Author: Chris Singh

Chris Singh is an Editor-At-Large at the AU review, loves writing about travel and hospitality, and is partial to a perfectly textured octopus. You can reach him on Instagram: @chrisdsingh.

Huawei Watch GT 2

Huawei Watch GT 2 Review: Looks good, trains well, isn’t very smart

It should be clear to anyone familiar with Huawei by now that the tech company is nothing if not reliable when it comes to producing devices that look exceptionally good and have outstanding battery life. Last year’s Huawei Watch GT 2 is certainly no exception here, and has since become one of the most attractive…

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Recipe: Mother’s Day Pavlova from CACAO’s Tim Clark

During these unprecedented times, when staying at home is of the utmost importance, us here at The AU Review are going to be doing everything we can to help readers live their best lives, indoors. As with many other media companies who typically focus on getting folks out and about, we’re shifting to adapt to…

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Qatar Airways

Qatar Airways expects to resume half of its network by June

By the end of this month, Gulf carrier Qatar Airways will begin a phased approach to expanding its network in line with passenger demand and the expected relaxation of entry restrictions across the world. Having maintained flights to at least 30 destinations where possible during the ongoing global pandemic, the Oneworld member is aiming to…

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Arlo Video Doorbell Review

Arlo Video Doorbell Review: Great value and even better video

Testing out Arlo’s impressive third-generation cameras has gotten me a bit obsessed with tech-ing the home with smart security hardware. Though I live on a relatively uneventful street in a quiet Western Sydney suburb, break-ins have been commonplace lately, which in the past few months has made me appreciate this necessary smart home technology even…

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Microsoft’s Surface Book 3, Surface Go 2 and Surface Earbuds releasing this month

Microsoft are readying the next step in their aggressive release schedule, following last year’s successful output with the new Surface Go 2, Surface Book 3, Surface Headphones 2, and Surface Earbuds. The attractive line up makes good on the high levels of anticipation surrounding the Surface family, timed perfectly while the world gets used to…

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Huawei P40

Huawei P40 Review: No Google? No problem?

Can Huawei make it without Google? That’s been the pressing question for fans of the brand’s undeniably powerful and relentlessly gorgeous phones for the past few months now. It’s the biggest issue surrounding the recently release P40 series (as it was with the Mate 30 last year), and while the official absence of Google Mobile…

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Tasmania eyeing direct flights to New Zealand with trans-Tasman travel bubble

Talks of forthcoming travel between Australia and New Zealand, referred to as the “trans-Tasman bubble”, has been the centre of much discussion since The National Cabinet met with New Zealand Prime Minister Jacinda Ardern earlier this week. The possibility of opening up a travel route between the two countries, despite the global pandemic, is seriously…

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G Adventures now doing virtual small group tours every week

Want to explore Central American and Mexico this Sunday? You’re in luck. As part of their virtual travel series, which kicked off last week with a tour around Italy and attracted more than 750 e-travellers, G Adventures are barrelling forth with their awesome live virtual small group tour concept. Cosy up to your chosen device…

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Recipe: Ceviche from Los Cabos luxury resort “Solaz”

During these unprecedented times, when staying at home is of the utmost importance, us here at The AU Review are going to be doing everything we can to help readers live their best lives, indoors. As with many other media companies who typically focus on getting folks out and about, we’re shifting to adapt to…

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Track of the Day: Nicole Millar “I Should Probably Go to Therapy” (2020)

Running around the edges of her irrepressible indie-pop aesthetic Nicole Millar finds strength in the intensely personal with “I Should Probably Go to Therapy”. Her first new music for 2020, the single is a follow-up to 2019’s excellent “Favours” and sheds some light on a trying time in Millar’s life and a conscious confrontation with…

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Recipe: The Emperor’s Mess with Stewed Plums from Seabourne

During these unprecedented times, when staying at home is of the utmost importance, us here at The AU Review are going to be doing everything we can to help readers live their best lives, indoors. As with many other media companies who typically focus on getting folks out and about, we’re shifting to adapt to…

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Therabody

Therabody’s fourth gen expands the world of Bluetooth massage theraguns

Rethinking their well-received smart massage guns, Theragun have today announced a swift rebranding. Now known as Therabody, the tech-wellness company has welcomed the arrival of its fourth generation percussive massage devices, focused around the brand’s new proprietary motor, muting a common complaint with QuietForce Technology, and sharpening their focus on Smart Percussive Therapy. And it’s…

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Sokyo, BLACK Bar & Grill and Fat Noodle now doing at-home dining

Three highly regarded restaurant at Sydney’s The Star are now doing at-home dining to keep up with the current pandemic. Luke Nguyen’s Fat Noodle, Danny Karam’s BLACK Bar & Grill, and Chase Kojima’s widely acclaimed Sokyo now offer seasonal menus from their respective restaurants, each highlighting popular dishes as part of a special “Table for…

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BentSpoke Brewing Co releases a barrel aged Flanders Red’s

ACT based BrentSpoke Brewing Co have gone and released an Australian first Flanders Red Ale going by the simple name of Flemm. It’s one of the original barrel aged sour recipes in the country, having been brewed by Head Brewer Richard Watkins over 15 years ago. Named after a local farmer who inspired Richard on…

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Recipe: Spinach and Ricotta Cheese Gnocchi from Saranello’s, Chicago

During these unprecedented times, when staying at home is of the utmost importance, us here at The AU Review are going to be doing everything we can to help readers live their best lives, indoors. As with many other media companies who typically focus on getting folks out and about, we’re shifting to adapt to…

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The last minute buyers guide to Mother’s Day 2020

Online shopping is the way to go this year as Mother’s Day 2020 fast approaches. Given the current pandemic sweeping the globe, home tech, beauty and kitchen essentials are flying off those digital shelves, which is why we’ve pulled together some of our latest favourites from each category. Whether your mum needs to lose herself…

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Starward is releasing a fifth-gen ‘Ginger Beer Cask’ single malt whisky

Following four successful releases, awarded Aussie whisky producer Starward has gone and lifted the lid of the fifth iteration of their popular Ginger Beer Cask limited release. The experimental cask, which since 2014 has been a hit for the distillery, once again looks to highlight the unique flavour formed using the best of Australian craft…

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Recipe: BBQ Spicy Pork from Las Vegas restaurant Best Friend

During these unprecedented times, when staying at home is of the utmost importance, us here at The AU Review are going to be doing everything we can to help readers live their best lives, indoors. As with many other media companies who typically focus on getting folks out and about, we’re shifting to adapt to…

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Recipe: Arnott’s reveal how to make Scotch Finger biscuits

During these unprecedented times, when staying at home is of the utmost importance, us here at The AU Review are going to be doing everything we can to help readers live their best lives, indoors. As with many other media companies who typically focus on getting folks out and about, we’re shifting to adapt to…

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KitKat gets indulgent with Gooey Caramel and Cookie Fudge

Crispy wafer chocolate KitKat has gone hard on the flavour twists, flipping the beloved sweet treat with two new distinctive flavours to add to your next online delivery shopping list. Made available across Australia from today, in all the typical places, KitKat Gooey Caramel and KitKat Mint Cookie Fudge are hoping to redefine the sweet…

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Phaidon

Recipe: Baked Apricots with Bay and Honey (from Aaron Bertelsen)

During these unprecedented times, when staying at home is of the utmost importance, us here at The AU Review are going to be doing everything we can to help readers live their best lives, indoors. As with many other media companies who typically focus on getting folks out and about, we’re shifting to adapt to…

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Portland Maine

Recipe: Pan Seared Local Cod from Portland, Maine

During these unprecedented times, when staying at home is of the utmost importance, us here at The AU Review are going to be doing everything we can to help readers live their best lives, indoors. As with many other media companies who typically focus on getting folks out and about, we’re shifting to adapt to…

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Sony Master Series A9G OLED TV Review: I swoon every time I turn it on

Light, lean and already considered one of the best OLEDs available, Sony’s Master Series A9G earns its place amongst the company’s finest products and, with a powerful symphony of super features, justifies its reputation as the “best TV of 2019.” The hallmark of a good OLED is that the technology can still blow you away,…

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DoubleTree by Hilton

Recipe: How to make Hilton’s legendary DoubleTree Cookie

During these unprecedented times, when staying at home is of the utmost importance, us here at The AU Review are going to be doing everything we can to help readers live their best lives, indoors. As with many other media companies who typically focus on getting folks out and about, we’re shifting to adapt to…

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Australia’s best bartenders are doing live mixology classes via Facebook

While we are (hopefully) all doing our part in lockdown, many have taken to perfecting different types of skills, or learning new ones from scratch. One obvious winner has been the home-bar, with plenty of people practicing the art of mixology with whatever they can their hands on. It’s better when experts are guiding you,…

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Poof Doof Sydney will be streamed live from ivy this weekend

Legendary LGBTQI+ Sydney club night “Poof Doof” is going digital now that we’re all isolating at home. The inclusive club night, which shifted to ivy for a weekly residency towards the end of last year, hasn’t given up despite the whole not going out thing, pushing forth into a “Poof Doof Direct” concept which takes…

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Travel by Taste: 11 food shows on Netflix to binge through

Although we’re currently unable to head on out to a far-flung destination and indulge ourselves in local flavours, we’ve still got ‘armchair travel’. Whether you’re glued to the TV or cooking up a recipe in the kitchen, using your senses to immerse yourself in another culture, as vividly as possible, is the closest we can…

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This “Best of USA” beer pack brings America’s top breweries to Australians

With travelling by your taste buds a more popular trend, given the whole lockdown thing going on, Aussie beer barons Craft Cartel Liquor are launching a new “passport” series. In an attempt to bring the world’s best breweries to Aussie beer lovers, the CCL’s online store will be rolling out curated, packs of rare craft…

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Recipe: Picon Punch from Winnemucca, Nevada

During these unprecedented times, when staying at home is of the utmost importance, us here at The AU Review are going to be doing everything we can to help readers live their best lives, indoors. As with many other media companies who typically focus on getting folks out and about, we’re shifting to adapt to…

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Arnotts Monte Carlo Recipe

Recipe: Arnott’s have revealed how to make Monte Carlo biscuits

During these unprecedented times, when staying at home is of the utmost importance, us here at The AU Review are going to be doing everything we can to help readers live their best lives, indoors. As with many other media companies who typically focus on getting folks out and about, we’re shifting to adapt to…

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