“Travel changes you. As you move through this life and this world you change things slightly, you leave marks behind, however small. And in return, life — and travel — leaves marks on you.”
Anthony Bourdain (1956 — 2018)
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Cooking with flow of the seasons
From serving up sandwiches and juices at his mother’s hotel cafe in Bengaluru (Bangalore), India to curating some of the best of Peruvian food in Perth, UMA Executive Chef Xerxes Bodhanwala prides himself as a champion of plating up local produce first, which the star dishes on his menu can attest to.
Epic shortcut brings days of elation
If you want to try following in the footsteps of past Australian explorers, look no further than The Outback Way – a series of connected highways stretching from WA, through the Northern Territory and ending in Queensland.
South West savours Miss Chow’s
When restaurateur Jacquie Chan is not trading luxury pearls and diamonds in her day job, she is creating their culinary equivalent at her many restaurant locations throughout Perth – in what can only be described as a side hustle turned mind-bogglingly successful.
Soaring to New Heights
Australian Olympic gold medallist and professional polevault athlete Nina Kennedy talks about what the 2025 International Women’s Day theme, Marching Forward, means to her and how she rose to international acclaim in her sport.
Whetting the appetite with wealth of meaning
The diverse climates, histories and communities of Asia’s various regions have produced myriad traditional Chinese New Year foods – but one thing they share is they are all mouth-wateringly delicious.
Love is in the air with Air Mauritius
Whether you are jet-setting for the wedding of your dreams, a milestone anniversary or a spontaneous getaway, there are many ways to celebrate love and life among the majesty of Mauritius’ tropical climate.
Maximalism — Method to the vibrant madness
Though it may seem a visual shock compared to its pared-back minimalist counterpart, maximalism is a bold way of injecting colour, life and personality into the home.
That’s the cheese!
From locally laboured cheeses to the tasty tidbits and flavoursome drinks which complement them, the only blue you should be feeling this October is one smeared over artisanal Western Australian bread.
Running for the eighth year in a row, WA Cheese Week is back with more dairy delectables and creamy creations.
Island Allure — Mackerel Islands and Karijini National Park
Brimming with adventure and exquisite beauty, the one-of-a-kind holidays at Karijini National Park and the Mackerel Islands offer colourful, rejuvenating experiences where outback rust-red landscapes meet turquoise waters.
Spread your wings and fly on the open waters
Extreme water sports are nothing new, with traditional wave surfing recorded in cave paintings in Polynesia as far back as the 12th century, but a new variation with Olympic potential has surfaced on the Western Australian coast in recent years.
Traipsing north to see where the wildflowers are
Though the torrential rainy season in Western Australia often casts a grey melancholy over Perth city, in the north, it means the start of something magnificent — wildflower season.
Living it up in the sand and sun
Marine life encounters, glowing sunsets over the horizon and sleeping to the sounds of the waves – beachfront camping hardly needs a sales pitch.
However, for those without prior experience, sand – coupled with a tent – does not always equal confidence.
Dedicated to conserving sublime seascapes
As the siren call of the sea draws huge numbers of tourists to Western Australia’s clear waters, it is important to be mindful of both our literal and carbon footprints.
Managing your environmental impact and relaxing on your coastal getaway can, in fact, go hand in hand.
Japandi — Inspiration from around the globe
We have all heard of fusion food, but what about fusion home design?
The philosophies underpinning the renowned aesthetics of Japanese and Scandinavian decor have been crossed to develop Japandi, bringing practical, tranquil and convivial aspects to living spaces.
Trek back into nature to rediscover the trails
Did your hiking boots get moth-balled during the summer, or maybe you avoided putting in as many steps on your smart watch in favour of chilling out indoors?
Fear not – you are not alone.