Denise Barnes

Los Angeles, aka the City of Angels and entertainment capital of the world, is a hub of diversity and individuality that is ever-evolving. In a city made up of more than 30 culturally rich neighbourhoods each with 4 main pillars (including culinary, culture, sports/outdoors and entertainment), it’s no surprise that this coastal destination has become the thriving paradise it is today. On a recent trip to Los Angeles with United Airlines and Discover LA, we were treated to the most thrilling 4 d…

Located in Franschhoek, a small town in South Africa’s breathtaking Western Cape region, lies La Residence, an opulent boutique hotel.

Located in Franschhoek, a small town in South Africa’s breathtaking Western Cape region, lies La Residence, an opulent boutique hotel.

If a luxury country escape in a gourmet region sounds like your kind of holiday, you’ve come to the right place. Situated in Victoria’s beautiful High Country in the small town of Milawa is the new Lancemore Boutique Hotel. An oasis of luxury amidst vineyards and stunning country landscape, the Lancemore opened its doors in August 2022 after having undergone a multi-million dollar renovation… And we were fortunate to experience it first-hand. RELATED: A Boeing 737 is Being Converted into a Lu…

At AUD$1,799, the De'Longhi Eletta Explore is an expensive home appliance, but does the automatic coffee machine measure up?

Iconic Australian winemaker Penfolds is branching out, naming fashion legend NIGO as its first-ever creative partner.

Compact & stylish, the De’Longhi La Specialista Arte was designed to give a barista-quality coffee in the comfort of your own home.

Koala’s sofa range consists of 9 different styles meaning there is a shape, size and price point that would fit just about any Aussie home.

In my ongoing quest to replicate the cafe-like coffee experience at home, I was excited about the prospect of testing out the new Breville Barista Touch Impress. Upon learning about this coffee machine, which marries the best of both worlds—part-manual, part-automatic—I was intrigued. At first glance, it exuded promise. But could it live up to my expectations? While automatic machines offer convenience, I’ve often found they don’t stack up when compared to barista-made coffees, which is why I…