It’s hard to argue that Australia’s east coast – with its award-winning beaches and world-famous landmarks – is a "hidden gem" when it comes to tourism. In fact, regional NSW currently stands as Australia’s most popular domestic destination, attracting 66 million domestic visitors in the year leading up to March 2024, and a further 694,400 international visitors from around the world. And although places like Byron Bay are household names even outside of Australia, there are so many towns and cities across the state that attract far less hype, but are very much worthy of a spot on any travel bucket list. One prime example is Newcastle – the coastal city two hours' north of Sydney has just been listed among the top ten most underrated travel destinations in the world.

This NSW city has made a global list of the top 10 most underrated destinations in the world

In ground-breaking news for every millennial British expat currently living in the Harbour City (plus a swathe of Sydney-based Busted fans), the people who brought us 'Year 3000' and 'Crashed the Wedding' are coming to Australia for the first time ever. More than two decades after releasing their debut single 'What I Go To School For', the British boyband (if we can still call them that) is heading Down Under – they’ll be performing one very special show in Sydney on Sunday, November 3.

How to get tickets for Busted’s Sydney 2024 tour: presale, dates and everything else we know

Melbourne lovers of Latin American cuisine are in for a treat. After successfully launching his acclaimed dining concept Morena in Sydney earlier this year, renowned Peruvian chef Alejandro Saravia (Farmer's Daughters, Victoria) has announced plans to expand his empire with not one but two venues in Melbourne's swanky 80 Collins precinct.

Just in: Alejandro Saravia is bringing Sydney's hatted Morena to Melbourne

If the winter weather has got you dreaming of sunnier climes, you could be in luck. Scoot – the low-cost little sister of Singapore Airlines has just announced a huge winter sale – with reduced flights across its network (and yes, that includes Europe). The sale will run from today (Tuesday, July 2) until 11.59pm on Sunday, July 7. So you've got this week to apply for leave from work.

ALERT: Scoot is slinging crazy-cheap flights (including Sydney to Athens for just $405)

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City break step tallies tend to be in the thousands whatever the itinerary, but certain landmark climbs promise that tourists will work up a sweat.According to a new study, hikes up to viewpoints and liftless vistas are among the world’s most exhausting landmarks to experience this summer.The research by PureGym compiled the list of landmarks using the number of steps required to climb, the average temperature in the area, and the total elevation change during the ascent to create an ‘exertion score’.Norway’s Florli Stairs – all 4,444 – were revealed as the most physically demanding tourist attraction with an exertion score...

The world’s most physically demanding landmark can be found in Norway – and it features 4,444 stairs

The Wild Atlantic Way has become famous the world over for its incredible scenery and exciting things to do. From Co Donegal all the way down to Co Cork, there is some amazing coastal scenery on this Irish road trip. Recently, the Wild Atlantic Way celebrated its tenth year. Since...

Wild Atlantic Way counties ranked with stunning southern Irish spot on top

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Every year, the Caffe de Matoš transforms an urban space in Zagreb’s city centre into a communal chill zone. For 2024, Summer at Mažuranac on the square of the same name will keep guests refreshed as they relax on deckchairs, bean bags and at café tables. Drinks include craft beer and cocktails, while the food selection runs from paninis to tacos and burgers, as well as bao buns.

Chill out at Zagreb’s Summer at Mažuranac

Long lost treasures lurk beneath the seas and other waters. Ancient canoes have been discovered, as have historic crusader swords. Recently, archeologists have been exploring the beautiful waters of the Adriatic Sea. Sandwhiched between Italy and the Balkans, this sea was a hub of ancient seafaring activity. In an exciting development, as announced by the University of Zadar on Facebook, archeologists uncovered an ancient road built about 7,000 years ago. Now submerged underwater, the road lends insight into the ancient Hvar people who lived in the region in the late Neolithic period.

Researchers Discover 7,000-Year-Old Underwater Road

There are so many things to do on Governors Island that you could easily spend your entire summer there. The car-free oasis is best known for The Hills (one of city’s best parks offering unreal 360-degree views of New York harbor), but it’s also home to art installations, historic sites, a renowned spa, and highly-recommended events such as the Jazz Age Lawn Party.

The best things to do on Governors Island

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While working on an Army base in Italy, I got to visit many of the country's hot spots. I'd love to return to places like Verona and Cinque Terre.

I've traveled to many of the most popular spots in Italy. Here are the 4 places I'd return to and the 2 I'd skip next time.

‘House of the Dragon’ may seem like an unlikely place to get travel inspo, bearing in mind every Westeros location. seems riddled with murder, scheming and assorted other nastiness you wouldn’t want to have to deal with on holiday. However, one location from HBO’s ‘Game of Thrones’ may...

You can now stay in this luxe ‘House of the Dragon’ location

Oh, how the other half live. While most of us in London are fighting for our lives just to get a bog standard room in a grotty house share, there are others who are living the high life (literally), swanning about in penthouses with skyline views, private pools and maybe even their own tennis courts. Now, one of London’s most expensive penthouses has hit the market. And it’s going for a stonking £40 million.

One of London’s biggest penthouses is now on the market

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Whenever you come across a sexy and extremely attractive person, bear in mind that such physical attributes may be influenced by their zodiac signs. Among all the signs of the zodiac, some signs tend to be more attractive than others. This is usually based on the planets that rule these signs and other astrological energies that could make them more appealing.

3 Zodiac Signs Who Are Sexy

Aiming to inform the public on the history and potential future of money and monetary policy, the Croatian National Bank’s Moneterra M. useum has just opened in Zagreb. While it is billed as a money museum, it doesn’t focus on exhibiting physical coins and notes of now-defunct currencies, such as the Croatian kuna which ended its lifespan once the country joined the Eurozone in 2023. Instead, this €3.7 million project uses.

Moneterra money museum opens in Zagreb

Canada was recently ranked among the safest countries in the world — making it a top spot for tourists to visit this summer. Create an account to keep reading. By continuing, you agree to Milla's Terms & Conditions and Privacy Policy . HelloSafe, a Canadian insurance company, compiled a...

The safest countries in the world were ranked and Canada's score is impressive

BST has held some superstar names over the years, with the likes of Stevie Wonder, Taylor Swift, Bruce Springsteen and Adele all having headlined the Great Oak Stage since the festival started in 2013. However, 2024 marks the first year that a classical artist is taking the reins, and it’s no less than Italian tenor Andrea Bocelli.

Andrea Bocelli at BST Hyde Park: timings and everything you need to know

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Yellowstone National Park rangers shot and killed a person early Thursday morning during an exchange of gunfire that also left a ranger injured, the park announced. The law enforcement ranger was in stable condition and receiving medical care at a nearby regional hospital late Thursday morning. The park’s announcement did not disclose the nature of the ranger’s injuries.

Yellowstone National Park shooting leaves one dead, ranger injured

Belfast: city of riveters, inventors, linen mill girls, boxers, pamphleteers, revolutionaries, Lambeg drummers, uilleann pipers, mission hall preachers and moustachioed burghers with fob watches. Some of these can still be seen, here and there, usually in ghostly form. Now you are more likely to find cocktail creators, urban farmers, NGO officials, tech specialists, muralists, political tour guides, ravers and Irish-language teachers.

The underrated Irish city that's becoming one of the coolest spots in Europe

It's no secret – the silver screen loves Australia. Our land Down Under is home to countless cinematic corners and dramatic vistas, and this is a fact that hasn't escaped the big dogs in Hollywood. It may surprise you to know just how many massive movies have actually been shot in Australia, but we're here to tell you that it's definitely more than you think.

Iconic Australian movie locations that you can actually visit IRL

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Virginia fans of The Young and the Restless have asked where Elena Dawson (Brytni Sarpy) has been. She has not been seen or mentioned in Genoa City for quite a while. There is nothing online about Sarpy's status, and Y&R spoilers for next week do not mention the character, so fans wonder if she has been let go.

Fans of The Young and the Restless are concerned about Brtyni Sarpy and Conner Floyd's status

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This Sydney climb has ranked as one of the world's most physically demanding landmarks

As any member of the Sydney gym squad would attest, if you didn’t break a sweat, it wasn’t worth doing. And, who knew? Apparently Sydney’s Harbour...

This Sydney climb has ranked as one of the world's most physically demanding landmarks

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