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Stephanie Mikkelsen

Steph once had an Instagram account dedicated to Melbourne's best sandwiches (before it was a thing), and now spins words about hotels, regional dining, viennoiserie and travel things in between. Is passionate about copy with puns, multi-channel content strategy, good PR hooks, pastry crawls and cultured butter.

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This Melbourne Hotel Turns a Luxury Car Showroom into a Showstopper

Buckle up for a suite ride at The Royce in Melbourne, where space, service and style come in spades. Find out what to expect. Melbourne loves a clever reinvention, and The Royce is one of its finest. Once a glittering 1920s car showroom, it now stands as a boutique hotel that swaps engine roar for […]

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What to Expect From the USA’s Newest Train Journey

Find out what life is like onboard the Canyon Spirit, a new luxury train journey that travels between Colorado and Utah. From TikTok reels to luxury itineraries, train travel is having a serious moment. It’s being rediscovered for what it does best: slow us down, connect us to landscapes, and allow us to travel with […]

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Why This is the Best Inner-Sydney Suburb for Long Stays

Sydney’s inner-city suburb of Chippendale has had a glow up of late with adventurous art galleries, budget-friendly hawker markets and hotels that celebrate the area’s industrial-heritage buildings. Once a gritty factory-lined fringe suburb, Chippendale has undergone a dramatic urban transformation. It has retained its historic buildings but turned them into crowd-approved restaurants and characterful pubs. […]

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19 of the Best Restaurants & Bars in New Orleans

Get a taste of the Big Easy with our guide to the best restaurants and bars in New Orleans. New Orleans plays by its own rules, and constantly breaks them all the same. Thanks to a unique blend of Creole and Cajun culinary influences, the city’s home to food and drink that you simply won’t […]

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A Long Weekend in Nagambie (And Why The Mitchelton Hotel is the Perfect Base)

Explore why Victoria’s Goulburn Valley is an underrated long weekend destination, and start planning your own trip away with our itinerary. If you’re looking for a country escape that’s just a couple of hours from Melbourne, Nagambie should be on your radar. Set on the Goulburn River and surrounded by wineries, it’s got that small […]

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Location, Location, Location: This Bangkok Hotel Does it All

Royal Orchid Sheraton Riverside Hotel Bangkok puts key landmarks, delicious food and one of the city’s most famous shopping destinations at your fingertips. Find out why this Bangkok hotel is one of our picks for your next trip to the Thai capital. Finding the perfect hotel in Bangkok is like choosing what to eat from […]

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What to Eat, Drink and Do in Noosa

On Queensland’s Sunshine Coast, Noosa offers more than just beach views and boutique shops. These are some of our favourite spots for eating, drinking and exploring while you’re there. Whether you’re in Noosa for a quick getaway or a slow holiday, there’s plenty to keep you busy and well-fed. From good food and crisp beer […]

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A First-Timers Guide to Visiting the Galapagos Islands

Planning a holiday in the Galapagos Islands? Then read up on this first. The Amazon, Serengeti Plains, Borneo, South Georgia: all sit comfortably on lists ranking the world’s premier wildlife-watching destinations. Now, add the Galapagos Islands to that list. Once you’ve been to this volcanic archipelago, it’s easy to understand why Charles Darwin started to […]

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Vietnam Airlines Premium Economy Review: Is the Upgrade Worth It?

Vietnam Airlines Premium Economy is a great option for those who appreciate a little extra space and a fast-tracked airport experience. The seat and route Melbourne (MEL) to Ho Chi Minh City (SGN). Seat 10A (window and bulkhead) on an Airbus A350-900 aircraft. 7 hours, 40 minutes. Is there a loyalty scheme? You can accumulate […]

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Vietnam Airlines Business Class Review: Lie-Flat Beds, Pho and Lotus Lounge Drinks

Vietnam Airlines Business Class turns an eight-hour overnight flight into something closer to a hotel stay – lie-flat bed, tablecloth dining and a crew that folds the toilet paper into a triangle. Vietnam Airlines Business Class on the Ho Chi Minh City–Melbourne route costs upwards of A$5,400 one way – a significant step up from […]

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The 2025 Anniversaries Worth Travelling For

Take a global spin to some of the biggest celebrations of 2025. Ends of wars, beginnings of nations, 2025 has a bumper crop of anniversaries including the birth of modern Vietnam and the end of World War II, Oscar Wilde witticisms and Julie Andrews’ mountain romps. Austria: Waltzing in Vienna Women fainted, welded-together couples scandalised […]

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6 of the Best Bars in Tokyo

You’re back from a trip to Tokyo and the questions start rolling. “How was the food? What did you eat? Where was the best meal?” We can get to that. First, let’s talk about the drinks. The bar scene in Tokyo is compelling, diverse, fun and ever-changing. There are elegant establishments with besuited bartenders, hidden […]

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