Exploring the Culinary Delights of Hong Kong and China: My 5-Day Gastronomic Trip With Lee Kum Kee

When I last visited Hong Kong with my family as a young girl, I vividly recall how overwhelming the city was compared to our farm in outback Australia. The bustling streets were ablaze with neon lights stacked on top of buildings in decorative Chinese script. Nothing was legible to our Western eyes, and it felt…

ByRobyn Foyster19/12/2024

Holidays Lifestyle & Homes

The Ultimate Christmas Gift Guide for Guys

Whether he's your brother, boyfriend or the BBQing boss in your life, these Christmas Gift ideas for men will slay (err, sleigh?) so much harder than a pair of socks ever could! Hemp Hand Scrub, $18, by The Body Shop This scrub combines hemp seed oil and natural exfoliants. It's gritty in the best way…

ByMarie-Antoinette Issa19/12/2024

Entertainment News

Mufasa v The Lion King: Who is the Real King of the Movie Jungle?

When I took my six-year-old nephew Leo (aka "The Lion") to the premiere of Disney's Mufasa: The Lion King, the nostalgia was real. For those of us who grew up with the 1994 classic - a film that taught us about loss, love, and the Circle of Life (Jonathon Taylor Thomas style) - there’s a…

ByMarie-Antoinette Issa18/12/2024

Holidays Lifestyle & Homes

Purrfect Christmas Gifts For Pets. And, Their Parents!

This Christmas, give your furry friends a present they will paw-sitively adore! Whether it’s a practical carrier, a luxurious scent, or a gourmet meal, these Christmas gifts for pets (and their parents!) are sure to bring joy to your furry family members. Tavo Dupree Airline Carry-On Carrier & Seat Travelling in style has never been…

ByMarie-Antoinette Issa18/12/2024

Health Relationships

Why Couples Breakup In December

There is never a good time to break-up, but it seems more and more couples are choosing December – around the Christmas period - for the big split. What should be the happiest and most exciting time of the year for children, and young couples; often ends with sadness, conflict and confusion for some, and…

ByDr Karen Phillip18/12/2024

Beauty & Fashion Hair Skin & Body Make-Up

The Top 10 Retro Beauty Icons

Countless beauties have influenced hair and makeup trends over the years - from Cleopatra, that original beauty queen with her milk-bath-softened skin and smouldering kohl-laden lids, to the modern-day golden-haired goddess that is Gisele. But a handful of women deserve Hall of Fame status, for their talent in hitting upon signature looks so gorgeous that…

ByKatrina Lawrence17/12/2024

Food & Drink Recipes

This Festive Stuffed Pumpkin is Perfect for Vegan Christmas Celebrations

Between the ham, turkey, and heaving spreads of fresh seafood, plant-based people can start feeling a little left out on December 25! Fortunately, this recipe for a Festive Stuffed Pumpkin With Pearl Couscous in Silky Walnut Sauce is an excellent option for those keen to plate up a showstopping Christmas vegan meal. The stars of…

ByMarie-Antoinette Issa17/12/2024

Hair Skin & Body

Slinky, Shiny (and Versace-Approved) Hair

Designer Donatella Versace's infamous shade of platinum blonde might not be for everyone, but her signature style - long and lean, falling from a straight middle part - is a beauty classic. There's no other 'do that can give your look such insta-polish, not to mention add overall glow. And that's why it rears its…

ByKatrina Lawrence16/12/2024

Beauty & Fashion Make-Up News & Trends

Black-Tie Beauty: Fail-Safe Makeup For A Fancy Night Out

'Dress code: Black Tie'. That's easy enough on the fashion front: You can either wear a black tie literally - more on the re-emerging lady-tux trend in a minute - or you can grab the most glamorous, glitzy gown in your wardrobe (any colour will do, but black will always look appropriate). But what…

ByKatrina Lawrence16/12/2024

Destinations Travel & Leisure

Discover Your Ultimate Wellness Getaway Based on Your Zodiac Sign

Your zodiac sign can reveal the perfect wellness getaway for you. Whether you crave adventure, relaxation or transformation, your astrological traits are key to the ultimate retreat. Here’s a guide to choosing a wellness getaway based on your sign. Aries Aries loves outdoor adventure and excitement, so an active escape with hiking, rock climbing and…

ByMia Barnes16/12/2024