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Overseas Flights May Be Extortionate In 2022 If Australian Authorities Don’t Act Soon

Australians may be faced with a sparse set of options for overseas travel when our blanket travel ban lifts if airlines are not given enough notice, airline organisations have warned.This could lead to high ticket prices until the market sorts itself out.Though to some degree this is out of the government’s control, with the exact day we hit the 80% fully vaccinated target not yet being known, and with the pandemic making for an evolving situation, many travel industry professionals and figures are calling for authorities to provide a more detailed plan regardless.Travel Daily Media recently published an article, which claimed that Australian officials are sitting on the fence too much and need to give carriers more certainty if we want to avoid a slow restart once borders open again.“Unfortunately, Australia has a government that is unable to take well thought and planned decisions that would make the country move on and give a little breath to the ailing aviation and travel industry which could start planning a new start” Travel Daily Media reported.

“It seems that our government officials like to sit on the fence when it comes to making this sort of decision” (Travel Daily Media).

This comes after the Australian Airports Association warned: “If the federal government does not provide clarity on the reopening of international borders, international airlines will be forced to leave the Australian market.”Singapore Airlines, for instance, has already been forced to cancel dozens of flights to Australia before the Christmas period, citing a lack of certainty over passenger caps as the reason.RELATED: Why Qatar Airways Is Able To Continue Running Flights At Such Losses The Guardian likewise reports, “foreign airlines won’t be able to ramp up operations to meet the mass reopening of international travel into Sydney when 80% vaccination is reached because they will need several months to recall laid off staff and retrieve planes that have been parked in deserts.”In an article published on September the 12th, Barry Abrams, the executive director of the Board of Airline Representatives of Australia, told The Guardian that airlines still had not been told what the new rules and passenger limits would be when Australia hit 80% fully vaccinated.He said this meant they were unable to start planning for resuming routes.“Passenger allowances were a key factor for airlines in determining the financial viability of their routes, and Abrams warned that carriers that had not flown to the country in more than a year had not yet begun allocating aircraft or staff to Australian routes, nor had they begun renegotiating contracts with ground handling crews and local supply businesses,” The Guardian reports.This warning has been reported on by The Sydney Morning Herald too. They reported: “The country’s airports have warned the federal government that foreign airlines are at risk of pulling out of Australia even as the country reopens its international border, leading to fewer seats and higher prices, unless clearer plans are locked in immediately.”Australia’s Trade and Tourism Minister Dan Tehan has also warned that high demand for travel when the blanket travel ban ends could lead to a backlog of Australians needing to renew their passports before they can travel internationally.Put simply: we all need a more detailed plan, both airlines and citizens alike.

Watch travellers and Australians with family overseas share their thoughts on the travel ban below

Watch Aksel Lund Svindal’s daredevil ski jump over a Porsche Taycan Turbo below

Bogner’s skill with the camera and Svindal’s athleticism is self-evident: they’ve perfectly reinterpreted the iconic 60s photo for the modern era. The Taycan Turbo, too, is the perfect stand-in for the 356 B: just as the 356 B was one of the most technologically advanced and visually striking vehicles of its time, the Taycan Turbo is too one of the most forward-thinking and beautiful cars of today.“With the new [photo] we are continuing the story and building the bridge between yesterday, today and the innovations of tomorrow,” explains Porsche CFO Lutz Meschke.

“The image of the jump is also a metaphor for the risks you have to take in order to survive as a business. The Porsche Jump is a powerful symbol of the determination with which we at Porsche pursue our dreams.”

The original, versus the recreation. The 356 B was actually Truöl’s own car. Images: Hans Truöl Archiv / Porsche

The symbolism of the ski jump is obvious: not only is it emblematic of the speed and performance of a Porsche car, but it also represents a ‘leap of faith’ – Porsche leaping into the future by pursuing electrification.While there’s still plenty of petrol-powered delights in Porsche’s lineup, such as the snarling 911 Turbo S or the insane 718 Cayman GT4 Clubsport, Porsche is continuing to invest heavily in electric vehicles. Notably, the Stuttgart marque’s latest concept car – the insanely cool-looking, track-focused Mission R – is fully electric. Can’t go skiing if global warming melts all the snow…Read more about how Porsche pulled off this stunning ski jump photo here.

Watch Salt Bae enjoy a cigar at 40,000ft in the video below

Smoking on a flight, these days, unless it’s a private jet, is pretty well unthinkable (as one unfortunate passenger in the US recently discovered). Back in the so-called golden era of flying, though, it was simply par for the course.

Member of a LAN Airways flight crew take a cigarette break during a flight, 1960s. (Photo by WIN-Initiative/Getty Images)

It’s not just smoking Salt Bae has been up to lately. He’s also recently been spotted making the most underrated cut of meat a succulent affair, showing off how he maintains his impressive pins and revealing his ‘spartan’ secrets to shredding.Going back to his penchant for cigars, however, the only problem would be if he tried to light up on a Ryanair or Spirit Airlines flight. But somehow we don’t think he’ll be doing that any time soon…

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Capital City Trail

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Starting with Melbourne CBD and an absolute beast of a trail that has views of the vibrant city skyline. While the full 29.6km loop may be better suited to cyclists, if you’re feeling particularly energetic then you can choose to walk it instead (or at least, tick off sections over a few weekends). Offering the ideal tour of Melbourne, this flat, dedicated trail (that is signposted for the most part) takes you past the Royal Botanic Gardens, Docklands, Melbourne Zoo, Fitzroy and Southbank, to name but a few landmarks.

Melbourne Street Art Walk

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The street art walk is to Melbourne what the Bondi to Coogee walk is to Sydney. An absolute must for anyone visiting the city, the street art and graffiti tour is just over 3km in length if you tackle it in one go, and will take you to various laneways that are just begging to have their photo taken. If your Instagram feed is in need of some new posts, standing in front of some of the finest graffiti in Australia will start seeing the likes roll in.

The ‘official’ walk maybe found in Melbourne CBD, but venture further afield to surrounding areas and you’ll find more art just waiting to be discovered.

Two Bays Walking Track

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Another 26km walk now, this time a little more scenic as it’s in the Mornington Peninsula. Start it early enough in the day and you’ll be able to complete it before sundown, for those who prefer to take their time, this walk can be split up into sections. The beginning section takes you from McCrae and up to Arthurs Seat State Park, which, when you reach the top, offers sublime views over Port Phillip Bay. Feel free to stop here and turn back, or continue along the remaining 20km trek (which is fully signposted with Blue Wren symbols) towards Bushrangers Bay and the Mornington Peninsula coast.

Coolart Woodlands Walking Tracks

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Not just one, but up to four walking tracks are just begging to be trampled on in the Coolart Woodlands. If you’re a keen ornithologist, Coolart is the perfect place to spot some 60 species of bird, all while walking through both woodland wetland areas, as well as the grounds of the former Coolart Homestead, a late Victorian mansion. All four walks start from the car park, and with the longest being 3.1km in length, all are quick and easy and suitable for all walking abilities.

Toorongo & Amphitheatre Falls Loop Walk

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The Toorongo Falls Reserve found in Noojee, just under two hours east of Melbourne, is where you’ll find this looping walk that serves up views of both the Toorongo and Amphitheatre Falls. An easy 2.2km return track that is suitable for all abilities, seeing you traverse predominantly hardened gravel, you should be back to your starting point in around an hour. That is, of course, dependent on the amount of time you take for breaks to admire the falls, and Toorgono, in particular, is certainly worthy of being patient to take some great long exposure photos.

Darby River To Tongue Point

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This stunning 9.6km coastal walk maybe around a three-hour drive from Melbourne CBD, but we strongly recommend you give it a go, not least because it includes a climb over an ancient sand dune, along with exemplary views across the ocean. It’s also a great walk for serving up the chance to see some wildlife, including wallabies, echidnas and wombats. There’s more chance of seeing these Australian creatures at dusk or dawn as they’ll likely be foraging for food, but you may still get a lucky sighting during the day.

It’s also worth paying a visit to Fairy Cove. A slight detour from the main path, Fairy Cove is a sheltered beach with undisturbed white sands and clear ocean water that makes for a perfect swimming spot. If you complete this walk during the winter months, you’ll want to make sure your wrap up warm to protect yourself from headland winds, but also take your camera or binoculars, as you’ll be in with a great chance of spotting migrating whales.

Warburton Redwood Forest Walk

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If you want to see the huge and tall Californian Redwood trees, Melbourne is the place to go. There are a few spots, including the Otways, closer to the Great Ocean Road, or the Warburton forest about an hour and a half drive east from Melbourne CBD. It’s not a walk in the sense that you follow a track or a loop, but rather, a spot where you can aimlessly wander through the forest, marvelling at the sheer height of the trees (the tallest is around 55 metres) and soaking up plenty of photo opportunities.

Kokoda Track Memorial Walk (1000 Steps)

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Officially the Kokoda Track Memorial Walk but more commonly known as the 1000 Steps Walk, this track in the Dandenong Ranges is incredibly popular with tourists and fitness fanatics. A memorial site for the Australian soldiers who died on the Kokoda Trail in Papa New Guinea during World War II, this walk winds its way through bushland, albeit in steep increments (so some level of fitness is required).

Making its way through the rainforest makes this an incredibly serene and scenic walk, and when you reach the top, you’re presented with a clearing that provides amazing views of Melbourne. The separate Lyrebird Track (which, if you go at the right time will present the chance of seeing the Superb Lyrebird) will take you back to the car park.

Mount Oberon Summit Walk

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If views from up high and the chance to witness some epic sunrises are atop your list of must-haves from a walk, you’ll want to tackle the Mount Oberon Summit Walk. Situated in Wilsons Promontory (near the Darby River walk) this steady uphill climb along wide gravel paths eventually gives way to a viewing platform with views that really has to be seen to be believed.

Better still, if you’re able to get an early start (incredibly early if coming from Melbourne CBD) and you can make the walk up in time (it’s around two hours return), you’ll be rewarded with one of the best views for sunrise in Australia. As soon as it starts to get light, you’ll be left gobsmacked by the 360-degree views of Wilson Promontory National Park.

Werribee Gorge Circuit Walk

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If the thought of a three-hour drive is a little much, even if it’s for a spectacular sunrise, then the circuit walk at Werribee Gorge may be more up your alley. Just an hour’s drive west from Melbourne CBD will bring you to Werribee Gorge State Park, which gives way to this 10km track. You’ll want your hiking boots for this one, as the terrain change throughout and there are some steep sections – including a section that requires the use of a cable handrail.

You can choose to complete the trickier section first and finish with a more gentle riverside track back to the car park, or start off easy before taking on the harder section at the end (there is a split off for a shorter circuit if you’d rather, though).

Albert Park Lake

If you’re craving some scenic views with a picturesque lake, make sure you plan your next power walk around Albert Park Lake. Situated in the City of Port Phillip and located 3 km south of the Melbourne CBD, this Lake is incredibly convenient to get to. The surface around this trail is mostly flat, making it a popular running spot, too, as there are also water fountains scattered around to keep you hydrated at every corner.

Also, if you need a walking break, Boatshed Cafe is along the trail, the perfect place to down a milkshake while taking in the gorgeous atmosphere.

Inner Circle Rail Trail

This trail firstly opened in 1888 and diverged off the Upfield line at Royal Park, running through the northern suburbs of Melbourne, across North Carlton and North Fitzroy. This “rail trail” is ideal for a range of sporting activities from hiking, bike riding to mountain biking and walking. It’s one of the more interesting Melbourne walks to partake in, as this area is surrounded by stunning parkland filled with the remains of the old railway lines.

Also, there is no shortage of great cafes in the area, and you can visit Yarra Park Bend while you’re at it.

Bayside Coastal Trail

If you’re craving a long hike with some breathtaking views, make sure you walk this trail, as The Bayside Coastal Trail covers 7km of Melbourne’s most stunning coastlines. This trail is incredibly unique, as it celebrates the artwork of many notable Australian artists who used the Bayside Coast as their muse.

With 90 art pieces along the trail, these works tell a story about Australia’s rich history and indigenous culture. Many of these pieces painted by indigenous contemporary artists are based on stories from Boon Wurrung Elder and Carolyn Brigg to portray the close relationship between the Boon Wurrung culture and the coastal environment.

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Why oat milk is a ‘god tier’ milk alternative, according to TikTok

“The fact is, all plant milks require a similar approach to use optimally and there are a few tricks that will help you get the best out of it,” Matthew wrote in Bean Scene Magazine.

“Give the carton a good shake each time you use it so the oat milk doesn’t stratify and stays consistent from pour to pour. Store it in the fridge and out of direct light so it stays fresh and textures better.”

Another pro tip is “the hotter you need to texture plant-based milk, the less air you should introduce at the beginning” and “higher temperature steam creates extra inertia foam at those hotter points of steaming – so you’re really stretching the band out as much as it can before it snaps.”Matthew also says that certain oat milks are fortified with calcium, which a lot of Australians could do with consuming more of, as well as pointing out that oat milk is a natural source of a type of fibre.Overall, almond milk is best for those looking for a low-calorie option, soy milk is best for protein, and oat milk is your friendly all-rounder, which is a winner with fruity espresso, which Matthew believes is poised to Be Big in Australia.Oat milk isn’t the only burgeoning trend right now in Australian coffee cups. As Matthew recently chatted to DMARGE about, there is an old school American coffee trend currently being popularised, which you can read about below.

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MOVE Yoga
The Yoga Place
Happy Melon
Gertrude Street Yoga
Humming Puppy Studio
Yoga Corner
Bikram Yoga South Melbourne
The Yoga Space Melbourne
Yoga 8
Australian Yoga Academy
Hip Hop Yoga

MOVE Yoga

MOVE Yoga has been serving up yoga classes to Melburnians since 2014 alongside a learning program for wannabe yoga instructors. MOVE has since shifted into becoming a ‘Hybrid Studio’, conducting classes both at the physical studio and over live stream for members to practice at home. The Flinders Lane venue has two studios, both of which are kitted out with high-quality audiovisual technology, as well as infrared heating and ventilation systems to ensure you feel the heat when is required, and cool down once sessions are over.

Yoga Style: Power Vinyasa, Yin

Address: Level 1, 335 Flinders Lane, Melbourne, 3000

The Yoga Place

The Yoga Place aims to provide a soothing, stress-free environment within its West Melbourne studio where a tight-knit community can come together and enjoy the benefits of yoga. Everyone is welcome, even if you’ve never practised yoga in your life and various yoga styles are taught, including vinyasa, yin and even yoglates. The studio itself is a large and bright space that will make you feel relaxed as soon as you step foot inside.

Yoga Style: Yin, Vinyasa, Yogalates, Pilates, Meditative

Address: 203 Victoria Street, West Melbourne, 3003

Phone: 0432 609 664

Happy Melon

Happy Melon is a yoga studio, fitness studio and even a spa of sorts in one. Not only are fast-paced Flow and more calming Slow styles of yoga taught alongside Yin classes and a Fundamentals course designed for beginners, but those wishing to improve their fitness in other ways can partake of Happy Melon’s boxing and strength classes. Meditation and pilates classes (pilates classes are conducted at a separate venue) can also be booked and once you’re done, you can grab yourself a massage. We can’t imagine anywhere more relaxing.

Yoga Style: Yin, Yoga Flow, Yoga Slow, Pilates, Meditation

Address: 1251 High Street, Armadale, 3143

Phone: 03 9576 0565

Gertrude Street Yoga

Gertrude Street Yoga has been keeping its Melburnian members relaxed since the 90s. The studio has a large team of members who specialise in various types of yoga and who come up with their own classes and styles of teaching, as opposed to reading from a book. This could mean that two teachers of vinyasa yoga, for example, will conduct two different classes and you may find that you prefer one over the other. Gertrude Street also encourages members to make use of other holistic and wellness services so that their wellbeing isn’t just focused on during yoga classes, but during their regular daily lives as well.

Yoga Style: Vinyasa, Yin, Meditation, Hatha Flow, Kundalini

Address: Level 1, 2020 Gertrude Street, Fitzroy, 3065

Humming Puppy Studio

Humming Puppy has yoga studios in Sydney, New York and Melbourne and presents itself as an incredibly premium experience. No specific style of yoga is taught, but instead, classes simply focus on movement, breath work and awareness (meditation). There are several class types to book yourself into, and you’re able to book a specific mat within the studio so you can ensure you’ll be feeling comfortable. Humming Puppy’s headline feature is that its studio literally hums with frequencies that are proven to help you achieve peak performance.

Yoga Style: No specific style. Teachings based on breath-pranayama, movement-asana and awareness-meditation

Address: 2/22 Cecil Place, Prahran, 3181

Phone: 03 9510 3719

Yoga Corner

Yoga Corner can be found in the heart of Melbourne CBD and even though there may just be the one room, it benefits from a cutting-edge heating system which means it can accommodate a variety of yoga styles and temperatures. A quality team of teachers are friendly, approachable and knowledgeable and all have the common aim of making classes fun, educational and enjoyable.

Yoga Style: Hot Yoga, Vinyasa Flow, Jivamukti, Hatha, Yin

Address: Lower Ground, Temple Court Arcade, 447 Little Collins Street, 3000

Phone: 0498 145 969

Bikram Yoga South Melbourne

Bikram Yoga South Melbourne is quite literally dedicated to Bikram yoga, a style of yoga practised in a hot studio, with the room usually being heated to around 40-degrees. You’ll get sweaty at the South Melbourne studio, make no mistake, but the increased room temperature allows your body to warm up quickly, allowing you to put yourself into positions with less struggle. If 40-degrees sounds a bit too intense for you, then the studio’s Sculpt Yoga class may be more bearable at 34-degrees, combining the use of weights and cardio with Vinyasa flow yoga.

Yoga Style: Bikram, Vinyasa, Pilates

Address: Level 1, Corner of York & Clarendon Street, South Melbourne, 3205

Phone: 03 9699 9362

The Yoga Space Melbourne

Catering to yogis living nearer St Kilda and Brighton is The Yoga Space Melbourne, a yoga studio that has amassed a strong team of teachers from all walks of life, but who have all been immersed in the world of yoga for years. From this, they’ve all developed their own teaching styles, as well as focusing on a style of yoga they feel especially connected to. The entire teaching team welcomes anyone through its doors to help form a close bonded family.

Yoga Style: Flow, Slow Flow, Yin, Meditation, Mindful Flow

Address: 2/431 Glen Huntly Road, Elsternwick, 3185

Phone: 0439 993 581

Yoga 8

Located in a beautiful loft, Yoga 8 is one of the southside’s leading yoga studios that practices a range of yoga styles to improve health and fitness. Here there are three bespoke yoga studios, all under the same roof, with sessions led by an expert yoga teacher who will lightly guide you while honouring the spirit and foundations of this practice. Aside from yoga classes, Yoga 8 also run intimate workshops and expert Teacher Training courses.

Yoga Style: Hatha Flow, Bikram Hot Yoga, Hot Hatha, Yin Yoga, Kundalini

Address: 1/236 High St, Prahran VIC 3181

Phone: 03 9529 6640

Australian Yoga Academy

Australian Yoga Academy offers every kind of yoga practice, from power yoga to more restorative yoga; it’s all about your personal development and transformation. If you’re looking to advance your practice or even teach yoga, they have a wide range of workshops that will suit you. But if you’re looking for something more peaceful, this studio offers meditation and slower mindful movement classes that will quiet the mind and remove you from the usual rush of your busy week.

Yoga Style: Detox Flow, Energising Flow, Slow Awakening Flow, Yin, Prenatal

Address: 42 Clifton St, Prahran VIC 3181

Phone: 03 9510 7474

Hip Hop Yoga

If you’re looking for something to interrupt your regular Hatha flow but still craving a full-body workout while improving strength and flexibility, then you’ve come to the right place. Down in Brunswick, Hip Hop Yoga has built a yogi community to pair their physical yoga practice with hip hop and RnB tunes. Victoria Alessi, the founder of this Brunswick yoga studio, invites everyone to join their classes regardless of their skill set. Hip Hop Yoga also offers a $50 5 Class Intro pack to help get you started with this practice. So turn the lights down and Shavashana to some School Boy Q.

Yoga Style: Hip Hop Flow, Yin, Slow Jamz Flow, Slow Jamz Flow/Yin

Address: 7 Church St, Brunswick VIC 3056

Phone: 0401 072 128

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Capital City Trail

Melbourne Street Art Walk

Two Bays Walking Track

Coolart Woodlands Walking Tracks

Toorongo & Amphitheatre Falls Loop Walk

Darby River To Tongue Point

Warburton Redwood Forest Walk

Kokoda Track Memorial Walk (1000 Steps)

Mount Oberon Summit Walk

Werribee Gorge Circuit Walk

Albert Park Lake

Inner Circle Rail Trail

Bayside Coastal Trail

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In this story…

MOVE Yoga

The Yoga Place

Happy Melon

Gertrude Street Yoga

Humming Puppy Studio

Yoga Corner

Bikram Yoga South Melbourne

The Yoga Space Melbourne

Yoga 8

Australian Yoga Academy

Hip Hop Yoga

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