Only in America: Road Trip Randomness

America seems built for road trips. The easy highways between the big cities and the changing landscapes as you cross the country make it an enjoyable way to explore the diversity of the states. But a road trip is about much more than the destinations - it's about the journey and the things you find…

ByMichael Turtle16/06/2025

Travel & Leisure

Cat Heaven: The Purrfect Café in Japan

In the Japanese capital, Tokyo, space is a luxury. Residents live in small apartments, stacked on top of each other, sharing with generations. They're lucky if there's room for grandma... let alone a pet. Most apartment blocks ban animals yet people still crave the interactions with their furry friends. Enter the cat cafe. These…

ByMichael Turtle16/06/2025

Destinations Travel & Leisure

10 Beautiful Secret Beaches

As summer heats up in Australia, everyone is flocking to the beach. While we've got some of the best coastlines in the world, there are plenty of stunning beaches to be found overseas. There's a good chance you've heard of the famous ones - from Rio de Janeiro's Copacabana to Venice Beach in Los Angeles…

ByMichael Turtle16/10/2024

Travel & Leisure

Greek Getaway: The Private Island Of Jackie Onasis

After being in the public eye for so many years, John F Kennedy's widow sought refuge in the middle of nowhere. Jackie Onassis, as she was known by this stage, travelled to a small island in the middle of the Ionian Sea off the coast of Greece. The island, called Skorpios, was owned by her…

ByMichael Turtle31/05/2023

How to Make the Perfect Gin & Tonic

A gin and tonic might not be the first drink you associate with Spain, but in the past decade it has become one of the most fashionable things to drink. With this new fashion has come a deeper appreciation of the drink and the Spanish have studied at a gastronomical level how to make the…

ByMichael Turtle28/09/2021

Entertaining & Wine Travel & Leisure

On Your Bucket List: Cooking In Tuscany

By Michael Turtle By now we all know that Elizabeth Gilbert went to Italy for the 'eat' part of her 'Eat, Pray, Love' world tour. There is something about Italian food which just oozes romanticism and it's more than just the taste. Perhaps it's the tradition, the way the names sound, or the care…

ByMichael Turtle16/04/2021

Travel & Leisure

Bangkok: Finding Great Thai Street Food

By Michael Turtle One of the highlights of a visit to Bangkok is the colourful and hectic streets, filled with little food stalls. It can also be one of the scariest things if you have never tried it before. These stalls don't look like the restaurants we're used to and there's often a fear that…

ByMichael Turtle21/09/2020

Travel & Leisure

North Korea Exclusive – A Glimpse Inside The Axis Of Evil

The world knows very little about what happens inside North Korea - but the citizens of the isolationist country know even less about the outside world. The leaders of the country rule with fear, secrecy and complete authority. The country is powered by propaganda and a pseudo-religion built around the powerful Kim family. It is hard to…

ByMichael Turtle30/09/2016