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It will have been about 704 days since the borders shut to defend against the COVID crisis—but who’s counting?

Vaccinated Australians can soon travel overseas, marking the end of one of the longest and strictest COVID lockdowns among democratic nations.

Vaccinated Australian citizens and residents can travel abroad starting in November, but foreigners entering from overseas will have to wait.

The airline’s chief executive said the Australian government would have final say on the resumption of international travel.

“This is a grossly, grossly disturbing, offensive, concerning set of events”—Australia’s Foreign Minister Marise Payne

A billion animals estimated to be lost. Fires continue to blaze. But there are very real ways to support Australia.

Wildfires have burned through one-third of Kangaroo Island, home to 4,500 people and what was a thriving ecotourism industry.

Fires are burning on the southern coast of New South Wales and in eastern Victoria, as well as parts of Western Australia, South Australia, and Tasmania.

Dark Mofo is not for the faint of heart.

At Wildflower, one chef has adopted aboriginal cooking practices to bring the true flavor of Western Australia.

Overview

Explore Australia’s natural offerings, learn how to play the didgeridoo, and—most importantly—learn about this indigenous culture.

The multi-tiered wooden decks and cozy thatch-roof rooms, combined with the lush green hillside setting, makes Monkey Valley feel like an island treehouse escape. At the foothills of Chapman’s Peak and rising above Noordhoek Beach, this hotel and restaurant is a secluded spot to have a sundowner among locals. The rustic charm of the hotel combined with the hearty meals served at Thorfynns will make you feel like you’ve escaped to a fairytale world - yet you’re still a mere 40 minutes from Cape Town.

It’s easy to imagine this sophisticated watering hole for Madison Avenue swells as a background for a scene from Mad Men. See if you can spot F. Scott and Zelda Fitzgerald on Ed Sorel’s impressive “who’s who” mural that wraps the room above the red-wine leather banquettes. Though its history means a pricey meal, the carbonara is hearty. Wash it down with a Sloe & Low or Pimm’s Rangoon. In an era where casual restaurants are celebrated, it’s nice to revisit a restaurant-bar where white linen, uniformed wait staff, and polished service still reign.

Tempt fate at the Monkey Paw’s Book-O-Matic machine, where for the price of a toonie you’ll be delivered an archaic tome in the vein of Elementary Arabic, Vol. 3. I’ll let you know how my studying gets on. The Monkey’s Paw is an eclectic vintage bookstore on Dundas with a collection of unique books, vintage maps, and bugs preserved in Lucite.