’ve rounded up our top five areas. 1. Old-world splendor in… Continue reading Madrid’s best barrios
Heading to Japan? Chances are you already have a good idea of the places you want to visit, but wherever you’re headed, there are a few quintessentially Japanese moments to take in along that way. Here’s our Listopedia of essential Japan experiences you need to tick off your bucket list. 1. Order vending machine ramen From the… Continue reading Listopedia: the Essential Japan Bucket List
According to the locals, you haven’t been to Beijing, China if you done these 5 things: 1. Visit Tiananmen Square and the Forbidden City 2. Climb the Great Wall of China 3. Visit a jade factory and buy some jade – but I believe this is just a sales pitch 4. Watch Chinese Opera – if you… Continue reading Beijing’s Best Peking Duck
Unique Sleeps: Amazing hotels hand picked by Expedia Experts. The W Hong Kong. Skyscrapers are a dime a dozen in Hong Kong, there are plenty of five star hotels too. So how do you stand out in a city that’s buzzing 24 hours a day? You make a splash. A big splash. The W definitely knows… Continue reading Unique Sleeps: W Hong Kong