AU review

1 week ago | theaureview.com | Chris Stead

The Disney Wonder cruise ship experience may be designed with kids in mind, but it delivers for all ages. Admit it, you want to go to Disneyland! We all do. No matter how old you get, there’s a place inside all of us where some Disney story, or character, or song, has burrowed into our hearts and refuses to let go. As such, the thought of a Disneyland at sea can even get the most cynical excited.

1 week ago | theaureview.com | Sarah Duggan

Melbourne’s beloved Slowly Slowly took to the stage at Margaret Court Arena on Saturday night to deliver a performance that will go down in the band’s history. This show marked a huge milestone for the group- their first ever headliner at an arena, and in their hometown no less. Joining them were Philly boys Greyscale and US pop-rock band Honey Revenge. It was a super fun night of stellar pop-punk and rock, and Melbourne definitely showed up to throw its support behind the local heroes.

1 week ago | theaureview.com | Mick Radojkovic |Mick Rad

The comedy festival circuit in Australia is like a right of passage for up and coming and established comedians alike. The circuit takes in all states and each year it’s a chance to check out the latest and greatest in funny acts from around the country and the world. The Brisbane Comedy Festival is fast becoming a favourite destination on the circuit as the festival grows and grows every year. This year, in it’s sweet 16th edition, the festival feels like it’s coming of age.

1 week ago | theaureview.com | Chris Singh

I’ve traced Oahu to the island’s bucolic north-east and find myself in the heart of a 4,000-acre private nature reserve. Kualoa Ranch has been a filming location for more than 250 movies and TV shows, so even those who’ve never been before have some level of familiarity with the blockbuster landscape. Jurassic Park, LOST, Hawaii Five-0, King Kong, Jumanji, 50 First Dates. That’s not all.

1 week ago | theaureview.com | Chris Singh

Each year, James Beard hands me some fresh FOMO on a silver platter. The USA’s most prestigious culinary institution works similar to Michelin but is generally broader in criteria. In the past, I’ve been much more satisfied with something that’s been James Beard-approved rather than just Michelin-approved. Now, that’s not to say Michelin isn’t reliable, but I’ve found James Beard to be a stronger indicator of quality when I’m dining around the USA.