Christmas may be the most magical time, but it can also feel like a festive frenzy full of gift-giving grinchiness. Between deciphering wish lists, avoiding duplicate pressies, and trying not to blow the budget, it’s easy to forget the many reasons for the season. Enter the Five Gift Rule: your holiday hero, here to save...

While a gorgeous glazed ham is usually the star of the festive feast, tiny touches can really upgrade the festive flair of your holiday feast. We love these tips by Australian furniture brand Mocka on how to fold a napkin bow – which will transform your Christmas table decor into a merry masterpiece! Eight easy tips...

In this Lonely Planet extract, “Hidden Libraries”, the author Nancy Pearl, shares her wisdom about the wonders of the world’s secret gems for all book lovers. “One truth I’ve learned in my long career as a librarian is that a library serves different purposes for different people,” shares Nancy Pearl in Lonely Planet’s latest book...

If you’ve ever noticed the similarities between dogs and their owners (think white curly poodle with a petite grey curly hair owner, or yappy dog and yappy owner), this will come as no surprise. Research shows that when it comes to picking a pet dog, our choice can be simply based on the physical characteristics...