Australian Holidays and Travel Guide

Chris Singh

Travel Journalist

Chris Singh is an arts, travel and food journalist with 17 years of experience in digital media and 4 years of experience in SEO writing. He is the former travel editor of premium men's lifestyle title Boss Hunting and currently balances his role as Deputy Editor-At-Large of the AU review with freelance travel writing gigs at Australian Traveller, Luxury Escapes, Cruise & Travel and Sydney Travel Guide. Chris holds a Bachelor of Arts & Sciences (Sociology and Psychology) from the University of Sydney and once worked as a line dancer for steakhouse chain Lone Star (no, seriously). He's always got his finger on the pulse for good live music and delicious new restaurants, has a particular love of historic hotels and is starting to see the restorative value of the ever-present wellness industry. Although he is a born-and-bred Sydneysider, his favourite Australian cities are Hobart and Adelaide. Internationally, he can never get enough of big cities like Tokyo, New York and Chicago. If you're looking for him, he's either at a concert, on a plane or behind a laptop.

Melbourne

32 sunny rooftop bars in Melbourne you need to try

Melbourne mightn’t be known for its idyllic weather, but Australia’s capital of cool sure knows how to perfect the art of the rooftop bar, maximising various vistas of the city’s storied skyline with airy destinations well worth your time.

a seafood platter at Stokehouse, St Kilda restaurants

Melbourne

A hit list of 19 St Kilda restaurants to dine at now

St Kilda, Melbourne’s emblematic beachside suburb, has a fair share of the city’s best restaurants for all budgets and cuisines, offering a diverse dining scene well worth exploring.

Melbourne

Our guide to 38 of the best cafes in Melbourne

Melbourne’s cafe scene is second to none and these local institutions prove it.

Melbourne

23 of the best Melbourne shopping spots for a haul to remember

Melbourne has it all if you’re looking for unique gifts, innovative fashion and fascinating homewares.

a couple standing atop Booroomba Rocks, Namadgi National Park

Canberra

The ultimate guide to Namadgi National Park

Taking up almost half of the Australian Capital Territory, Namadgi National Park is one of Australia’s greatest natural wonders.

a man looking at artworks on the wall inside The Ian Potter Centre: NGV Australia, CBD

Melbourne

A guide to the best Melbourne art galleries and museums

Add these 19 art galleries and museums to your Melbourne itinerary to get a sense of the city’s intimate and endearing relationship with the arts.

Harry Potter merchandise at Quizzic Alley, Fyshwick

Canberra

15 fun things to do in Fyshwick, Canberra

Canberra’s former industrial hub has been transformed into an epic family-friendly playground by forward-thinking entrepreneurs and a feast of new delights.

Melbourne

28 of the best markets in Melbourne to visit every day of the week

It’s an essential part of any visit to Australia’s cultural capital; from food to fashion, find a collection of handmade gems and gourmet eats at Melbourne’s markets.

Canberra

Sydney to Canberra: the ultimate road trip guide

The short drive from Sydney to Canberra is packed with interesting things to do and some of regional NSW’s best food.