Are you ready to experience the authentic Japan? With record numbers of Australian tourists flocking to the country, Japan is urging visitors to explore beyond the typical hotspots and discover the hidden gems that make this country so unique. A Record-Breaking Year for Tourism Between January and September 2024, a whopping 637,300 Australians visited Japan, marking a 42% increase from the previous record in 2019. While this is great news for the Japanese economy, it’s also put a strain on popular destinations like Kyoto, which is struggling to cope with the influx of tourists. The Problem of Overtourism Kyoto, once…
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The Australian housing market has just experienced its first monthly drop in almost two years. According to new data from CoreLogic, house prices fell by 0.1% nationally in December, with Sydney and Melbourne being the main drivers of this decline. What’s Behind the Drop? The decline in house prices is largely due to the hefty drops in the Sydney and Melbourne property markets. Sydney prices tanked 0.6% in December, while Melbourne saw a 0.7% drop in its average dwelling value. This brings the median home value in Melbourne to around $774,000. Not All Capitals Are Struggling While some capitals like…
After a year of rumors and speculation, Meghan Markle has finally made her return to social media. The Duchess of Sussex, 43, posted a short video on her Instagram account @meghan on New Year’s Day, marking her first post in over a year. But what does this mean for her fans, and what can we expect from her in the future? A New Beginning The video, which is believed to have been taken by her husband Prince Harry, 40, shows Meghan running towards the shoreline, dressed in a white linen shirt and pants. She writes “2025” in the sand before…
The world of high society is mourning the loss of Jocelyn Wildenstein, a Swiss-born socialite and plastic surgery pioneer, who has passed away at the age of 84. According to reports, Wildenstein suffered a pulmonary embolism on New Year’s Eve in Paris, bringing an end to her extraordinary life. A Life of Luxury and Scandal Wildenstein’s long-time partner, fashion designer Lloyd Klein, confirmed the news, saying “an icon has left us.” With a life marked by opulence and controversy, Wildenstein became a household name after marrying billionaire art dealer Alec Wildenstein in the 1970s. The couple had two children together,…
If you’re a parent, you know how quickly things can go wrong, especially when water is involved. Australian influencer Mitchell Orval has shared a terrifying story about a near-tragic incident on New Year’s Eve that’ll make you appreciate the importance of pool safety. A Brush with Disaster Mitchell and his fiancée, Chloe Szepanowski, were celebrating a friend’s birthday at the Sanctuary Cove resort on the Gold Coast with their two kids, Arti and Sunny. The family of four was sitting by the pool when two young kids, no more than 12 years old, approached them carrying an unconscious 3-year-old girl…