How To Finance Your Dream Road Trip Through Australia
by Lucy Mitchell Planning the Perfect Road Trip — And How Loan Financing Makes It Possible There’s something wildly freeing about cruising through Australia. One moment, you’re gliding past paradise-laden coastlines and beaches that paint the sky orange at sunset. Next, you’re trekking it through the outback on unsealed roads and pulling into rural towns […]
InterContinental Zhengzhou, China review
Thanks to BYD, I recently found myself in Zhengzhou, China and as part of the brand immersion experience, we we spent a few nights at the InterContinental in Zhengzhou – and I highly recommend it. In its simplest from, the Intercontinental is where luxury gets a plush new meaning— despite its mildly confusing entrance, that’s […]
A Guide to Newcastle’s Wine Tasting Tours
by Lucy Mitchell Newcastle is the perfect gateway destination for beaches, terrific cafe culture and the stunning Hunter Valley – which, of course, is one of Australia’s premier wine regions. If you are planning on visiting the Hunter specifically to go on a wine-tasting tour, you’ll be treated to a relaxing getaway filled with picturesque […]
2025 Pork Pie Charity Run ft Mini: The South Island
The second half of the Run takes us through New Zealand’s scenic South Island.
Sleeping with the fishes – Intercontinental Shanghai Wonderland
Welcome to the InterContinental Shanghai Wonderland, a hotel so ambitious, even James Bond villains would say, “Bit much, isn’t it?” If you’ve ever fantasized about sleeping with the fishes (in a good way), or felt that sleeping in a converted quarry was your thing – this is your subterranean Shangri-La. And thanks to GWM, we […]
DS and Michelin Reinvent EV Travel
Electric car travel has just gotten a lot better!
GoodnessMe – Team Goodies did well on the 2025 Pork Pie Charity Run
GoodnessMe – We caught up with Team Goodies, featuring the dynamic duo James and Kelly from Beachlands, who were tackling the 2025 Pork Pie Charity Run with their signature blend of heart, humour, and (Mini) horsepower. As three-time participants in this grand Kiwi bi-annual tradition, the couple is no stranger to the intricacies of a […]
2025 Pork Pie Charity Run ft Mini: The North Island
Over the course of a week, a group of 50 Minis (and us) would retrace the steps of the classic Kiwi film, all in the name of charity.
In Space, No-One Can Hear You Sing – Katy Perry Leaves Earth
Pop star, philanthropist, and stargazer extraordinaire Katy Perry officially became one with the cosmos during Blue Origin’s historic all-female spaceflight on April 14, 2025. Launching at precisely 9:30 a.m. ET from Jeff Bezos’ West Texas ranch, Perry and her five crewmates reached the symbolic Kármán line, the internationally recognised boundary of space, in New Shepard—a […]
The Sherwood Queenstown – sustainable luxury
Courtesy of BYD Shark NZ, we recently checked into one of Expedia’s top ten most sustainable hotels globally – the Sherwood Queenstown. And let’s be real, this isn’t your typical hotel experience. Perched on three spectacular hectares overlooking Lake Wakatipu, the Sherwood manages to nail that sweet spot between eco-conscious luxury and authentic Kiwi hospitality. […]