• 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.

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    This Hidden Wildflower Garden Just Out of Sydney Opens Six Weekends a Year

    This August, take the rare chance to peek inside the usually closed Muogamarra Nature Reserve.

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    Smoking in Outdoor Dining Areas Has Been Banned in Victoria

    Stubbing out is now on the menu at restaurants, cafes and licensed premises, as well as food festivals.

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    Five Places for Winter Camping Between Brisbane and Melbourne

    The best campsites from Brisbane to Sydney to Melbourne for fires, wine tasting and most importantly, doggos.

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    The UK's Insanely Popular Bingo Rave Is Coming Back to Australia

    Another chance to yell "bingo" and wait for the drop.

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    Sydney Just Had One of Its Hottest Winter Days on Record

    It hit 26.5 degrees to make it the warmest July day ever.

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

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

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    Meet Sydney's New Same-Day Gift Delivery Service, LVLY

    Bringing flowers, chocolates, beer and espresso martinis straight to your door.

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    NSW's Central West Is Getting a New Pop-Up Glamping Retreat

    Soak up the splendour and serenity of Lake Lyell.

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    Italy Just Launched Nationwide Free Wifi

    Sign in once, hop online across the entire country.

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    Five Ways to Escape the Chill in Your City this Winter

    Eating, drinking and luxuriating in steamy pools — winter has never looked so good.

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    The Best Places for Stargazing In and Around Sydney

    From city observatories to experts-only spots off the beaten path to historical hideaways, you'll want to look up here.

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    Brisbane's Bus Drivers Are Going on Strike — and Giving Everyone Free Rides

    It's part of the RTBU's continuing campaign for safer buses, a fair wage increase and modern rostering practices.

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    We're Giving Away the Chance to Create Your Very Own Winter Escape

    Win $1000 to beat the cold with your ideal winter getaway.

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    Helicopter Glamping Is Your Next Bucket List-Worthy Travel Experience

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

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    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.

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    Five After-Dark Activities To Do With Your Mates This Month

    Noodle markets, night kayaking, karaoke and more — there's plenty to do in the eve this July in Brissie.

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    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.

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    The Ten Best Yoga Studios in Sydney

    These light-filled studios will help you master your yoga, from vinyasa through to savasana and post-practice cups of tea.

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    The Ten Best Yoga Studios in Melbourne

    These light-filled studios will help you master your yoga, from vinyasa through to savasana and post-practice cups of tea.

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    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.

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    A Breakdown of MONA's Ambitious Proposal for a Giant Five-Star Hobart Hotel

    David Walsh's plans for an elevated hotel, an art anti-casino, an amphitheatre and a giant library.

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    Daily Detours for the Week of July 10

    Featuring a cultural excursion through Fortitude Valley.

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    Daily Detours for the Week of July 10

    Featuring a heated post-work swim.

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    Daily Detours for the Week of July 10

    Featuring quite possibly the world's best croissants (seriously).

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    Daily Detours for the Week of July 3

    Featuring a late night of viewing and creating art at the MCA.

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    Daily Detours for the Week of July 3

    Featuring a haven of endless summer in East Melbourne.

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    Daily Detours for the Week of July 3

    Featuring a feast at Brisbane's oldest burger joint.

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

    Find Greek island paradise without hoards of tourists.

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    Daily Detours for the Week of June 26

    Featuring a high-flying adrenaline rush several metres above ground.

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    Daily Detours for the Week of June 26

    Featuring an picturesque, undulating trek through Melbourne's north.

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    Daily Detours for the Week of June 26

    Featuring a game of bingo you've never played with your gran.

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

    Powdair's first flights are scheduled for December 2017.

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    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.

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    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.

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    Sydney's Axe Throwing Joint Maniax Is Coming to Melbourne

    Say hello to your new favourite pastime.

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    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.

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    Daily Detours for the Week of June 19

    Featuring an afternoon of record store reminiscing.

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