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Sofia Calvert

Travel and lifestyle writer → born in Australia, raised in Asia and the South Pacific. Loves craft cocktails and long walks to the hotel pool.
6 Surprising Things to Do in Hong Kong 
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6 Surprising Things to Do in Hong Kong 

Already ticked-off the tourist trails? Discover the beachy islands, heritage buildings and family-friendly outings this dynamic city has hidden past the harbour. A lifetime in Hong Kong might not be enough to unveil all its hidden treasures. From nearby tropical beach escapes to indoor roller-skating arenas, a mountain of abandoned deities, and paddling across Victoria […]

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Everything You Need to Know About the Paris Olympics 2024 
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Everything You Need to Know About the Paris Olympics 2024 

Including how to get around, how to secure tickets and the most unmissable events. The City of Light is about to shine even brighter in 2024 as it hosts the Summer Olympics. Paris is promising a never-before-seen spectacle, with the opening ceremony unfolding along the banks of the picturesque River Seine and sporting events teeing […]

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Bali’s Best Babymoon Destinations  
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Bali’s Best Babymoon Destinations  

Holistic wellness, fine dining on your doorstep and some well-deserved ‘me’ time: feel refreshed for new beginnings at one of Bali’s five-star hideaways.   There’s nothing like a golden beach to enhance a pregnancy glow. Whether you’re looking for a bespoke mother-to-be program in Nusa Dua, to satisfy every craving with all-inclusive dining, or simply […]

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Ultra Stylish $150m Boutique Melbourne Hotel in the Works
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Ultra Stylish $150m Boutique Melbourne Hotel in the Works

TFE Hotels has commenced construction on the luxurious Hannah St. Hotel, located on Melbourne’s Southbank.  Melbourne’s hotel scene has a new kid on the block: the boutique Hannah St. Hotel.   The $150 million hotel will house 188 rooms across 10 levels of the gleaming 62-storey Queensbridge Building, a new residential tower near Melbourne’s Crown […]

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Canary Islands: The Ultimate Guide to this Spanish Archipelago 
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Canary Islands: The Ultimate Guide to this Spanish Archipelago 

Discover the Canary Islands, Spain’s Atlantic jewels brimming with decadent tapas, tropical metropoles and beautiful landscapes that deliver the wow-factor.  Lanzarote, the easternmost of the Canary Islands in the Atlantic Ocean, presents a landscape so distinct visitors have long characterised the archipelago as Mars-like. Neighbouring Tenerife, the most well-known of the Canaries, feels a little […]

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World’s Best Afternoon Teas 
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World’s Best Afternoon Teas 

From lavish le goûter in Paris to quintessentially British spreads in London and caviar service in New York – these are the world’s best afternoon teas.  We have Anna Maria Russell, the seventh Duchess of Bedford, to thank for the delicate tradition of afternoon tea. As dinner was served fashionably late in 1840, her four o’clock […]

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Street Thai to Sky High: 7 Unmissable Bangkok Dining Experiences
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Street Thai to Sky High: 7 Unmissable Bangkok Dining Experiences

From Sunday brunch worthy of royalty to a dinner cruise full of Siamese charm – find your perfect bite in Bangkok.   Trace the locals’ footsteps to bustling fresh food markets, and join them for the city’s best pad Thai. Find a taste of the sky within the refined ambience of a rooftop grill, where the […]

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Discover the Soul of the USA: 7 Unique Ways to Experience its Culture 
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Discover the Soul of the USA: 7 Unique Ways to Experience its Culture 

Jurassic history in Hawaii, jazz heritage in New Orleans, Native American traditions in New Mexico… connect to the true heart of the USA with these unmissable experiences. Stretching over nine million square kilometres, the USA is a melting pot of cultures and traditions so vast that it’s hard to believe it all falls under the […]

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Mind, Body & Soul: The 5 Best Destinations for Spirituality & Wellness in Thailand
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Mind, Body & Soul: The 5 Best Destinations for Spirituality & Wellness in Thailand

Muay Thai, meditation and Michelin-starred eco-dining – Thailand’s wellness scene is magnificently multifaceted.   Picture Thailand and what do you see? Glowing lights and roaring markets in Phuket, dancing under the full moon in Koh Pha Ngan and nights in Bangkok you wished would never end. But underneath the surface, there’s a storied history of wellness […]

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Breathtaking Broome: 6 Surprising Things to Do (Aside from Cable Beach)  
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Breathtaking Broome: 6 Surprising Things to Do (Aside from Cable Beach)  

From the freshest local produce to all-inclusive resort luxury, educational Indigenous experiences and natural wonders, Broome is much more than just beachside bliss.  We’ve all seen the photos of camel rides through flaming sunsets on Cable Beach, but Broome’s diversity stretches far beyond this iconic experience. In dry season, this remote town is the perfect […]

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5 Reasons to Make Sequoia Lodge Your Next South Australia Escape 
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5 Reasons to Make Sequoia Lodge Your Next South Australia Escape 

Fall in love with adults-only bliss in South Australia’s Piccadilly Valley, surrounded by famous wine regions and untouched wilderness at Sequoia Lodge.  Sequoia Lodge is South Australia’s foremost wellness escape, boasting the serene tranquility of an adults-only oasis in the Piccadilly Valley. Imagine waking up to sun-soaked moments on your private deck, indulging in one […]

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The Best Beach Clubs in Bali 
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The Best Beach Clubs in Bali 

From an eco-friendly oasis made from old fishing boats to glossy bars hosting the world’s most famous acts – these are the best beach clubs in Bali. The hoteliers of Bali read our minds when they saw beautiful stretches of shore and thought, ‘those need a bar,’ and thus some of the world’s best beach […]

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