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7 of the best gazebos for your next camping trip down the coast

Stay sun-safe while you're cooking brekkie!

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Australian icons take the spotlight in this competing garden at MIFGs

How many Aussie symbols can you spot?

5 reasons why the Kabloom Flower Festival should be your next family activity

Get out of the house to see beautiful flower fields.

Which tent is best for camping? 6 best camping tents for a night under the stars

A trip down the coast has never been so easy.

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This is why there will be thousands of sunflowers at MIFGs this year

The Diggers Club display will be their biggest one yet.

5 low cost activities for the whole family to enjoy

Spend March and April creating fun memories.

The Melbourne International Flower and Garden Show is back for 2025

Be inspired by the experts.

4 travel destinations to add to your bucket list immediately

From the streets of Tokyo, to the Amalfi coast, this curated guide has got you covered

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Which colourful New York itinerary suits you best?

Find out by taking this quiz!

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Is business class worth it? We tried it, here’s what we think

We tested out the United Airlines Polaris class.

4 colourful New York itineraries to consider when visiting the Big Apple

Decide from our four carefully curated trips.

Putricia has finally begun her blooming period – you’ve only got 24hrs to see it

The clocks ticking!

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5 ways to book a holiday when you’re on a budget

It's easier than you think.

crocodile hunter lodge new crocodile cabin with a frame building floor to ceiling windows and croc sanctuary out the front

You can now stay at a luxe cabin that overlooks a crocodile sanctuary

And it's all thanks to the Irwins.

6 Christmas markets in Melbourne to get the festive season started

There's options galore!

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7 Christmas markets in Sydney that will get you into the holiday spirit

Eat, shop and most of all, feel merry and bright!

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This suitcase made my most recent airport experience smooth sailing and worry-free

The solution for stress-free travel.

All the best places to see jacaranda trees in bloom this spring

See the city in full bloom.

8 Australian destinations that are dupes of global hotspots

Great Aussie destinations.

The Hong Kong hot spots to visit on your next trip

Hot spots you'll marvel at.

5 rolling luggage brands that are worth investing in right now

Glide through airports with ease.

The best travel bags to stay tip-top organised on every adventure

With all your belongings organised and in reach.

Couple enjoying a wine and looking at the ocean while sitting back on the deck of a cruise ship

7 things you didn’t know you could do on a cruise

Cruising isn’t what it used to be.

Travelling light is no sweat with these lightweight carry-on luggage options

Jet-set from A to B with all the essentials.

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7 reasons a cruise is the perfect getaway for foodies

Let the captain and crew indulge you on the Carnival Splendor.

7 of the best gazebos for your next camping trip down the coast

Stay sun-safe this summer!

6 experience gifts for the memory-maker Dad this Father’s Day

From thrills to tranquillity, we've got something for every Dad.

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3 reasons to stay at the Crowne Plaza Terrigal Pacific

This Central Coast hotel has got a lot to offer!

4 essential things to do on a first-time visit to China

From walking the Great Wall to visiting Shanghai.

Brought to you by Flight Centre and Wendy Wu Tours

The best places to see Western Australia’s famous wildflowers

Home to 12,000 species of beautiful wildflowers.

Don’t waste any more time at luggage claim – get yourself a carry on bag

Read on for our top picks that will see you jet setting with ease.

Carnival Splendor cruise ship off a tropical island in blue water

Cruising for the ultimate escape?

BHG deputy editor Raffaela Pugliese treated herself to some ‘me time’ with a hassle-free quick getaway aboard the Carnival Splendor.

Brought to you by Carnival Cruise Line

Why is everyone travelling to Japan right now?

The land of the rising sun has something for every type of traveller.

Brought to you by Flight Centre and Intrepid

9 lightweight suitcases you’ll want to take on every adventure

Say no to excess baggage fees.

6 large duffle bags for your winter road trips and weekends away

The most versatile piece of luggage you can have in your arsenal.

Travel guide to Canada: Where to stay, eat, and explore

The family-friendly destination on our travel hit-list.

BHG Visits: The Calile Hotel

Australia's first urban resort is a game-changer for inner-city hotels

The verdict on Virgin Voyages’ first adults-only cruise in Australia

Was it smooth sailing? We discuss.

10 things to know before your first cruise

Don't learn the hard way.

Reflections Holiday Parks Massy Greene makes ‘camping’ with kids a breeze

A hidden gem you won't want to leave.

Ed visits a blueberry farm on the mid-north coast of NSW

The secrets to growing blueberries.

Charlie visits a macadamia farm in Byron Bay

A thriving farm with over 35,000 trees.

Get ready to roam through fields of blooms to your heart's content.

A stunning flower festival opens this weekend

Flower lovers, this needs to be on your radar.

5 of our favourite Aussie road trips

What better way to discover the treasures of our great country?

3 Reasons To Put A Regional Town On Your Must-Visit List Right Now

It’s time to pack your bags and hit the road.

Brought to you by Griffith City Tourism

Plan a Pinot Noir pilgrimage from Christchurch to the Waipara Valley

The region boasts the country’s oldest pinot noir vines.

5 iconic experiences in Canada

The bucket list items you need to tick off.

Dr Harry visits Currumbin Wildlife Hospital

For more than 70 years, Currumbin Wildlife Hospital has been looking after our sick and injured native animals.

10 things you’ll love about a river cruise

You'll be surprised.

Is this Australia’s most haunted house?

Would you dare to stay here?

Graham visits Ashikaga Wisteria Park

Graham's back in one of his favourite travel destinations.

Graham visits Shibazakura Fuji Festival

A stunning floral display in Japan.

10 of Australia’s most unique Airbnbs

Get your travel bucket list ready.

12 hidden foodie gems you didn’t know existed in Dunedin

The cafes, restaurants and shops you shouldn't miss.

The New Zealand secret destination you didn’t know you should visit

This is where you should head first.

Johanna visits the Jungle House

A sustainable response to climate change.

Dr Harry visits Calgary Stampede’s Chuckwagon Races

Real cowboys!

Dr Harry visits wild Canada

Encounters with wild bison, bears, moose - and more!

Dr Harry visits Blondie the lame duck

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Monserrate Palace Gardens, Sintra, Portugal

This ancient country estate located in Sintra, Portugal contains a remarkable botanical collection of plants from all over the world.

Madeira Botanic Gardens

A breath-taking garden adventure with Graham on the spectacular Portuguese island of Madeira, right off the coast of North Africa.

Grafton is painting the town purple and Jason is joining in! A celebration of Jacaranda trees, the festival is the longest running floral festival in Australia and is held under the spreading canopies of purple blossoms.

See inside Sally Pearson’s house renovation

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POWIS CASTLE GARDENS (WALES)

If ever there was a super-sized example of how plants and greenery can really soften up a place, Powis Castle is it.

Highclere Castle with Lady Carnarvon

Take a tour around the sustainable Shepherd’s Ground

Take a tour around the sustainable Shepherd’s Ground with Johanna

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LIMESTONE PERMACULTURE

How to choose the best e-bike

Tour the NSW Tablelands with Fast Ed

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MASDAR SUSTAINABILITY CENTRE

Johanna and Adam explore Masdar City, which has been designed to be the most sustainable community in the world.

Abu Dhabi: Falcon Hospital

Johanna discovers the most prized possessions in Abu Dhabi are not what you might expect.

ABU DHABI – MASDAR HORTICULTURE

In Masdar City, Graham finds that despite having little water and no good soil, the city’s Eco Villas may look like traditional Emirati houses on the outside, but are full of cutting-edge technology on the inside.

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Sudeley Castle Gardens Cotswolds UK

Johanna visits the Jungle House

BART PIGRAM WALKAROUND

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YAS MARINA CIRCUIT

The team heads to Yas Marina Circuit, home of the UAE F1 Grand Prix to see who’s the fastest on four wheels!

Johanna meets bee rescuers

KA BLOOM FESTIVAL

Graham's visiting the Tesselaar Flower Farm in Victoria's stunning Dandenong Ranges.

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EL QUESTRO WALKAROUND

Dr Harry’s amazing Australian wildlife encounters

The Cultured Foodie

Julia Zaetta rediscovers Queensland- Cultured Foodie

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The Nature Lover

Julia Zaetta rediscovers Queensland- Nature Lover

The Cultured Foodie

Julia Zaetta rediscovers Queensland- Cultured Foodie

The Adventure Seeker

Julia Zaetta rediscovers Queensland- Adventure Seeker

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Past and Present

Julia Zaetta rediscovers Queensland- Past and Present

Lacock Village Locals

London Calling

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Johanna visits Cameron Daddo at home

LONDON CALLING UK – COVENT GARDEN + NEAL’S YARD

LONDON CALLING, UK – COVENT GARDEN + NEAL’S YARD

Melbourne International Flower and Garden Show: Show Gardens

There's stunning floral fashions, boutique gardens, the newest in landscape design and so much more all on show with a personal guided tour from Graham and Jason!

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Melbourne International Flower and Garden Show: Young Designers

Meet the young designers of the Melbourne International Flower and Garden Show.

Melbourne International Flower and Garden Show: Garden build

There's stunning floral fashions, boutique gardens, the newest in landscape design and so much more all on show with a personal guided tour from Graham and Jason!