The July 30 Edition
Our special travel issue features a line-up of great short breaks. If you have itchy feet but little time, check out our selection of close-to-home destinations that might be just the ticket.
From Hayman Island to Wollongong: 9 celeb-approved holiday destinations
Eight high-profile Australians share their favourite domestic short-stay breaks (plus a side trip to New York).
- by Jane Rocca
A rejuvenating holiday in just five days? This is where you need to go
If you’re feeling like you need to get away from it all, we’ve rounded up 16 enticing short breaks from road trips and resorts to train rides and cruises.
- by Julietta Jameson
Opinion
Opinion
From zip-lining to abseiling, my boyfriend took me on a terrifying holiday
Could there be anything less fun than hurtling through thin air held up by a bit of dental floss?
- by Kathy Lette
Why you should talk to strangers on your next holiday
The conversations we have can enrich our travel experiences. Plus, storytelling engages our brains much more than reading facts about a place.
- by Evelyn Lewin
Flying can cause havoc with your skin. Here’s how to keep it looking fresh
It starts with cleaning your face straight after take-off.
- by Stephanie Darling
‘Nike sneakers and 501s’: Inside presenter Bianca Hunt’s wardrobe
“One day I’ll be in trackies and the next completely glammed up. But I think most people know that when I show up, I really show up.”
- by Georgie Gordon
How this performer starts his day: ‘Scotch fillet cooked with some salt and butter’
Rob Mallett plays the title character in Elvis: A Musical Revolution. He shares his day on a plate.
- by Nicole Economos
You don’t need to leave the comfort of your couch to get lost in faraway places
The best books to inspire your next trip.
- by Georgie Gordon
Cal Wilson: ‘I had terrible taste in men in my 20s. I was attracted to the bad boys’
The stand-up comedian met her now-husband and thought, “He could be a great fling.” Twenty years later, they are still together with a 14-year-old son.
- by Jane Rocca
Hitting the slopes or chasing the sun, travel essentials to get you there in style
The most stylish travel accessories for your next getaway.
- by Georgie Gordon
Leo: Be careful what you wish for this week
Free weekly forecast in life, love and career from renowned Astrologer Hedy Damari.
- by Hedy Damari
Adam Liaw’s Fijian ceviche (Kokoda)
Kokoda is one of the more popular dishes in Fiji. As with a ceviche, the fish is dressed in vinegar or citrus juice but the acidity is balanced by the creaminess of coconut.
- by Adam Liaw
Adam Liaw’s turmeric and coconut baked pork belly
Turmeric and coconut are a fabulous flavour combination found across south-east Asia. Here, they’re combined in a simple Balinese-ish pork bake that would be perfect with some steamed rice.
- by Adam Liaw