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Everybody loves Yum Cha. If you don’t, I probably would have unfriended you by now. Yum Cha means “drink tea” in Cantonese – it is originally a southern Chinesestyle morning or afternoon tea where high-quality tea will be drunk and admired, usually with a few small bites between each sip. However, this tea appreciation culture… Continue reading Listopedia: the best Yum Cha in Sydney
The days are getting shorter and the nights colder but that won’t stop thousands of people from hitting the streets of Sydney after dark this May. From May 22nd until June 8th, Sydney will light up after dark as part of the Vivid Sydney Festival of Ideas. Buildings, sculptures, billboards, the Harbour Bridge, the Opera House, laneways,… Continue reading 5 tips for taking photos at Vivid Sydney
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
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
Your wedding day is always a whirlwind – makeup, hair, dress, the actual event, the photos, the party, the after party – it’ll be gone in a flash. You spend months planning every detail but what about the wedding night? Here’s my favourite five hotels for a wedding night in Sydney. Intercontinental Sydney Double Bay… Continue reading Five Wedding Night Hotels in Sydney
I’m not afraid to admit that I like flying foxes and zip lines. There’s no shame in enjoying the childhood sensation of flying through the air and soaring like a bird, albeit for a brief second. Well, now on the NSW Central Coast you can supersize that feeling on the world’s longest rollercoast zip line… Continue reading Road testing the World’s Longest Rollercoaster Zip Line
Hotels from some of Expedia’s top trending destinations for January, 2015 DoubleTree Hilton Hotel Melbourne – Flinders Street DoubleTree is a big American hotel chain famous for one thing: its cookies. Yes, that’s right. The chocolate chip DoubleTree cookie is given out in DoubleTree hotel receptions around the world and has quite a dedicated following.… Continue reading Top Trending Destinations – January 2015
Hotels from some of Expedia’s top trending destinations for December, 2014 Melia Bali, Indonesia A private beach in Nusa Dua, garden villas, four poster beds, lagoon pool, five restaurants – what more do you need? This casual 4.5 star property is designed for relaxation by the beach. Moana Surfrider, a Westin Resort & Spa, Hawaii… Continue reading Top Trending Destinations – December 2014
Bondi is more than just Australia’s most famous beach – it’s a hub and home to many creative talents in fashion, design, architecture and publishing. It’s also constantly evolving so there’s always new hot spots to visit. Whether it’s for a retail fix, good food or for endless inspiration, here are my top five design favourites… Continue reading The Bondi Design Guide