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1 day ago | 
travelandleisure.com | Michelle Tchea
Credit: Travel + Leisure While Barcelona is widely popular for its avant-garde food scene and beautiful beaches, Madrid—a traditional city rooted in history—remains one of my favorite places for fashion and shopping. Because it’s not a beach or resort town, the travel clothes, accessories, and shoes you buy are more suited for everyday life, so you’ll actually rewear them after your trip.
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3 days ago | 
sbs.com.au | Michelle Tchea
It is unmistakable – Aussies love an ice-cold beer, whatever the season, and now as non-alcoholic and low-ABV beverages become ever more popular, we are seeing an increasing number of interesting drinks inspired from different corners of the world joining the brewing fray. One such beverage is the naturally fermented drink called . With roots dating back to ancient times, many countries in Northeastern Europe continue to drink kvass.
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2 weeks ago | 
yahoo.com | Michelle Tchea
Today, it’s hard to remember when Bali was a refuge for broke hippies, surfers and backpackers. Over the past two-decades it’s been transformed—by resort development, Western second home buyers and more recently digital nomads—into an increasingly upscale playground. And the transformation of this Indonesian paradise isn’t over yet, with seven new 5-star resorts due to open by 2027.
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1 month ago | 
travelandleisure.com | Michelle Tchea
Photo: Travel + Leisure There was a time when wearing sneakers outside of the gym was frowned upon. However, as streetwear made its way onto the runway, sneakers transformed into a must-have, versatile wardrobe piece. As a frequent traveler who loves to explore cities by walking to restaurants, museums, and art galleries, or even hiking during weekend getaways to mountains and forests, I always have at least two pairs of sneakers on hand.
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1 month ago | 
nzherald.co.nz | Michelle Tchea
Why just visit a theme park when you can stay in one? Photo / LegolandYes, hotels with their own theme parks do exist and they are so much fun - here are seven of the best, writes Michelle TcheaHotels have everything these days: Olympic-sized pools, personalized butlers, heli-pads and even their own private beaches - there’s always something to keep you amused when on vacation (no pun intended!).
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1 month ago | 
bbc.com | Michelle Tchea
Lithuania's fermented drink to ward off a coldGetty ImagesSweet, tangy and packed with probiotics, gira has long been a go-to winter tonic – and is now making a comeback in craft breweries and kombucha-style artisanal brands. When Tadas Eidukevičius was crafting his latest winter menu at Demoloftas in Vilnius, Lithuania, the Michelin-starred chef turned to an unassuming staple: the turnip.
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1 month ago | 
flipboard.com | Michelle Tchea
1 hour agoLithuania v Canada - LGT World Women's Curling Championship 2025 - HighlightsRound robin highlights between Lithuania and Canada at the LGT World Women’s Curling Championship 2025 Watch games live on The Curling Channel: https://curlingchannel.tv Full games on The Curling Channel may be geo-blocked in your country due to broadcast partner agreements.
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1 month ago | 
nzherald.co.nz | Michelle Tchea
Longevity wellness clinics are all the rage in Europe. Photo / Getty ImagesLongevity wellness clinics are all the rage right now. Here are six of the best, writes Michelle TcheaLongevity wellness clinics are all the rage in Europe and over the last few years, well-heeled travellers have been swapping glamorous winter holidays in the Swiss Alps for infra-red sauna sessions and hydrobaths - in the name of living longer. Here are the best clinics to check yourself into.
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1 month ago | 
nzherald.co.nz | Michelle Tchea
Lombok Island in Indonesia. Photo / Getty ImagesFrom NZ, it’s incredibly easy to jump on a plane and explore Southeast Asia’s most reputable coastlines. If you’ve overdone Bali, these alternatives are just the tonic, writes Michelle TcheaIndonesia is made up of more than 17,000 islands and hotels are popping up far beyond Bali: Lombok, Flores, Sumba. Hoteliers are building impressive accommodations with everything from roof-top presidential suites to over-the-top villas next to national parks.
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2 months ago | 
travelandleisure.com | Michelle Tchea
Photo: Travel + Leisure I spend a lot of time in the air. I’m either traveling to and from my home in Australia on a long-haul flight or flying across the pond to Europe for work — the latter of which I do at least eight times a month. There are some products I just can’t live without because they make flying just a little bit easier. One of those is a comfy pair of slippers, but not the ratty old ones that hang out by your bedside.
