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At last, a gadget worthy of a bucket list
Imagine what you could do with a portable, 300-inch screen and Hisense’s new C1 projector.
- John Davidson
- Driving With Tony Davis
- Motoring
Does Ford’s new Mustang Mach-E SUV live up to its name?
The all-electric newcomer faces stiff competition from Tesla’s Model Y. But maybe you want to stand out from the crowd.
- Tony Davis
Trout, lobster, tuna, nothing: A typical catch for this winemaker
Matt Fowles spends his spare time at Cape Bridgewater in Victoria, fishing for his family. “I only ever take what I need, and I use it all.”
- Life & Leisure
How this power couple spend their weekends in Positano
From boat rides to ‘miraculous’ little restaurants and handmade sandals, follow in this pair’s footsteps.
- Benjamen Judd
This week’s edits of lovely little luxuries: Speedy bag and summer scent
From the new Louis Vuitton Speedy bag in canary yellow, to French perfume worthy of your Euro vacance, we have inspired suggestions for you.
- Eugenie Kelly
This Month
Investment wallpaper? It’s a thing
An atelier in France is reviving a lost art form to reimagine opulent modern interiors.
- Divya Bala
This CEO takes a return to running in her stride
Samantha Hunter, chief executive at Occupational Therapy Australia, had a 40-year break from jogging. Now she has the New York Marathon in her sights.
- Life & Leisure
- Driving With Tony Davis
- Motoring
EV-curious? Check out this Range Rover
The Velar P400e is a mid-sized, plug-in hybrid, the first in the Velar range – and also the dearest.
- Tony Davis
The beautiful French city built on the profits of pastel
Toulouse may be France’s fourth-biggest city, but its centre still has the intimacy of a substantial country town.
- Robert Bevan
Why a grown-up gap year is a great idea
When two Sydney architects’ youngest child left home, they did too. Seven months, 63 beds, 12 flights, 36 trains, 18 buses, seven cars, three boats and one lost wallet later, here are their highlights.
- Hannah Tattersall
The Venetian island worth an after-dark visit
From April, a new, immersive event series is firing up on Murano, known for its exquisite glass craftsmanship.
- Ute Junker
What happens when a rich US lawyer buys a medieval Tuscan village
Michael L. Cioffi was so taken by a hilltop hamlet in Val d’Orcia that he restored its crumbling structures to create a luxurious boutique hotel and more.
- Tony Davis
- Drinks With Max Allen
- Wine & spirits
How a Gippsland-born hairdresser became a feted winemaker in Burgundy
She was named the best négociant in France. Now Jane Eyre has her own winery in the village of Cissey.
- Max Allen
The secrets of France’s other Olympic city
Less than four hours by train from the main event in Paris, Marseille will host the sailing and plenty of soccer – all with a relaxed beachside vibe.
- Hans van Leeuwen
- Driving With Tony Davis
- Motoring
Is Ferrari’s new supercar better as a convertible?
This droptop twin with a plug-in hybrid system follows hot on the tail of the “fun-to-drive” 296 GTB coupe.
- Tony Davis
From Branson to Nadal – big names are investing millions in Mallorca
Forget the parties and tacky tourism around Magaluf. Celebrities and luxury hotel chains are putting up brass plates across one of Spain’s favourite Balearic Islands.
- Jane Knight
The secret to streamlined packing
What to take? What to leave out? Packing for an overseas holiday can be fraught. So, from lists to laundry bags, these are the hacks we swear by.
- Lauren Sams
Going to France for the Games? Here’s your restaurant guide
Three of France’s top chefs are designing the menus for the Athletes Village at the Olympics. But spectators can also win by visiting their buzzy, innovative restaurants.
- Hans van Leeuwen
Why an aerospace engineer and her sister make incredible outdoor furniture
Paola Lenti is one half of the eponymously named Italian furniture brand. Anna is her sister and CEO. Their collections adorn superyachts, resorts and private homes, and are now for sale in Sydney and Melbourne.
- Stephen Todd
No cruise? No problem. We got a bonus week in Rome
The disappointment of a cancelled cruise is replaced by the joy of an unexpected luxury stay in the Eternal City.
- Clare Morgan
Channel your inner Audrey Hepburn on a tour of Rome by Vespa
A three-hour guided tour on the back of a motor scooter is an efficient and fun way to see the highlights of the Eternal City.
- Clare Morgan
- Opinion
- Digital Life
One control panel for all your home devices is still a lot to ask
So far, Amazon’s new Echo Hub is the best at controlling smart devices around the home. Nevertheless, the smart device industry remains fundamentally broken.
- John Davidson
The Danish city that is definitely worth the side trip
Aarhus embraces its Viking identity via myriad museums, great restaurants, and even a strange clown pub.
- Robert Bevan
‘Eating out in France is a lottery you’re likely to lose’
On a trip to see family in a country known for its culinary excellence, a former Financial Review restaurant critic finds both delights and disappointments.
- Stephen Downes
Heading to a European spa this summer? Here’s how to bare all
For many, the tradition of stripping off to sit naked with strangers in a sauna is awkward. But don’t sweat it.
- Valeriya Safronova
