In news that will surprise no Sydneysider who has brought up the cost-of-living crisis in the last convo they had (so, pretty much all of us): Sydney has fallen in the global rankings of “most liveable cities”. After all, it was just confirmed we’re living in the second most expensive place in all of the world to buy a home. What may surprise you, though, is that our city has also maintained its status within the top-ten most liveable cities, comparative to other places throughout the world. Last year, Sydney placed fourth in the world in this same Index – and this year, we’ve dropped down to equal seventh with Vancouver (another city with a drop-dead gorgeous harbour), due to a decreased infrastructure score.

Sydney has dropped in the global liveable cities rankings (but the results may surprise you)

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Lake Como is one of Italy's dreamiest lake destinations — here's how to plan the perfect visit.

Italy's Deepest Lake Is Also Its Most Glamorous — With Luxury Hotels, Stunning Mountain Views, and Fairy-tale Towns

Retiring in Asia offers a unique blend of affordability, safety, and cultural richness. With a budget of less than $2,000 a month, retirees can enjoy a high quality of life in some of the world’s most stunning and welcoming destinations. This article explores ten of Asia’s safest and most...

10 Safest Places To Retire in Asia for Less Than $2K a Month

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My family went on an open-ended trip to Europe, and we ended up buying a house in Portugal. We don't have plans to live in the US full-time again.

We went on a trip to Europe 3 years ago and never left. Our kid's life is way better here than it was in the US.

A lot of us think of the beach as a place to stretch out on the sand, catch some rays, and do sweet FA. But then there are those who are checking out the swell, ready to grab their board and carve up the waves. We’re talking, of course, about...

These are the best ‘surf stays’ in the world, according to Airbnb

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Do you know anyone who has dual nature? Such two-faced zodiac signs are friendly but they gossip about others behind their backs. They can lie to you without batting an eyelid. However, detecting a two-faced person isn’t easy for everyone. They often compliment their friends when they achieve a goal or change their wardrobe. But they will make negative remarks about you to someone else. What other traits do two-faced people have?

3 Zodiac Signs Who Are Two-Faced

Germany is a country known for its efficiency, beautiful landscapes, and rich history. But dig a little deeper, and you’ll find that it’s also home to some truly unique and surprising laws. While every country has its quirks, Germany’s can leave you scratching your head. Not sure what we’re talking about? Here’s a look at some of the weirdly illegal things you can’t do in Germany.

Weirdly Illegal Things You Can’t Do in Germany

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The FBI has seen a rise in scams targeting timeshare owners. In this kind of scam, criminals con these part-time property owners into shelling out hefty sums of cash, all under false pretenses related to their timeshare properties.

FBI warns that Mexican cartels are targeting Americans with timeshare scams

Seven years ago, I went stargazing in one of the world’s officially recognised “Dark Sky” zones – Takapō in New Zealand’s South Island. In the dark of night, I lay back in a steaming hot bath at Tekapo Springs and gazed up at trillions of twinkling (and shooting) stars, brighter than I’d ever seen them before, thanks to a lack of light pollution. As you’d expect, there are a fair few of these Dark Sky zones in NZ, and scattered across regional areas of the world; what there are far less of are “Urban Night Sky Places”, in cities. Until this week, there were only nine of these throughout the world – now a tenth location has been designated, and it’s here in Sydney.

This Sydney spot has officially been named Australia’s first urban night sky place

Hot off Montreal's ranking as one of the world’s 20 best cities for food in 2024, a new list has been published about the city's other claim to fame: traffic. With orange cones, road closures, changes of traffic direction and construction a normal occurrence in Montreal, it should come as a surprise to absolutely no one that the city was ranked one of the world’s most congested cities.

Montreal has just been ranked one the world’s most congested cities: here’s why

The area surrounding the 12 Apostles is undergoing a big glow-up, and now the first new addition to the site is ready for visitors. A new $9.2 million viewing platform has just opened, situated near Princetown along the Great Ocean Road, offering a new vantage point for marvelling at the majestic 12 Apostles.

A brand-new lookout has just opened to visitors at the 12 Apostles, with stunning views of the landmark

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Why Idaho Ranks in the Top 10 States Americans Are Flocking To in 2024. A lot of Idahoans are saying 'Idaho is FULL! Go find somewhere else to live!'. With that said, MANY people and their families are flocking to this state and calling it home.

Why Is Everyone Relocating To Idaho?

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What is more summery than an icy, sweet frozen drink? If the heat wave is getting to you, try whipping up this simple frozen strawberry lemonade. All you need is your choice of lemonade and some frozen strawberries. You can use store-bought lemonade, make your own from scratch, or a powdered version. As for strawberries, frozen ones are the easiest choice. If you'd rather use fresh, add at least two cups of ice until you reach a nice, frozen consistency.

2-Ingredient Frozen Strawberry Lemonade: Beat the Heat!

Yaremi Kordos & Evolution Cuban Jazz and young Croatian pianist Borna Pehar are the headline acts at Jazz in the Vineyard in Međimurje, which takes place August 23-25. Given the prime Saturday night slot, the Havana singer has already performed with the big names from Buena Vista Social Club and will be appearing here with top double bass player Roland Abreu and Polish tenor saxophonist Taras Bakovskyi. Their Latin jazz party starts at 8.30pm on August 24.

Line-up confirmed for Jazz in the Vineyard festival in Međimurje

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This rumor, first shared before France's 2022 presidential election, has now spread in the United States.

Fact Check: France's First Lady Brigitte Macron Isn't Trans

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One of my lowest points during homelessness occured on an oppressively hot day. I remember being so parched I could not speak. My mouth had become filled with grit as dust devils swirled around the hot pavement upon which I walked.

Opinion: Help homeless find water in scorching Denver heat this week

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California regulators just stopped AT&T from pulling the plug. California’s Public Utilities Commission on June 20 rejected AT&T’s application to stop providing landlines and other services in areas where there is no other option.

Still Need Your Landline?

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One might be wise to wait until after Independence Day to adopt one of these cats. They just don't like the noise of fireworks, which, combined with the sudden, scary changes of a new home might not make for a great start. Come Friday, the 5th though, go and grab up one of these terrific cats, all available from local, Kansas City shelters.

Celebrate your 4th with one of these great cats

Last June, Burna Boy became the first African artist to headline a London stadium with his sell-out show at the London Stadium. If you missed out then, don’t worry, because he’s returning for round two this summer. Burna’s show last year had guest appearances from Stormzy, Dave, J...

Burna Boy at London Stadium: timings, tickets and everything you need to know

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Some Parisians are talking about defecating in the famous Seine River to protest the $1 billion Olympics cleanup -- and President Emmanuel Macron.

Pooping in Olympic river? Not even the 2024 Paris games can bring divided France together

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This country is set to overtake France as the world’s most visited destination

France has pretty much got it all – lovely beaches, gorgeous mountains, marvellous vineyards, idyllic countryside and dynamic cities in between. So, it’s no wonder it’s...

This country is set to overtake France as the world’s most visited destination

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