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The Best Hotels in Melbourne
The best hotels in Melbourne Credit: Visit Victoria Melbourne Melbourne Chris Singh Melbourne has never lacked great hotels, but the city’s spread of accommodation has expanded into an impressive range over the past few years. A wave of new openings has pushed local design to the forefront, doubled down on luxurious digs, highlighted the city’s cultural cache, and flourished outside of the CBD.
The 17 Best Men’s Skincare Brands In Australia
There comes a time in every man’s life when he really should start thinking about taking care of his skin. Ideally, before the bathroom mirror begins delivering unsolicited feedback. The best men’s skincare brands make that task considerably easier, whether you’re putting together your first proper routine or upgrading the moisturiser you’ve been buying out of habit for a decade.
Our guide to 39 of the best cafes in Melbourne
Our guide to 39 of the best cafes in Melbourne Credit: Visit Victoria Melbourne Eating Out Chris Singh Melbourne’s cafe scene is second to none and these local favourites prove it. Where are the best cafes in Melbourne? It’s one of the most divisive questions you can ask, with everyone in this sprawling city having a passionate opinion. Of course, there’s no definitive answer. Finding the best Melbourne cafe is a bit like searching for the best sushi in Tokyo.
Amé opens in Darlinghurst this week, bringing Japanese-Peruvian dining to Oxford Street
Sydney’s dining scene is getting a new taste of Peru this week, with Ibby Moubadder’s hospitality group ESCA opening Amé, an ambitious 115-seat Nikkei restaurant on Oxford Street in Darlinghurst. Opening Thursday, 22 October, the restaurant has been five years in the making and will be led by executive chef Erik Ortolani, whose work at Itō and Jōji has already helped shape ESCA’s approach to Japanese-inspired dining. Nikkei cuisine has always been something of a rarity in Sydney.
Hong Kong’s Michelin-starred Yardbird is returning to Sydney for a rare one-night pop-up
Hong Kong’s celebrated yakitori restaurant Yardbird is coming back to Sydney for one night only, with chef and co-founder Matt Abergel bringing his acclaimed Japanese-style chicken skewers to Surry Hills on Wednesday, 25 November. The Michelin-starred restaurant has built a global following since opening in 2011, making this a particularly exciting opportunity for Sydney diners who haven’t managed to visit its Hong Kong home.
Tash Sultana and The Rubens to play free concerts at Apple Sydney this November Original
Tash Sultana and The Rubens are heading to Sydney for a series of free, intimate concerts this November, as Apple celebrates Aus Music Month with four special events at its flagship CBD store. Running every Thursday from 5 to 26 November, the program also features acclaimed producer Styalz Fuego and Sydney DJ Anna Lunoe, who will host conversations with the artists throughout the month.
The Narwal Flow 2 robot vacuum shows how far automated cleaning has come
I was so impressed with the original Narwal Flow that I gave it four and a half stars when I reviewed it late last year. It was the mopping that did it for me, offering a near-flawless performance in an area where others have lagged. After testing numerous robot vacuums across a broad range of prices, I considered it one of the best I’d used. Its mopping system was especially impressive, solving some of the more frustrating issues I’d encountered with competing models.
Every major concert, show and music festival coming to Las Vegas in 2027
A good number of our readers regularly find themselves travelling across America for conferences, industry events and music festivals, particularly along the West Coast. And while those trips tend to be built around work commitments or a particular event, keeping an eye on what’s happening in Las Vegas can turn an otherwise routine business trip into a holiday worth remembering. After all, they don’t call it the Entertainment Capital of the World for nothing.
Every major concert, show and music festival coming to Las Vegas in 2027
A good number of our readers regularly find themselves travelling across America for conferences, industry events and music festivals, particularly along the West Coast. And while those trips tend to be built around work commitments or a particular event, keeping an eye on what’s happening in Las Vegas can turn an otherwise routine business trip into a holiday worth remembering. After all, they don’t call it the Entertainment Capital of the World for nothing.
Sculpture by the Sea 2026 opens at Bondi with 100 artworks and a milestone 30th anniversary
This year’s Sculpture by the Sea feels particularly heavy as we approach the 1st anniversary of the Bondi Beach shooting. One of Sydney’s most beloved annual art exhibitions is back, with the world’s largest free outdoor exhibition officially opening along the Bondi to Tamarama coastal walk on Friday, 16 October.
Apple HomeView launches in Australia with a gorgeous design and a smarter Siri
Apple has officially unveiled HomeView, its latest attempt to become the centre of our increasingly connected homes. The new smart home display is available to pre-order in Australia from today, 14 October, priced at $449, with the first units arriving on Friday, 13 November. Now that John Ternus has taken the reins as Apple’s new boss, it seems the Cupertino-based company is ready to ramp things up with innovation it’s been sitting on for quite a while.
Best Melbourne Bars for Drinking Like a Local
Best Melbourne bars for drinking like a local Credit: Peter Frederick Cole Melbourne Eating Out Chris Singh Visitors are often curious about how to find the best bars in Melbourne, and in a city like this, secrecy is overrated. While locals and out-of-towners alike would prefer the air of exclusivity that comes with stumbling upon a hidden gem in Melbourne, the truth is that this city’s exacting standards are so high; it’s not hard to find a reliably good time.
The 55 Melbourne Restaurants Worth Planning a Trip Around
The Mornington Peninsula might be synonymous with summer, but winter offers equally compelling reasons to visit. Come winter, the Mornington Peninsula transforms into a relaxing and rejuvenating escape. Think misty trails and dramatic ocean views along the rugged coastline, drinking and dining by crackling firesides, fewer crowds and a more small-town feel – the perfect ingredients for a slow and restorative weekend. If you want a truly local winter experience, here’s where you need to go. 1.
Sennheiser MOMENTUM 5 Wireless review: Four years later, was the wait worth it?
The market for premium over-ear headphones has been eerily quiet over the past few years. Ever since Apple released its AirPods Max in 2020, there’s been a sense that the category has settled into a comfortable rhythm, with manufacturers seemingly less interested in making substantial leaps between generations. We’ve seen a stronger showing elsewhere. Sony has continued refining its wireless earbuds, while Jabra and Sennheiser have been busy developing excellent in-ear options across the mid-range.
West Hollywood brings back free Sunset Strip music series with Sheryl Crow as headliner
West Hollywood has always been renowned for live music. As far as rock history goes, Sunset Strip has long dominated headlines thanks to its glitzy, chaotic past as a haunt for some of the most famous names in the game. Legendary venues like Whisky a Go Go, The Roxy Theatre and the Troubadour are still positioned as some of the most coveted venues for live music in the country. And so we’re surprised it’s taken so long for WeHo to lock this in.
The Oppo Reno13 Pro still holds up exceptionally well a year later
The shelf life of smartphones is changing profoundly. As flagship prices continue to climb and year-on-year improvements become increasingly difficult to distinguish, there’s a growing argument for looking backwards whenever a major manufacturer releases its latest phone. Oppo is a good example. The brand’s latest Australian flagship, the Find X9 Pro, is an impressive piece of tech when it comes to specs, with a 200MP Hasselblad telephoto camera and an enormous 7,500mAh battery.
31 Melbourne Rooftop Bars to Try This Summer
31 sunny rooftop bars in Melbourne you need to try Credit: Visit Victoria Melbourne Eating Out Chris Singh The best rooftop bars in Melbourne range from hidden terraces above laneways to sky-high cocktail bars overlooking the CBD. Pairing gorgeous perspectives of Melbourne’s skyline with sunset views and late-night cocktails is just as indelible to the city’s weekly rhythm as a morning coffee and a trip to one of Melbourne’s many markets.
31 Spots For The Best Coffee In Melbourne
31 best coffee shops in Melbourne right now Credit: Visit Victoria Melbourne Eating Out Chris Singh Whether you’re searching for a quick flat white or a specialty filter coffee, it’s easy to find exceptional coffee in almost every Melbourne suburb. From those laneway espresso bars in the CBD to neighbourhood favourites in Brunswick, Fitzroy and Footscray, Melbourne’s coffee culture is sacrosanct and inseparable from the city’s identity as Australia’s capital of culture.
6 upcoming Australian tours perfect for hip hop fans
While hip hop has been on a wavy trajectory in the past few years, plagued by sameness and algo-baiting TikTok trends, Australian fans have been relatively starved for good international rap concerts over the past twelve months. Even from a local perspective, we’ve only seen the likes of Hilltop Hoods, Kerser and Miss Kaninna doing the rounds recently. November and December will, however, flip the script on the drought.
14 Most Indulgent Melbourne Day Spas
Chris Singh is an arts, travel and food journalist with 17 years of experience in digital media and 4 years of experience in SEO writing. He is the former travel editor of premium men's lifestyle title Boss Hunting and currently balances his role as Deputy Editor-At-Large of the AU review with freelance travel writing gigs at Australian Traveller, Luxury Escapes, Cruise & Travel and Sydney Travel Guide.
Qantas is about to launch direct Sydney to Las Vegas flights
Las Vegas is about to get much closer to Sydney. If you’re already mapping out where music might take you in 2027, Qantas’ new direct flight could be very useful. We first heard about the route back in February, but with the inaugural flight now less than three months away, it’s worth putting back on your radar.
Eurail is now Interrail: What the major European rail change means for Australian travellers
Eurail is officially disappearing after more than 60 years, with the famous European rail travel brand adopting the Interrail name globally from 10th September 2026. It’s a significant change for Australian travellers planning European adventures. Until now, Eurail passes have been sold to travellers from outside Europe, while Interrail has traditionally been the equivalent for European residents. That distinction is now gone.
Foo Fighters announce intimate Melbourne show for just 1,250 fans at Crown LIVE
World-dominating rockers Foo Fighters have announced a special intimate Melbourne show at Crown LIVE this November, giving just 1,250 fans the rare chance to see one of the world’s biggest rock bands in a venue significantly smaller than the stadiums they usually command. The Foo Fighters Crown LIVE show will take place on Monday 16th, wrapping up the Melbourne leg of the band’s Take Cover Australian Tour with a one-night-only performance.
Why The Bluebird Cafe in Nashville is still one of the world’s most powerful music venues
When a song strikes deep, time seems to disappear with everything else. I’ve long thought music has a way of reaching parts of us that our conscious mind can’t always make sense of. There are feelings buried somewhere beneath the language we use every day, emotions we may recognise without ever being able to properly articulate them. Then the right song comes along and somehow communicates with that part of you directly.
1 Hotel West Hollywood review: This hotel hides one of the best Sunset Strip secrets
It was Ian Schrager who defined the importance of common spaces in the modern hotel industry. He’s the reason every hotel wants to be “boutique” – even if they have more than 100 rooms – and why so many hotel marketing terms have been added to the eye-glossing dictionary of hospitality buzzwords.
Featherdale Sydney Wildlife Park brings you closer to Australia’s icons
In collaboration with Featherdale Sydney Wildlife Park Sydney has plenty of icons that travellers recognise before they arrive. The Sydney Opera House rising above the harbour is the most obvious one. A ferry making its way towards Manly is another. The Blue Mountains always capture imaginations with their iconic landscapes. Australia’s wildlife belongs in that picture too, particularly for those who have grown up seeing kangaroos bounding across screens and koalas clinging to gum trees.
Why Australians will love an AmaWaterways cruise from Paris to Normandy
Australians hardly need convincing to visit France. Paris has long been one of the great stops on a European holiday, although many trips barely venture beyond the capital before moving on to another country. Following the Seine towards Normandy changes that. AmaWaterways’ seven-night Paris & Normandy cruise starts and finishes in Paris, using the expansive river to reach places that would otherwise require a fair amount of planning to string together independently.
13 Incredible Hikes Around Melbourne
Chris Singh is an arts, travel and food journalist with 17 years of experience in digital media and 4 years of experience in SEO writing. He is the former travel editor of premium men's lifestyle title Boss Hunting and currently balances his role as Deputy Editor-At-Large of the AU review with freelance travel writing gigs at Australian Traveller, Luxury Escapes, Cruise & Travel and Sydney Travel Guide.
12 last minute Father’s Day gift ideas for 2026
Father’s Day has a habit of sneaking up on us. And while Dad might insist that he doesn’t need anything, turning up empty-handed this Sunday probably isn’t the strongest way to test that theory. Gifts still matter, especially when it comes to parents. Fortunately, buying for dads has become a bit more interesting than defaulting to socks, whisky and something vaguely related to a barbecue.
Sydney Fringe Festival
The 2026 Sydney Fringe Festival is coming in hot this Saturday, with a huge free street party set to take over Stanley Street this Saturday. New South Wales’ largest independent arts festival returns this August, bringing more than a month of theatre, comedy, music, dance, cabaret, circus and more to Sydney. It’s official: Sydney Fringe Festival 2025 was one for the record books, posting the highest ticket sales and largest number of participating artist’s in the festival’s 15-year history.
In New York City, aperitivo often saves the day
Like all people of good taste, I am obsessed with New York City. The sense of community, the hospitality, the dynamism, the energy and the breathlessness of it all. All of it. It may smell of humanity’s worst indulgences – I’m not blind to the decay of a hyper-capitalist, hyper-pressurised rat race – but once you’re locked into the grid, it’s hard to imagine being anywhere else. “This city has chewed me up, spit me out, and built me up so many times. So. Many.
Why I always find myself coming back to New York City’s Top of the Rock
New York City’s famous Top of the Rock represents its limitless ambitions in many ways that Manhattan’s other observation decks cannot. And I can qualify that by looking at how warm and energising the feeling of nostalgia is. Whether it’s your first time up to the iconic deck, or your fifth, you’ll know that feeling. It’s hard to describe, really. Most people grow up with some sort of mental map in their head of what New York City looks and sounds like.
Luxury dining events are coming back to Australia, and it’s about time
I feel like it’s been awhile since we’ve really seen a dining series of this size and scale. Given the popularity of annual events like Good Food Month, it’s a surprise we’ve had to wait this long for a new program of food and drink events to dance around Australia’s capital cities and elevate the food industry. It’s perfect timing, after all.
The Animal Crossing: New Horizons adventure returns to SEA LIFE Sydney Aquarium
With winter in full swing, there’s no better time to revisit old favourites that bring a comforting sense of nostalgia. Families return to much-loved traditions, children revisit games they’ve played countless times, and parents find themselves connecting with their kids on a deeper level through sharing their interests. There’s something quietly special about seeing a familiar world take on a new form, especially when it spills beyond a screen and into the real world.
This “hidden gem” Green Square hotel is ideal for a switch-off staycation
When you look at any of the world’s sprawling “big cities”, whether that be Tokyo, New York City or Chicago, you’ll find that their accommodation options aren’t all clustered around the central business district. Sure, the grand dames and big chains tend to favour a central location, but you can find interesting, premium accommodation in places you wouldn’t usually expect.
Wellness and photography are the perfect marriage in Japan
One of the best things about travelling with a proper camera has nothing to do with photography. It has everything to do with how the mind works. Specifically, it’s how attention works. Attention is a prerequisite for presence, which in turns it the essential ingredient for wellness. Attention is important, and the very idea of it has gone through a profound change with technology over the past 15-16 years. It was not my first time in Japan.
The Dreame H16 Pro Steam knows how to drop it low
Robot Vacuum manufacturers are trying to make things jump (and mop without slushing dirt around). Phone manufacturers are constantly tweaking their cameras and trying to make life (even) easier for content creators. The ones building wet and dry vacuums? What keeps them up at night is profile. How can they produce a vacuum cleaner that can completely transform its profile from a vertical stick to a perfectly flat device that can fit under every piece of furniture in the household?
Gear Patrol: Bellroy’s Lite Carry On vs Transit Carry On
Bellroy has always been my favourite brand for carry solutions. I used to do a bit of writing for Rushfaster, which is the world’s biggest online retailer for quality carry solutions like bags, packing cubes and whatnot. Writing about a few Bellroy products was my first assignment, and since then, the Australian company has been my standard for bags, phone cases, slings and everything else in their increasingly wide range.
Gear Patrol: Bellroy’s Classic Duffel does a fine job (and looks good doing it)
Before Bellroy became synonymous with backpacks and slings, it built its reputation by solving small, everyday frustrations in the carry solution space. That’s always been the appeal. The Australian brand is big on refinement and has become one of the top apparel labels emerging from Victoria in the past few decades. The Classic Duffel follows the same philosophy that has made Bellroy such a reliable brand.
I’ve dreamed of staying at Conrad Tokyo for over a decade, and it did not disappoint
Tokyo’s visual supremacy is born from contrast. Plenty of pockets around the city blend Edo-period Japan and 21st-century Japan in an effortless, almost disorientating way, speaking a distinguished visual language that echoes across the entire city. There are many unique things about Tokyo; this is definitive. I’ve been to this incredible city around ten times throughout my career, and am always taken away by its many gorgeous parks.
Quality Inn Mesa Verde is all you really need for a historic stop in Colorado
I’ve never been on a road trip in America. Despite having visited and written stories about the country for the better part of my 18-year career, hitting the great open road was a new experience for me. Long story short, I have a lot of childhood trauma around moving vehicles, so I’ve never been physically able to learn how to drive.
1 Hotel Melbourne is a (literal) breath of fresh air along the Yarra River
I make no secret of my love for 1 Hotels. I’ve stayed in several of the brand’s US properties to date (1 Hotel South Beach in Miami is my favourite), and see it as a necessary evolution for a hospitality industry constantly seeking new ways to be authentically eco-conscious. There are plenty of sustainability initiatives out there that have shown the general public that you can care about the environment without compromising on comfort and quality.
Discover Lakemba’s Haldon Street after dark
Sponsored by the City of Canterbury Bankstown As the sun drops behind Lakemba’s low-rise shopfronts, Haldon Street settles into its evening rhythm. Generations of migration, food traditions and daily life sit beneath it all, but at ground level, it’s movement and light that take over: charcoal smoke drifting from open shopfronts, voices carrying across the pavement, the glow of late trading windows.
Narwal’s Freo Z10 solves the “mopping issue” most robot vacuum cleaners have
Robot vacuums are getting smarter at avoiding obstacles and mapping homes. However, a surprising number still struggle with the part most people actually notice day-to-day: cleaning hard floors properly. Too many mop pads simply drag moisture around until the floor smells vaguely cleaner, while corners collect grime and kitchen tiles slowly lose their shine over time. And yes, I’ve ever had high-end models lose their grip after a few washes and start going rogue with their mop. It’s the design.
Sailing with Journey Beyond Cruise Sydney is the ultimate way to see Sydney Harbour
Sponsored by Journey Beyond Having been admired for its supreme beauty since the late 1700s, Sydney Harbour stands as one of the world’s most endearing icons of grand nature and aspirational travel. So it makes perfect sense that cruising Sydney Harbour with Journey Beyond Cruise Sydney is still an essential for anyone visiting this spectacular city. Sydney Harbour is usually one of the first things people plan into a trip.
Breakfast with the Koalas at WILD LIFE Sydney Zoo
WILD LIFE Sydney Zoo’s Breakfast With the Koalas experience is guaranteed to be a highlight. Located down at Darling Harbour, the unique wildlife activity brings you close to the gentle creatures, right before the crowds start filing in. Picture this, you’re on the Koala Rooftop with a buffet breakfast, and the animals are right there. Koalas nearby, kangaroos moving through the habitat below. It’s pretty relaxed, and no one’s rushing you through it as the day starts at 7:30 am.
My favourite dishes in New York City right now
You can’t really understand New York City’s food scene until you’ve been up to New York State. The entire land is like one big farm, giving the epicentre of capitalism access to the top shelf of American produce. The Culinary Institute of America is up there, smack bang in the heart of leafy Hyde Park, and it’s been producing the country’s best chefs since the 1940s. New York City benefits by proximity.
Deebot T80S Omni makes easy work of hard floors with new mopping system
I’ve tested around ten robot vacuums over the past few years, trying to make sense of just how many brands have hit a market that’s reaching the kind of hyper-competitiveness we used to see with noise-cancelling earbuds. Ecovacs is a clear market leader in this category, and in Australia, it’s one of the most dependable robot vacuum companies.
Dogo Onsen: What it’s like visiting the Japan’s oldest bathhouse
Soaking in really hot, mineral-stacked water with a dozen naked strangers is one of the most important traditions in Japan. And that’s saying a lot in a country that has turned intentional stillness into a life-giving art form, whether it’s at a gentle tea ceremony or along a quiet path in a scrubby forest. This country offers a lot; it demands just as much. Yet media perceptions of Japanese people being aggressively overzealous when it comes to rules are grossly exaggerated.
Insta 360 X5 unlocks a whole new level of content creation
At its most basic, reframing is just dragging your finger across the screen. You move through the footage like you’re choosing what to look at, not building a timeline. And so it’s exceptionally intuitive, with the companion app cleaner than popular video editing tools like CapCut. Add a few keyframes, and suddenly you’ve got smooth pans, tracking shots, even something that looks vaguely like a drone move. No real technical skill required. If you want to go deeper, you can.
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