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HOW TO PLAN A NEW ZEALAND ROAD TRIP WITH ROOM TO BREATHE

A New Zealand road trip sounds wonderfully simple: collect the keys, point the car towards a mountain or coastline, and decide where to stop along the way. The reality is usually less cinematic. Someone needs to find the accommodation, check the next fuel stop, share the route and work out whether the scenic detour is actually open. That does not mean the trip needs a rigid schedule. It means a little preparation can protect the freedom that makes a driving holiday appealing.

Aug 123 min read

HEADING TO THE SNOW? HOW TO PREPARE YOUR CAR FOR A WINTER ROAD TRIP

For many Australians, a trip to the snow means one thing before the skis come out: a long road trip. With almost two million people heading to the snow in NSW, Victoria and Tasmania each year, alpine getaways are a major part of the Australian winter.

Aug 103 min read

WHY MORE AUSSIES ARE CHOOSING CABINS OVER FIVE-STAR HOTELS

Cabins, roadside motels and regional accommodation are becoming more appealing Luxury travel has long been associated with five-star hotels, fine dining and lavish resorts. But new research suggests many Australians are redefining what a premium holiday looks like, opting instead for road trips, regional destinations and simple accommodation that offers freedom rather than extravagance. According to research from East Coast Car Rentals, younger Australians are leading the shi

Jul 172 min read

DO NOTHING HOLIDAYS RISE AS YOUNG AUSSIES EMBRACE SLOWER TRAVEL

The era of the packed holiday itinerary may finally be losing its appeal, with more younger Australians now embracing “do nothing” holidays and slower, more flexible travel experiences.

Jun 93 min read

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SHARKS SHOW UP WHERE OFFICIAL TRACKERS CAN'T SEE THEM: HERE'S HOW YOU CAN FIGHT BACK

Sarah Beardmore, co-founder of Dorsal Summer is coming, the beaches are calling, and Aussies are about to head into the water with a serious information gap staring them down. According to Sarah Beardmore, co-founder of Dorsal, Australia's largest shark sighting platform, a string of serious shark sightings has slipped through the cracks of official shark monitoring programs in recent weeks: sightings that happened outside the hours, or outside the states where those program

TIRED OF DATING APPS? THIS SYDNEY MUM IS MATCHMAKING WITHOUT THE SWIPING

For anyone who has ever spent an evening swiping through dating profiles only to wonder why finding someone you actually like feels like applying for a job, a Sydney mum has come up with another option: put the phone down.

YORKSHIRE TEA EXPERT REVEALS THE ONE MISTAKE RUINING YOUR CUP OF TEA

Forget everything you think you know about making the perfect cup of tea. We sat down with Will Dixon, Tea Buyer at Yorkshire Tea, to settle the debate once and for all, from the great milk-first-or-last row to why your kettle habits might be killing your brew. Q: What's the single most common mistake you see Australians making with their tea? A: Either rushing the process and not giving the tea long enough to brew, or using low-quality tea," says Will. "If you don't start th

THIS AUSSIE SKINCARE BRAND TURNS 5,000 YEARS OF AYURVEDIC WISDOM INTO YOUR NEW SKIN RITUAL

Skincare trends come and go, but Australian brand AyurScience is betting on something a little more permanent: 5,000 years of Ayurvedic wisdom. While the rest of the beauty world chases the next big active, this pharmacist-founded label is proving that some of the most effective skincare science was written centuries ago — it just needed a modern translation. Heritage Meets the Lab Bench AyurScience was founded by brothers Rajesh and Mitesh Thakorlal, registered pharmacists w

HOW AN ANCIENT BERRY IS THE SECRET WEAPON YOUR CLEANING CUPBOARD IS MISSING

A cleaning brand built on a 5,000 year old berry is finally coming home. Soapnut Republic, founded by Australian Kim Gilliland and New Zealand-born Bobby Mitchell, has launched into the Australian market after a decade building a loyal following across Asia, the UK and Scandinavia. The couple, who now run the brand from Cape Paterson on Victoria's Bass Coast, first had the idea while living in China and expecting their first child. Bobby had swallowed household cleaner as a c

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