The roles women play around the world continues to evolve.

As our sunburnt country begins to swelter under another long summer sun, sometimes you just need a little break to cool things off a bit.

Australia is lucky to have what is likely the most recognisable harbour city in the world. It is hard not to fall in love with Sydney Harbour with its lively atmosphere and world renowned iconic landmarks such as the Opera House and Harbour Bridge.

Although happiness is highly subjective, the United Nations publishes an annual World Happiness Report which ranks countries based on the level of happiness their residents enjoy.

While most of our modern day reading material has been converted to eBooks and online content, nothing beats stepping into a library filled with thousands of actual physical books. It is no surprise that many of the world’s most exceptional libraries are found in leading universities.

Australia is blessed to have many cities that consistently rank as the world’s most liveable. It is no wonder that people across the world choose to be expats down under with our offering of beautiful beaches, political stability, health care, culture, and education. In fact, it’s pretty hard to beat Australia when it comes to liveability, we’re not biased or anything!

There’s food and then there’s comfort food, the delicious dishes we love most and ones that bring back memories of our childhood or good old home cooking. Although our favourite comfort food may not always be the most healthy options out there, there is no denying how downright delicious it can be.

On June 5th, the world will celebrate World Environment Day. The day has been bringing awareness to environmental issues for nearly 50 years, with over 140 nations participating in the fight for a cleaner and more sustainable environment.

It is indeed true that sometimes it’s about the journey and not about the destination. This rings especially true when speaking of railway journeys. In the age of cars and planes there are still remarkable train trips, many which offer luxurious carriages with a constantly changing backdrop of breathtaking scenery.

A guide to the best places to visit for each of the year’s seasons both domestically and internationally.