Is the casino culinary scene in Australia on the verge of a cataclysmic paradigm shift, whereby it begins to, at last and finally, mimic the best of the best in Las Vegas (or, indeed, the best of the best in Melbourne and Sydney)? Is it possible that in the foreseeable future local epicures will wine … More

A paragon culinary capital in wine-mad Burgundy, Dijon is a wonderful (gourmand and gourmet) escape. Birthplace of that famous pungent mustard – a quintessential French ingredient if ever there was one, even if Canada provides the inherent mustard seed – the city is home to some of the best restaurants in France. Dijon, 150,000 people … More

The term “Australian cuisine” is a quasi-oxymoron no more. Restaurateurs and chefs, from Perth to Brisbane, proudly brandish it on menus and promote a seasonal type of “national” cuisine the likes of which was not so apparent ten or twenty years ago. Oz television chefs, from Kwong to Stone, have global celebrity. On the high-end … More

Singapore is known all over the world as a clean, orderly, and safe country in Asia. It prides itself with milestones in advanced technologies as well as chic and highly developed shopping districts. In terms of financial clout, it joins the likes of Hong Kong, South Korea, and Taiwan on the list of dynamos in … More

If this clip fails to send shivers down your spine, check your pulse. The Rugby World Cup will take over New Zealand from September 9 to October 23, as 20 nations compete for the Webb Ellis Cup from Invercargill to Whangarei. After you watch this promo, you may just want to book your ticket to … More

I want to take my husband somewhere special for Father’s Day to give him – and me! – a welcome reprieve from our 11-month-old twin girls. My budget is not limitless, however, so we may have to stay close to home. Thoughts?
Priti S., Canberra

Resort in Ubud, Bali – Photo credit
First of all, before our non-Oz … More

The Rugby World Cup may not be as big as other quadrennial international events like the FIFA World Cup, Summer Olympics or ICC Cricket World Cup but know this: over 100,000 overseas visitors will be in New Zealand from September 9 to October 23 to attend the seventh edition. In terms of sheer global exposure … More