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Why you should travel with your own pillow

When you’re away from home, it’s the little things that matter. Zac de Silva makes the case for bringing a little bit of home with you while you travel.

The Australian shopping capital you’d never guess

Full of quirks and hidden treasures, this Australian city is the perfect place to spend the weekend if you’re after some good old-fashioned retail therapy.

Hauts-de-France: a road trip through France’s newest region

If you haven’t heard of Hauts-de-France yet, that’s because it is indeed France’s newest region – only formed in 2016, including chateaux, the Remembrance Trail and more. It’s all within an easy drive from Paris, and here’s a six-day road-trip itinerary that will help you see it all.

The best gift ideas to treat your mum this Mother’s Day

We’ve rounded up some of our favourite travel-inspired gift ideas for Mother’s Day 2020 to make gift giving a little easier during the coronavirus.

Connect with people around the world with one-of-a-kind online experiences

Withlocals, who are all about connecting travellers and locals worldwide, have launched a new initiative to continue these connections online.

Click Frenzy dedicates major travel sale to Australian businesses in need

Click Frenzy Travel has launched a new initiative which encourages people support businesses and places in need through over 500 bargain deals. Get in quickly.

Melbourne Food and Wine Festival program highlights

Expect more fun and feasting this year as Melbourne’s Food and Wine festival returns with an exciting lineup of talent and events.

Sydney’s best Chinese New Year events to check out

Sydney is putting on a grand program of festivals to welcome in 2020 Year of the Rat. Check out some of our top Lunar festival activities.

4 upcoming food & wine festivals worth your visit

From Australia to New Zealand, we’ve rounded up the four food & wine festivals with lineups that will excite your inner foodie.

The evolution of Aboriginal art and where to find the best pieces

Aboriginal art has become one of the most attractive and interesting forms of painting today. Check out the Sydney gallery home to some of the best pieces.