There’s basically nothing more frustrating than purchasing fresh fruits and vegetables only to have them go bad before you’ve had a chance to eat them. If you follow a plant-based diet, the struggle i

The time for New Year’s resolutions has come and gone, but September presents another occasion to start something new. Choosing a new goal is the exciting part, but sticking to it takes commitment. He

What can one of the world’s first ecolodges teach us about sustainability and growth? The alive team headed into the heart of BC’s Great Bear Rainforest to stay at Nimmo Bay Wilderness Resort to find

We feature A LOT of incredible houses on The Design Files – which we know sparks much wistful dreaming (and a hint of green-eyed envy) imagining what life might look like in one of these homes.

With this in mind, we have compiled a roundup of the BEST architectural homes you can actually stay in. Bask in these archi dream-homes from around the country, just don’t make yourself toooo comfortable as unfortunately, you do need to leave…

Breakfast for dinner is always a winner, and Hetty McKinnon’s adapted shakshuka is ideal ANY time of day.

We can’t decide what sounds more delightful – hugging a bowl of this baked egg and chickpea stew while sitting on the couch watching Netflix (aka Netflix and jalapeno chili), or a Sunday brunch dipping pita into runny egg yolks while reading the paper. If you make a double batch, it could be both!   

Last month our partnerships manager, Alice Johnson, escaped Melbourne for a dreamy getaway to Kangaroo Island, off the coast of South Australia.

Here, she shares her experience staying at Southern Ocean Lodge, where luxury relaxation meets the rugged wilderness of the South Australian coastline.

Fortuitously, one of our fave travel photographers, Kara Rosenlund, was there too! Today, Alice shares highlights of this incredible trip, accompanied by Kara’s spectacular photos.

Is thinking up a flavourful yet nutritious meal to cook, night after night, more of a challenge for you than the actual cooking? If it is, much-loved foodie Hetty McKinnon of Arthur Street Kitchen is here, with her new cookbook in hand, to save the day!

Below she shares her second vegan recipe from Family’s pages – it’s falafel as you’ve never seen it before!

Sydney has a new(ish) boutique hotel and we can confirm, it’s our new favourite.

Paramount House Hotel brings a rare magic to the ‘staying in a hotel’ experience. It really is quite unlike any hotel we’ve stayed at in Australia.

This is a ‘curated’ establishment, in every sense of the word. Designed by award-winning Breathe Architecture, and layered with furniture, artwork and handcrafted details by local artists and makers, this is a hotel with its own very unique personality.

Can we have one in Melbourne next guys!?