Category: Travel
Kiwi’s travelling to Sydney, beware: NSW Health has issued an urgent drug alert after six people were hospitalised with opioid overdoses after reportedly using substances they believed to be cocaine. The incidents, recorded across Sydney and Western NSW in March, have raised serious concerns about contaminated drug supplies. Of the six cases, one person required […]
The United States government under President Donald Trump has introduced a new immigration rule that advocates warn could place transgender travellers and migrants at greater risk of scrutiny, visa denials and even deportation. The regulation, titled “Enhancing Vetting and Combating Fraud in the Diversity Immigrant Visa Program,” was finalised on 11 March. It requires visa […]
From cutting-edge entertainment to world-class dining and unforgettable nights out, Las Vegas proves it still delivers the ultimate sensory escape, whether it’s your first visit or your fifth. Las Vegas has a reputation for excess, but with international tourism currently a little softer (thanks to the worst president the country has ever seen), the city […]
The 48th Annual Sydney Gay and Lesbian Mardi Gras officially launches today, transforming Sydney into a global stage for queer celebration under the 2026 theme ECSTATICA. This evening, the Progress Pride Flag will rise above Sydney Town Hall, marking the start of 20 days of theatre, music, protest, party and community connection across the city. […]
Sri Lankan authorities have withdrawn official backing for an LGBTQ+ tourism initiative following criticism from religious leaders and conservative groups. The Sri Lanka Tourism Development Authority (SLTDA) had previously endorsed a proposal from Equal Ground, an LGBT+ advocacy organisation, to promote the Indian Ocean nation as an inclusive travel destination. When the endorsement was announced […]
YOUR EX’s Oliver Hall discovers Nelson is a sun-soaked, arts-forward city offering cultural festivals, boutique wineries, luxury stays, and queer-friendly experiences that feel like home. There is a point, driving the curve of the coastline into Nelson, where the world suddenly turns postcard-perfect. The road sweeps around sunlit bays, hills fold softly into the sea, […]
YOUR EX’s Oliver Hall discovers Manchester doesn’t whisper its brilliance — it belts it out like Liam Gallagher – It’s a city that hums with history and house music, where drag queens and factory workers share the same cultural DNA. The fastest-growing city in Europe, Manchester has always known how to turn the patriarchy on […]
Flying long-haul isn’t usually something I look forward to, but flying United Airlines’ Polaris Business Class turned my recent trip from Auckland to the UK into something I genuinely enjoyed. It felt less like a means to an end, and more like part of the holiday itself. Between cosy lie-flat beds, luxe lounges, and incredible […]