LIFESTYLE
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ALEF FLYING CAR
Your daily commute just grew wings.
Remember when we all thought we’d have flying cars by the year 2000? Well, Alef finally caught up with our childhood daydreams and said, “Hold my futuristic beverage.” Their all-electric Model A looks like something Batman would casually drive to brunch in, but it actually flies. Vertically. Like the badass piece of machinery it is.
It handles the road like a real car, but when traffic rears its ugly head, it lifts off and zips over the chaos. No traffic and no honking; just you, the clouds, and possibly a seriously confused flock of pigeons. With one foot in the EV world and the other in full-blown sci-fi, this vehicle makes rush hour look like a thing of the past (if you’ve got the money to afford it).
Sure, it costs a fortune (AU$300,000 big ones to be exact), but can you really put a price on feeling like a superhero on your morning commute?
FROM AU$460,000
TERRA AI TOOL
Ever felt the urge to wander aimlessly but feared you’d end up in a ditch or, worse, a suburban cul-de-sac?
Say goodbye to boring old turn-by-turn directions and hello to TERRA, the little AI gadget with a serious case of “I want to get lost”, literally. This isn’t your average Google maps. It doesn’t care about efficiency, ETA, or how many steps you’re getting in. TERRA is here to lead you gloriously off-course (but, like, in a safe yet completely improvised way).
All you have to do is hold it in your hand, tell it how much time you’ve got and how adventurous you’re feeling, and TERRA will guide you with gentle buzzes toward spontaneous strolls and secret corners. It's like having a mischief-loving travel gnome in your pocket, except it's way sleeker and doesn’t demand snacks.
Made by humans, powered by open-source wizardry, and born to shake up your sense of direction, TERRA is your new favourite reason to leave the house.
FREE
WOMEN’S EXPEDITION IN SAUDI ARABIA WITH INTREPID
This Middle Eastern kingdom has never been more accessible… if you’re a woman.
That’s partly because of small group tour operator Intrepid’s newly launched all-female expedition in Saudi Arabia. Over 12 days, you’ll discover dramatic landscapes, learn about the country’s rich history and tickle your tastebuds with tasty cuisine that’ll have you going back for seconds (and then thirds).
You’ll stop at UNESCO World Heritage sites, try your hand at cooking traditional food, participate in a pottery workshop, snorkel the Red Sea, lounge on a private women-only beach at sunset, and more importantly, get to know the local women who’ll share their stories about what life is really like for them in Saudi Arabia.
As if that wasn’t enough, you’ll stay in a collection of heritage hotels and desert lodges and enjoy several free meals (included in the tour price), all the while supporting women entrepreneurs. Who run the world?
FROM AU$9,675
ANANDA WELLNESS RESORT
Nestled in the lush embrace of the Indian Himalayas, Ananda is where your body, mind and soul go for a little ‘me time’.
This award-winning luxury wellness resort is next level—think ancient Ayurvedic wisdom meets modern wellness trends in a setting so stunning, even your Tiktok followers will mediate while watching the vids you post.
But let’s talk about the treatments. They’ve got everything: detoxifying massages, rejuvenating facials, emotional wellbeing coaching, state of the art physiotherapy treatments, healthy eating plans and Shirodhara, where warm oil drips onto your forehead like liquid enlightenment.
There are cosy robes, herbal teas, and more than enough crisp mountain air to have you feeling less like your usual stressed out self and more like you’ve gone through a glow up, spiritual-style. Add in the spectacular Ganges River valley and emerald Sal forests views (Mother Nature is definitely showing off here) and you’ve got yourself a place you’ll never want to leave. There’ll be no time to digest though; board the jet boat for your return trip back up the river and pray your lunch doesn’t come back up in the process.
FROM AU$1,950 PER NIGHT
LEBO’S SOWETO TUK TUK TOURS
Hop aboard Lebo’s Tuk Tuk Tour around Soweto and prepare for a ride that's equal parts history lesson and culinary adventure.
Started by the legendary Lebo himself who traded in city life for community vibes, this tour was born from a backyard dream and a bicycle. What began as casual rides with curious travellers quickly evolved into a fleet of tuk tuks zipping through the streets and settlements of Soweto.
But this isn't your typical tourist trap. It’s a three-wheeled safari through the heart of South Africa's most iconic township. You'll zip past landmarks like the Mandela House and the Hector Pieterson Museum, but the real magic happens in the backstreets, where the soul of Soweto thrives.
Your knowledgable guide (read: historian/stand-up comic), will have you greeting locals and sampling cow cheek and tripe (yes, really) like a seasoned township resident.
Whether you choose the 2.5-hour express tour or the full-day deep dive, expect to leave with a full belly, a head buzzing with stories, and a newfound appreciation for the vibrant tapestry that is Soweto.
FROM AU$66
get in the know Tuk tuks were given their name because of the tuk-tuk-tuk sound they make.
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