• News

    A Life-Sized Lego House Has Opened In Denmark

    The 12,000-square metre is shaped to look like 21 stacked Lego bricks, and boasts 25 million pieces inside.

  • News

    Air France's New 'Rooftop Bar'-Like Airline Is Made for Millennials

    Joon won't be millennial pink, but it will have organic food, sneaker-clad staff and the vibe of a 'rooftop bar'.

  • News

    This New Remote-Sensing Laser System Could Put an End to In-Flight Turbulence

    Focusing on the bumps and jumps that happen in clear skies, Boeing's new technology could make knocked knees and spilled drinks a thing of the past.

  • News

    Auckland's New Weekend Market Is Just for (Very Good) Dogs

    Where to spoil your pup (or simply hang out with lots of dogs).

  • Feature

    A Quick Trip to Wellington

    With all the best bits of New Zealand — sights, food, culture — blended into a renowned arts scene, sublime food circuit and spectacular waterfront, Wellington is a top spot to head to for an easy city holiday. Let's start planning.

  • News

    A Guide to Wellington's Spectacular Outdoors

    From accessible islands to leafy wilderness, Wellington boasts alluring outdoor spots in spades.

Latest Guides
  • News

    This New Inflatable Tent-Raft Hybrid Will Change the Way You Go Camping

    Splash about in the Traft by day, then sleep in it at night.

  • News

    The World's Longest Hiking Trail Has Opened in Canada

    25 years in the making, The Great Trail is finally open to the public.

  • News

    This Remote Cabin in the Swedish Wilderness Could be the Ultimate Way to De-Stress

    The 72-Hour Project looks at the benefits of Sweden's nature-loving lifestyle.

  • News

    Hundreds of People Are Set to Converge on Aotea Square to Simultaneously 'Scream like Goku'

    Whether you're a Dragon Ball Z fan or not, it's sure to be cathartic.

  • News

    The World's First Karaoke Ferris Wheel Has Opened in Japan

    Croon tunes from one of eight rotating booths.

  • News

    This All-Vegan Cruise Liner Is Shipping Vegans to the Norwegian Fjords

    It's the world's first cruise that's 100 percent vegan.

Latest Places
  • Restaurant

    Monsoon Poon

    Cnr Custom St West And Lower Hobson Street, CBD

    Through Monsoon Poon's doors are the lantern-lit South East Asian vibes of yesteryear.

  • Bar

    Scarlett Slimms & Lucky

    476 Mt Eden Rd, Auckland

    Scarlett Slimms and Lucky is a haunt for the modern day Raymond Chandler.

  • News

    Ten Auckland Date Ideas to Tick Off This Spring

    Take heed from the animal kingdom and begin your spring courtship.

  • News

    You'll Soon Be Able to Soar Across the Desert Via the World's Longest Zipline

    Opening in the UAE December, it'll be longer than 28 soccer fields.

  • News

    Four Ways To Enjoy Vegas Without Stepping Foot Inside a Casino

    Find the fun, food and scenic sights beyond the debauchery and bright lights.

  • News

    A Less Obvious Guide to Seoul

    Find first-class chicken and beer with the Korean capital's king of chimaek.

  • News

    You Can Now Stay in the Middle of a Rwandan Volcano

    Sleep in six thatched forest villas within an eroded volcanic cone.

  • News

    Whakapapa Welcomes New Aprés Ski Spot Schuss Haus

    Ice-cold beers after a day on the slopes.

  • News

    Lonely Planet Has Launched an Instagram-Like App for Travel Inspiration

    The self-publishing content platform is your new #travelinspo go-to.

  • News

    Hilton Brings the Hôtel du Marc to New Zealand

    Enjoy a touch of French luxury this winter.

  • News

    The Less Obvious Guide to Discovering Whistler

    Discover the beauty of Whistler off the beaten track.

  • News

    Madrid's Massive New Cactus Garden Is a Succulent-Lover's Dream

    Featuring more than 400 xerophytic species across 16,000 square metres.

  • News

    A Hot Tub Amusement Park Popped Up in Japan

    Complete with an onsen merry-go-round, hot tub-themed rollercoaster that spurts bubbles and foam dance parties.

  • News

    The World's Longest Suspension Bridge Has Opened in the Swiss Alps

    The 494-metre-long pedestrian bridge reaches heights of 2200 metres above sea level.

  • News

    The Top Outdoor Adventures to Discover in Whistler

    Make those ski dreams a reality, and head into the great Canadian outdoors.

  • Gallery: National Geographic's 2017 Travel Photographer of the Year Winners

    Take a wander through some of the world's most incomprehensibly stunning moments — starting with an erupting volcano hit by a lightning bolt.

  • News

    This House-Sharing Service Is Like the Airbnb for Architecture Lovers

    PlansMatter only lists "places that have architectural intention and a story to tell."

  • News

    Italy Just Launched Nationwide Free Wifi

    Sign in once, hop online across the entire country.

  • News

    Helicopter Glamping Is Your Next Bucket List-Worthy Travel Experience

    The decommissioned Royal Navy chopper features a lounge where the cockpit used to be.

  • News

    You Can Now Take a Dip In a Parisian Canal

    It's the first time one of the city's waterways has been opened for swimming in nearly a century.

  • News

    The Seven Best One-Day Hikes Near Auckland

    Swap the pavement for coastal bush, ancient volcanoes and island sanctuaries.

  • News

    Muji to Open Its First Hotels

    You'll soon be able to stay in the Japanese home goods giant's sites in China and Japan.

  • Guide

    Eight of the Best Hotel Restaurants in Auckland

    If you sink too deep into a food coma there's always a room upstairs.

  • News

    London's New Urban Zip Line Lets You Fly Across the City at 80 Kilometres per Hour

    The city zip line — which is apparently the fastest in the world — will be set up in South London for the next 12 weeks.

  • News

    Eight Underrated Islands to Visit in Greece That Aren't Mykonos or Santorini

    Find Greek island paradise without hoards of tourists.

  • News

    This New Snow Sports-Focused Airline Flies to the Swiss Alps' Top Ski Fields

    Powdair's first flights are scheduled for December 2017.

  • News

    This Holiday Spot Has Been Named the World's Cheapest Beach

    Vietnam's Cua Dai Beach tops the list of 310 beaches from over 70 countries.

  • News

    We're Giving Away The Ultimate Local's Weekend in Auckland

    Complete with two nights in the middle of Auckland, massages, a pasta feast, some of New Zealand's best cocktails and even a shopping spree.

  • News

    A Weekender's Guide to the Red Centre During Field of Light

    Where to stay, eat, drink and sightsee on the arid plains of the Australian outback.

  • News

    Uber Is Giving Anyone With the Name 'Sam' Free Rides For a Week

    It doesn't matter whether you're a Samuel, Samantha or Samarangadingdong — it all counts.

Tap and select Add to Home Screen to access Concrete Playground easily next time. x