Vivid by boat, boom time for Minor Hotels and a Sydney bar’s big birthday bash

So that was June, huh? Somehow, we’ve reached the halfway point of 2025 already. And as we turn our back on the first half of the year, we also say goodbye to the shortest day too. Here in Sydney, we’re keeping our chapped fingers crossed that this means warmer weather – or at least warmer … Read more

1 bar, 2 restaurants, 14 years and a million bucks

There’s nothing quite like starting a month off with a bang—especially with young 2023 dragging its heels. But March has really hit the ground at a pace and is making up for some time lost. Even just two weeks in, we’ve hit a few great places in Sydney to eat and drink, celebrated Sydney WorldPride … Read more

Panorama Lounge – the secret rooftop bar of the InterCon Sydney

Panorama Lounge Bar InterContinental Hotel Sydney

Perched 31 storeys above Sydney Harbour, Panorama Lounge Bar is as exclusive as its views are spectacular. But this is how you can drink and dine at one of Sydney’s best rooftop bars. I’m pretty sure it didn’t take long to come up with the name for this excellent pop-up bar. Panorama sums up this … Read more

3 San Diego rooftop bars you must visit

San Diego was built for rooftop bars. From its perfect weather and range of views to its friendly locals and SoCal lifestyle, this city should have way more high-up open-air drinking spots. Here are our 3 favourite San Diego rooftop bars you must visit. We’ve spent a lot of time in San Diego rooftop bars! … Read more

Double Bay eat, stay, play – how holiday like a Sydney local

A weekend away from the fast pace business end of Sydney’s CBD doesn’t have to mean a long drive out to the country. We’ve discovered the perfect spot right on our doorstep in Double Bay – one of Sydney’s more affluent yet relaxed waterside suburbs. When you think of a holiday in Sydney, thoughts usually … Read more

The world’s best burger – Pearl’s Liquor Bar, West Hollywood, LA

It can be nigh impossible to find good bars when you’re in a new place. Sometimes sites like Yelp or Urbanspoon just don’t cut it. And wandering the streets merely triggers Hangry. We found Pearls in West Hollywood by asking a professional – our new favourite travel trick! One of the best ways to get … Read more

Zeta Bar – Apres Ski for winter

We always love to see what interesting things the guys at Zeta Bar at the top of Hilton Sydney are going to do next. This winter’s not disappointed with ‘Apres Ski’ every Friday for the next couple of months. The last time we saw Zeta Bar transform it was to the tune of belly dancing … Read more

Where to drink in Milan – Terrazza Aperol

Milan’s duomo – the spectacular Milanese Cathedral – is one of the most important pieces of medieval architecture in the world. As we sipped on our ice cold Aperol Spritzes and gazed at the duomo’s spikes and spires, we couldn’t agree more. Some find the need to climb its mighty walls to peer out at … Read more

Where to drink in California – Altitude Sky Lounge, San Diego, CA

It’s hot from its latitude, it’s dry from the desert and its coastal breezes cool everything down when needs be. Because of this, San Diego is a rooftop bar mecca. San Diego is one of those… outdoorsy sort of places. But I don’t mean a hike up a mountain or interminable days spent under canvas (Mrs … Read more