Japan... the land of the rising sun, home to some amazing food, picturesque scenery and quirky technology. What's not to love? One of our amazing contributors travelled to Japan and has compiled a guide to a few of the best places to visit, things to eat, and ways to get around Japan on a budget...

Flavours. Sounds. Colours. Scents. Walking into Festitalia all five senses are sent into overdrive. The arena is packed with people vying for delectable treats and a shaded spot to watch the Gelato eating competition at the 11th annual Italian festival. First held in 2006, Festitalia was origin...

Truth be told, I am the pickiest eater you’ll ever meet. I’ve been this way since I was a child. Nowadays, I still refuse to eat anything with nuts in it because I hate the taste of nuts by themselves. That includes Nutella (I know, I’m an outcast on that one). I’d heard of Cowch, the dessert bar...

As an avid reader, Harry Potter is of course a particular favourite of mine. To visit the city where J.K Rowling wrote her masterpiece was extremely appealing. If you’re staying in London, Edinburgh is a cheap flight, train or bus away. Upon, arriving in Edinburgh I soon realised that not only wa...

Electric Avenue is the latest bar to grace the eclectic Woolloongabba strip, and they’re not a moment too soon. Electric Avenue liliLife was fortunate enough to attend the opening night which consisted of a little window shopping, toe-tapping and gin sipping. Amongst the whispers of equally kee...

Newstead, home to the notoriously indulgent Chester Street bakery, has a new rival to contend with. Nodo, a cafe specialising in gluten free donuts, provides nutritious and delectable treats to those among us with dietary sensitivities. And to those free to consume whatever we wish, Nodo gives us...