If you were on your feet cheering when Ariarne Titmus scored yet another medal, watching on with teary eyes as Saya Sakakibara won the BMX racing event after an emotional journey, and staring in amazement when Arisa Trew became our youngest-ever gold medallist – then chances are, you were an Olympics fanatic during the Paris 2024 Games.

Welcome back our Victorian Olympic and Paralympic athletes at this massive homecoming party in Melbourne

Sure, the Paris 2024 Olympics went by faster than Julien Alfred, the Paralympics have flown by at an even more staggering pace, and while there’s still events yet to be competed and medals yet to be won, the closing ceremony is right around the bend. So, it’s time to...

The lineup for the Paralympics closing ceremony so far

While most of Tokyo’s biggest summer festivals have come and gone, that doesn’t mean the city will be quiet until autumn leaves roll around. This is, after all, Tokyo, one of the world’s most vibrant cities. This September 6-8 weekend, there’s an interesting mix of events happening...

3 exciting festivals happening in Tokyo this September 6-8 weekend

We all know Sydney and Melbourne – they’re the go-to cities for any traveller touching down in Australia. But once you’ve ticked off all the bucket list items – we’re looking at you, Sydney Harbour Bridge and Opera House – where to next? Sure, you could continue adventuring along the Great Ocean Road to Adelaide, or wind your way up the coast to Brisbane – but why not shake things up? Ditch the crowds and head to these lesser-known, yet equally awesome cities in Australia.

The 10 most underrated cities in Australia (according to an Aussie)

If things were beginning to sound quiet on the Melbourne-Sydney rivalry front, prepare for some noise. The Academic Ranking of World Universities for 2024 (ARWU) has been published, and in turn the best university in Australia has been revealed. Drumroll, please... The University of Melbourne has again been crowned Australia's...

This is officially the best university in Australia, according to a new global ranking

We’ve all heard of the Orient Express, but what about the Norient Express? No, that’s not a typo – instead, it’s the name of a dazzling new service which is set to launch through Norway (get it?). Due to launch in autumn 2025, the inaugural service...

You’ll soon be able to explore Norway on this dazzling new train

Whether you matched on a dating app, your friends set you up on a blind date, or you met someone you asked out and you're wondering where to go for a first date but have no ideas, we recommend 20 bars, restaurants, and cafes with amazing options. We’ve divided this...

16 Places for a first date

Every so often, Sanrio joins hands with a popular brand to create a co-branded collection, and Singaporeans go wild each time – take the recent McDonald’s Hello Kitty collab, for example. Ironically, it’s always adults that are rushing to snag these cartoony goods for themselves, but that just goes to prove the timelessness of Sanrio’s very cutesy appeal. It’s now time to gear up for yet another mad rush this September, as Starbucks Singapore is soon dropping their latest Hello Kitty collection to commemorate the iconic character’s 50th anniversary.

A Hello Kitty Starbucks collab will drop in Singapore this September with cute merch and themed menu items

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When you head out on a cruise, you’re most likely thinking about suntan lotions, umbrella cocktails, and endless buffets. You’re not likely to be thinking about disappearing without a trace.

Vanished At Sea: Mysterious Cruise Ship Disappearances

Fashion lovers are going to lose their heads over the V&A’s big autumn 2025 exhibition, focusing as it does on the sartorial tastes of one of history’s most notable bonce droppers. 'Marie Antoinette Style' will look at Marie Antoinette, the French queen who was put to the guillotine in 1793 during the French Revolution, and her enduring impact on fashion, design and culture, as well as ‘the origins and countless revivals of the style shaped by the most fashionable queen in history’.

An extravagant exhibition about Marie Antoinette is coming to the V&A next year

Taiwanese restaurant mini-chain Bao are set to open up a brand new spot. Bao City will launch on September 26 at Bloomberg Arcade in the Square Mile, joining other Bao outlets in Borough, King’s Cross, Soho and Marylebone, alongside the two branches of Bao Noodle Shop in Shoreditch and Battersea.

A brand new branch of Bao – complete with karaoke – is opening

Tried to get Oasis tickets at the weekend and failed miserably? Today could be your lucky day. To say sorry for the dynamic-pricing-website-crashing fiasco, Liam and Noel have announced two new dates at Wembley. Time to dust off the old Stone Island parka. What are the extra dates for Oasis...

Oasis have just announced two extra September shows in London

As if an after-dark stroll around Kennin-ji, Kyoto’s oldest Zen temple, wasn’t transcendental enough, this hugely popular, hi-tech-powered event heightens the experience through a combination of the latest in audio-visual and projection technology, and ‘Neuro Music’ audio that affects brain waves at a deeper level than a conventional background soundtrack. Located in the historic former capital’s Shijo-Gion district, this elegant temple has already wowed tens of thousands of visitors with its Zen Night Walk Kyoto experience that brings a new dimension to this sacred site that boasts over eight centuries of history.

Kyoto's oldest Zen temple is now open for a surreal night visit

After years of campaigns and fundraising, Snowdonia National Park Authority has officially approved the expansion of the beloved Bala Lake Railway. Speculative work on extending the 156-year-old line has been going on for 10 years and over that time Bala Lake Railway Trust has managed to raise a whopping £4 million to make it happen. The plans have now got the go ahead. after an initial proposal was rejected in April last year.

This popular heritage railway line is getting extended

Back in February, plans were revealed for a brand new city to be built connected to the new Western Sydney (Nancy Bird Walton) Airport. The huge new CBD – the first major city to be built in Australia in more than 100 years – is set to feature more than 10,000 new homes and more than 36 hectares of public open space, including a huge NYC-style central park. Today, more details on what we can expect at Bradfield City Centre have been released, as the masterplan has been given the tick of approval.

REVEALED: The master plan for Western Sydney's huge new garden-filled CBD

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Looking to get in touch with nature and share the experience with other community-minded people? This weekend’s California Biodiversity Day is built for you. While this fun day happens on Saturday, September 7, the following week (through September 15) is set aside for exploring California nature. The week involves an array of “bioblitz” micro-events designed to have a hands-on experience with our environment, as well as guided nature walks, art experiences, cultural demonstrations and restoration efforts. There are currently 180 events planned all across California. Our state is one of the most biologically diverse areas in the world—so let’s celebrate it and protect it.

7 ways to get out and explore San Francisco on California Biodiversity Day

It could be the end of the road for Lime bikes... in one west London borough. Brent Council has given Lime until October 31 to remove all the e-bikes in the area if it ‘continues to ignore’ safety concerns about where the bikes are parked. The council said the cycles have caused ‘havoc’ in the borough, particularly for pedestrians and disabled people, causing locals to ‘sour’ on them.

Another London borough wants to ban Lime bikes

Big Mamma Group are known across London for their OTT Italian restaurants; Gloria, Carlotta, Circolo Popolare, Ave Mario and Jacuzzi – pictured above. They’re now set to launch the UK's very first non-London restaurant, with the trattoria-inspired La Bellezza set for Birmingham. There's no official opening date yet,...

Big Mamma opening first UK restaurant outside of London

Where will both gamers and melomaniacs be on September 13? The answer: an orchestra performance of music from Final Fantasy VII Rebirth, the Japanese fantasy media franchise. The world tour lands in Singapore for one night only, so strap in for an electrifying medley of arrangements from Square Enix’s hit video game series. Over 100 musicians from the Singapore Metropolitan Festival Orchestra and chorus, led by renowned conductors Arnie Roth and Eric Roth, will be playing beloved scores and exciting new pieces. Accompanying the thrilling compositions are stunning, high-definition video scenes created exclusively for the event. Immerse yourself in this sensational multimedia concert experience, featuring one of the world’s most visionary games of all time. Tickets are selling quickly so get them here.

Final Fantasy VII Rebirth Orchestra World Tour

Looking for something fun to do next weekend? A massive festival celebrating all things south-east Asian is coming to Battersea Power Station, and tickets are free. CelebrASIA is taking over the old Art Deco station for three days, from September 13-15, with legendary food vendors like Roti King, performances, and plenty of workshops. Here’s everything you need to know.

A free festival celebrating south-east Asian culture is coming to London next weekend

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Swim Gran Prix comes to Cascais for a weekend of competition

Athletes eagerly awaiting the chance to compete in the Swim Grand Prix 2024 can now prepare their gear and finalize the last details, as their opportunity...

Swim Gran Prix comes to Cascais for a weekend of competition

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