Dining

Five places you have to visit in Ballarat, Victoria (Australia)

Ballarat is one of the most historically preserved towns in Victoria. The main street is adorned with goldrush-era heritage listed buildings, and any resident will >>

Review: W Retreat & Spa Bali balances style and substance in Seminyak

I would be very surprised if any frequent traveller had never heard of W Hotels & Resorts. Though down here in Australia the luxury chain >>

Hotel Review: Hilton Brisbane brings five star accommodation and dining to a whole new level in Brisbane’s CBD

Situated in the heart of the Brisbane CBD, the Hilton Brisbane is a five star hotel which has served the city for some thirty years. >>

P&O Cruises and The Good Beer Co. want you to drink beer to save the Great Barrier Reef

Look, despite what people like Pauline Hanson may try and show you, the historic Great Barrier Reef is in trouble, and it has been for >>

The rebirth of Anaheim, California: So much more than Disney’s backyard

Spending a large chunk of my childhood in Los Angeles, I have fond memories of Anaheim, California. And most kids who have been lucky enough >>

Eat your way through eleven of the best brunches in Los Angeles

Whether it’s breakfast, lunch, dinner or a 2am snack, Los Angeles has you covered. It’s not like New York, however, where you can wander the >>

Hotel Review: The Cosmopolitan of Las Vegas stands out in a city of large scale grandiosity

In a city that has its pulse in large scale grandiosity, how can one hotel stand out? The Cosmopolitan of Las Vegas shows us how. >>

The Ultimate Guide to Burlington, Vermont: The Bernie, The Beer & Cheese and The Ben & Jerry’s

When I first visited Burlington, Vermont, Bernie Sanders fever had just kicked off. For those who have been living in a rock over the past year >>

The incredible revitalisation of Downtown Los Angeles takes us back to the city’s Golden Age

There’s a scene in Woody Allen’s Midnight in Paris, when Gil, played by Owen Wilson, is reminiscing about a time he never lived in; “Imagine >>

Kenny Loggins set to headline the Second Annual Great Waikiki Beer Festival in Hawaii

Following a successful inaugural event in 2015, the Great Waikiki Beer Festival is set to return to the Hilton Hawaiian Village Waikiki Beach Resort’s Great >>

A Culinary Adventure through the Summer Festivals of North America: Part Five – Edmonton Folk Festival (Alberta, Canada)

Today we conclude our culinary adventure through the Summer festival of North America in Edmonton, Alberta, Canada, for the annual Edmonton Folk Festival, which kicks >>

Three new events line up for the Food and Drink festival Feast Portland in Oregon

Now in its fifth year, Feast Portland has set itself up as one of the most anticipated food and drink festivals on the American calendar. >>

A culinary adventure through the Summer Festivals of North America: Part Four – Lollapalooza (Chicago, USA)

As we continue our culinary tour around North America, we come to Chicago, Illinois in the USA for their annual Lollapalooza, an iconic festival that, >>

A Day Well Spent: Eating and drinking my way through the Hunter Valley (NSW, Australia)

On my last trip to the Hunter to cover the famous Hunter Valley food fight, I was lucky enough to sample more Hunter fare. I say >>

Canberra’s annual Truffle Festival brings truffle menus to life at two of the Capital’s best restaurants

Unless you’ve had your head buried deep underground like a subterranean fungus, you’ll know that Canberra’s annual Truffle Festival, held over 12 weeks from June >>

Five things you have to do while in Calgary other than the Stampede (Alberta, Canada)

The city of Calgary in Alberta is a bustling and vibrant place, no more so than during the 10 days of the Calgary Stampede; the >>

Alberta’s Eau Claire Distillery launches a Calgary Stampede-inspired cocktail list

To celebrate this year’s Calgary Stampede, which kicks off today (July 8th) in Calgary, Canada, Bar C Food & Drink is teaming up with Alberta’s >>

A perfect winter’s weekend in Bathurst, NSW (Australia)

Boasting arts, culture, and heritage, Bathurst is the perfect weekend getaway destination. Only a 3-hour drive from Sydney, Bathurst is the oldest inland settlement in Australia. >>

24 Hours in Vancouver, Canada: Perfecting the Scenic Summer Stop-Over

Over the past few months on AU Abroad, we’ve been taking you in and out of the West Coast Canadian city of Vancouver, from a look >>

A culinary adventure through the Summer Festivals of North America: Part Three – Ottawa Bluesfest (Canada)

As we continue our culinary tour around North America, we come to Ottawa in Ontario, Canada for their annual mammoth event the Ottawa Bluesfest, which >>

Seven bars and restaurants you have to visit in Memphis, Tennessee

Memphis, Tennessee. Though perhaps best known around the world as being the home of Elvis and Graceland, the American city is also the home to some of >>

Must Eat Destinations: Aura Restaurant at Nita Lake Lodge (Whistler, Canada)

Earlier this week, we took you to Vancouver Airport’s incredible Fairmont Hotel, and now we’re heading into the mountains of Whistler, about two and a >>

Hotel Review: Gold King View Room & Globe@YVR Restaurant at the Fairmont Vancouver Airport (BC, Canada)

As many travellers would know, the Fairmont Hotel and Resort brand is one associated with luxury, with stunning accommodations scattered all over the world. But >>

Exploring the best tapas in Barcelona for World Tapas Day

The culture of Tapas in Spain is one that dates back to the 16th Century. Its exact origins are often argued, but many say its >>

SHARE by Chef Curtis Stone settles Down Under via Princess Cruises’ superliner Sun Princess

He surfed the menu, worked with three-star Michelin champ Marco Pierre White and set the USA on fire with his TV appearances, and now, internationally-known Chef Curtis Stone introduces Australians >>