Experiences
Like being nice to your flight attendant and saying thank you to the bus driver, staying in the good books of the hotel staff when you travel can make life a lot easier for everyone – whether it’s a late check-out or an extra chocolate at turn down! If you’ve ever wondered what hotel staff or… Continue reading Listopedia: hotel etiquette
If there is one place in the world that I’ve been to that most resembles a storybook town, Hoi An is it. Located on the central coast of Vietnam, Hoi An is a charming, colourful, lively town that’s a must-visit for anyone travelling to Vietnam. Getting there Unless you’re travelling through Vietnam by road, to… Continue reading 48 hours in Hoi An, Vietnam
Whether you’re a powder hound, a snow bunny or a fan of the après lifestyle, check out our Listopedia of North America’s top ski resorts. Year round Winter playground: Timberline, Mount Hood, Oregon Year round skiing. Yes, that’s right, Mount Hood is the only ski terrain in America that can be skied all year round.… Continue reading Listopedia: 10 awesome North American ski resorts
It’s no longer enough to have amazing rooms, jaw dropping views, beds that make you feel like you’ve died and gone to heaven, concierge at your beck and call, and bathroom amenities that are out of this world. How well a hotel bar shakes and stirs your cocktails is extremely important. Extremely. Whether it’s a… Continue reading Listopedia: the World’s hottest new hotel bars
I’m often in Singapore on short stopovers, in transit to Europe or other parts of Asia, but I rarely put in a good effort to get to know this amazing little country. In September this year, my visit coincided with the Formula 1 Grand Prix and I was invited to a couple of race events,… Continue reading Singapore Shopover!
We chat to W Bali employee Aurel for her hot tips on where to go and what to do on a Bali getaway. Aurel, tell us a little bit about your role at this cool Bali hotel? I’ve worked at the W Bali for two and a half years. I’m the W Bali Insider that… Continue reading Expedia Expert: W Bali’s insider tips on how to have fun in Bali
Queenstown is unashamedly an adventure capital – the birthplace of bungee jumping has a surplus of hair-raising things to do, but it also has a burgeoning health and wellness scene. Here’s our Listopedia of how to experience the best of Queenstown’s health and wellness for when you want to turn down the adrenalin. Get active After… Continue reading Listopedia: Queenstown health and wellness bucket List
If you’re heading to the Northern Territory, and keen to buy your first piece of Indigenous art, we’ve got some great first timer tips from Rebecca Miniken, manager of Darwin’s Aboriginal Bush Traders. First timer tips: For anyone interested in buying art, the first thing I think they should remember is that all art is… Continue reading First Timer’s Guide to Buying Indigenous Art
Filament lamps, polished concrete, steel sleepers. We could be in any number of cool Sydney or Melbourne cafes. But we’re not. We’re in a converted mechanic’s warehouse off Darwin’s Stuart Highway. Surrounded by furniture stores and car dealerships, Sweet Brew & Co is poised to become the next Grounds of Alexandria, Sydney’s seminal warehouse café… Continue reading Hipster comes to Darwin: hot new places to eat and drink