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1 week ago | qantas.com | Kirsten Galliott

May 06, 2025By Kirsten GalliottBrought to you by Silversea The thrill of an expedition cruise in Antarctica with Silversea is found in once-in-a-lifetime experiences on the water and the land as well as the luxurious comfort and seamless service you’ll find onboard, writes Kirsten Galliott. Here’s what you can expect on your adventure. “We go out paddling and attain nirvana,” says lead kayak guide Tyler Stern. I’m as close to the beating heart of Antarctica as I can imagine.

2 weeks ago | qantas.com | Natalie Reilly

Skip to content May 01, 2025By Natalie Reilly We could all improve the quality of our sleep but can an overnight spa stay at one of Peninsula Hot Spring’s new Eco Lodges ensure a good night’s rest? Natalie Reilly investigates. Trying to sit on the ledge in my private geothermal pool is no easy task. The 42°C water, poured in just after I arrive at Peninsula Hot Springs, is full of minerals, including magnesium, sodium and boron.

2 weeks ago | qantas.com | Kirsten Galliott

May 01, 2025By Kirsten Galliott | Illustration by Marc Némorin Australia’s newly minted chief scientist, Tony Haymet, is a professor of oceanography who suggests we should all stick to the facts. Current role: Australia’s chief scientistTenure: Three monthsPrevious roles: Emeritus director and vice-chancellor, Scripps Institution of Oceanography; chair, Antarctic Science Foundation; chief of marine and atmospheric research, CSIRO How do you define great leadership?

2 weeks ago | qantas.com | Genevra Leek

As creative director of TIME magazine, D.W. Pine has designed more than 1000 covers. Ahead of his keynote at Vivid Sydney, he shares what he knows about era-defining creativity. The secret to distilling a complex issue into a clear and compelling message is visual simplicity. It’s estimated that the average person gets about 10,000 images thrown at them every day, mainly through advertising, social media, news and product design. Breaking through that clutter is the challenge.

2 weeks ago | qantas.com | Natalie Reilly

The filmmaker’s short film Change Direction will screen during National Reconciliation Week (23 May to 3 June). He shares what fuels his imagination. My favourite films are… It depends on my state of mind. Sometimes I want popcorn and Pixar, like Despicable Me; other times I want thought-provoking stuff, like movies by Terrence Malick, a director who treats his audience with intelligence.