The Urban List

1 day ago | theurbanlist.com | Katherine Davison

Dreaming of that winter break already but finding it hard to pin down a place in Australia to go? You’re not the only one. Thankfully, the champions at Airbnb have made things a little easier by breaking down the top trending winter destinations for travellers in 2025, and there’s some corkers to whet the appetite. To make your stay even more extra this year, Airbnb has introduced two new elements to its beloved app - Services and Experiences.

2 days ago | theurbanlist.com | Emma Bishop

Will Studd dials into our Google call from his 14-year-old granddaughter’s room. His backdrop, plastered with posters of the Geelong Cats and Taylor Swift, is worlds away from the quaint European dairy farms and cheese mongers where he's spent most of his career filming. The international cheese specialist (yes, that’s also our dream job) has travelled to the world’s best cheese regions over the last 40-odd years. And while his knowledge is extraordinary, he’s refreshingly humble.

3 days ago | theurbanlist.com | Danielle Davies

Skincare lovers are in for a treat, as Adore Beauty gets ready to launch its very first brick and mortar Perth stores later this year. What can you expect? Everything you love about the online store, with so much more (and yes, that includes Tim Tams). While we’re waiting on official opening dates, a little birdy tells us stores are set to open at both Westfield Carousel and Westfield Booragoon, with Adore Beauty aiming to open 25 stores across Australia.

3 days ago | theurbanlist.com | Danielle Davies

A taste of the Mediterranean has landed on the shores of Scarborough at Little Wave, a morning espresso meets evening wine bar. “Everything started because we love wine,” says co-owner Ali Karcher. “Me and Feddie wanted to open a wine bar. He’s from Italy, I'm from the south of France, and we wanted to bring home here.

6 days ago | theurbanlist.com | Katherine Davison

Keen for a mini-break in Canberra this year, but you don't want to leave your four-legged friend at home? Leaving your dog behind on any day of the week leads to the guilt-trip thing, which is why we’re always looking for the best pet-friendly accommodation options when it comes to getaways. Whether you’re after a modern city centre crash pad or a historic homestead with wineries nearby, this guide for pet-friendly accommodation in Canberra will give you food for thought.