International Traveller

Kāmana Lakehouse is the latest addition to Queenstown’s hotel offering. Located high above Wakatipu Lake, the boutique property’s 73 rooms feature contemporary design (inspired by the Kāmana bird and its natural habitat) and luxe amenities, while the

I’ve got to admit that I am a city girl at heart. There is something about the constant buzz of activity, the possibilities around every corner, the concentration of humanity. Talk to any seasoned traveller, or those who aspire to travel, and they ar

Celebrated young chef Adam Handling, of the Frog Hoxton and Frog by Adam Handling in Covent Garden, has a third London restaurant to his credit with the opening of Adam Handling Chelsea, the flagship restaurant inside the luxuriously exclusive 54-roo

Japan and the words ‘tropical island getaway’ aren’t usually a combination that jumps to mind, but the Okinawa Islands are the country’s best-kept – or perhaps worst-kept – secret. A cluster of more than a hundred islands, Okinawa has long drawn Japa

When it comes to enjoying the open road, it’s hard to go past the USA. Go off-route, find your own way, and explore this vast country and its fascinatingly diverse states with DriveAway, the self-drive specialists. With limitless stretches of highway

For many, Grand Canyon National Park is a sightseeing coach stop, a natural tonic for the lights of nearby Las Vegas and a ‘been there’ photo opportunity. But the world’s most famous canyon in Arizona, which is celebrating its 100th anniversary as a

One of the true joys of travel lies in fully experiencing the food cultures of the destinations we visit. Often, it’s through food that we really connect with a country and nourish a greater understanding of its people and their way of life. Holland

A hotel with a cause is not something you come across every day. Especially not one that’s been designed in the Netherlands, before being barged along the North Sea Canal and over to the River Thames. The eight-million-kilogram Good Hotel spent a yea

Experience everything the diverse land of Norway has to offer, from majestic mountains to deep fjords, the wild Norwegian Sea and more. Discover the country’s prettiest towns and most dramatic landscapes on an unforgettable scenic rail journey, then

I’ve been told that the Surf Lodge is the hippest place in the Hamptons, but when I arrive I almost feel like I am back home in Australia. Located in Montauk, on the tip of Long Island, just off New York City, this casual surfer’s-style motel, a regu

Jordan’s treasures – from Petra to Wadi Rum – are typically found at the end of a ride through lunar-like landscapes marked by arid hues, roadside goats and scattered Bedouin camps. And a visit to one of the country’s most hidden gems is preceded by

ABOUT US With its fleet of extraordinary, unique and authentic clipper ships, Star Clippers invites you to visit some the world’s best destinations in the style and comfort that can only be found aboard a private yacht. Small enough to venture into t

“Do I look focused?” asks Nasha, star graduate of ORIGIN COFFEE ROASTING ’s barista school and a self-described modern coffee wayfarer. “Well, I am.” The Zimbabwean loves an audience, and coffee-tasting demonstrations here provide a pre-converted one

The white concrete cube cuts a contrast against the muted stone and neatly neoclassical architecture of nearby Königsplatz, a square commissioned by Bavarian king Ludwig I in the early 19th century to make Munich look like Athens. It punctures the la

If Vancouver is Canada’s version of Sydney, then Winnipeg – the capital of prairie province Manitoba – is more like Melbourne. It’s undeniably trendy, with a strong craft-beer scene, a funky streetscape full of murals and a world-class museum. Add to

ARKINSTALL Honolulu, the capital of the Aloha State and home to famous Waikiki Beach has long been celebrated as a fly-and-flop tropical destination: one that conjures up images of grass-skirt-wearing hula dancers swaying to the harmonious sounds of

The mid-morning sun throws dappled light across her royal blue shiny exterior – I spot her immediately as we enter the azulejo-embellished São Bento station in Porto. Sitting patiently at platform six, our chariot back in time (and concurrently into

Standing on the banks of the muddy Mutum River, a decision has to be made – and quickly. Hordes of hungry caiman crocodiles are advancing on me, mouths open, no doubt hoping for a bit of breakfast limb. “Oh, don’t worry about them!” laughs my guide N

It is early in the morning and I’m standing on the corner of Graham Street in the Central neighbourhood of Hong Kong Island looking at one of the most Instagrammed sights in the city. It’s a street artwork by artist Alex Croft, commissioned by the ce

I am standing in front of a former warehouse awash with luminous gold, green and blue tiles depicting Portuguese folk tales. A sign on the front reads ‘A Vida Portuguesa’ – The Portuguese Life (avidaportuguesa.com). It sits on a lively square in the

Much of Lisbon’s charm lies in its diverse neighbourhoods. Here are the most interesting areas to explore. PRÍNCIPE REAL, essentially one long street – Dom Pedro V – is filled with independent boutiques, concept stores, cool bars and restaurants. The

Morocco’s fabled ‘Rose City’ is a mesmerising metropolis fringed by rolling desert, oasis-like palmeries and the snow-capped Atlas Mountains. Marrakech’s rich heritage dates back nearly a thousand years; what was once an old caravan town along the su

I am more of a creator than a hatmaker. I like to play with the circle in my designs,” says Hungarian milliner extraordinaire Valéria Fazekas. “The circle is mysterious. In the simplicity of its fluid lines you can create beautiful shapes.” Fazekas s

Devour a buttery Viennoiserie pastry and sip an espresso – or, better still, an elegant coupe of Veuve Clicquot – under the hidden arcades of the Louvre’s Richelieu Wing. You’ll pay for the privilege, of course, but the inimitable location and charac

A walk through the city’s old Indian, Chinese and contemporary Malay influences. Start with coffee and one of this cafe’s renowned breakfast bagels baked fresh on site. The cafe also produces its own yoghurt that comes served topped with fresh fru