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Time Out
4 days ago
- Lifestyle
- Time Out
The ten snacks Australians miss the most once they leave the country
No snack divides the nation quite like Vegemite. Some people love a thin scrape on their morning toast, others pair it with avo (or even jam?!), and then there are people like me who gag at the smell alone. Meanwhile, I've never met an Aussie who doesn't love a Tim Tam. So I was surprised when a new study revealed that Vegemite outranked the beloved chocolate biscuit as the most-missed Australian snack for expats. We're sure this top ten ranking will spark some serious snack debates (and make your tummy rumble), but here's how it was compiled. Researchers from international delivery company Send My Bag surveyed almost 500 Australians living across Europe and the USA to find out which beloved snacks expats are craving the most. You can take the Aussie out of Australia – but not without a jar of Vegemite! Yep, this thick black spread tops the list as Australia's most-missed snack, making its way into 25 per cent of care packages sent from home. Next up was Tim Tams, slam dunking into 22 per cent of snack packs shipped abroad from Australia. These choccie bikkies are downright delicious, and one packet is never enough – so we recommend asking for at least one each of Original, Double Coat, and maybe even Strawberry and Cream. Randomly, chicken salt is the third most-missed 'snack' – something I didn't realise was unique to Australia. Who says we don't have culture? The remainder of the top ten features classic Aussie snacks, including Shapes, Milo, Twisties, Arnott's biscuits, Allen's lollies, Cherry Ripes and lamingtons. I guess you can't exactly mail a meat pie, otherwise that surely would've earned a spot on the list. The top 10 most-missed Australian snacks Vegemite – 25 per cent Tim Tams – 22 per cent Chicken Salt – 13 per cent Shapes – 10 per cent Milo – 9 per cent Twisties – 7 per cent Arnott's biscuits – 5 per cent Allen's lollies – 5 per cent Cherry Ripe – 3 per cent Lamington – 1 per cent Stay in the loop: sign up for our free Time Out Australia newsletter 😋 🚨 The 27 worst Australian foods have officially been named and shamed
Belfast Telegraph
06-07-2025
- Sport
- Belfast Telegraph
Rory Skinner helps secure TAS Racing's first ever British Superbike victory at Knockhill
Skinner halted championship leader Bradley Ray's run of eight successive victories with a steely ride in challenging wet conditions to delight the home crowd. The race was red-flagged twice because of poor conditions and track contamination before finally taking place over a reduced distance of 16 laps. Skinner took the lead on the opening lap from Ray (Raceways Yamaha) and never looked back, gradually easing away to win by four seconds on the Cheshire Mouldings Ducati, denying former champion Ray a third consecutive BSB treble following hat-tricks at Donington Park and Snetterton. It was an emotional win for Skinner, who started the weekend strongly with third in Saturday's race before securing the runner-up spot in the second race. 'To do that for the boys, Cheshire Mouldings Ducati, they've been with me through thick and thin – last year breaking my leg, and I had a really tough end to the year as well,' Skinner said. 'They stuck by me and believed in me, even when I didn't believe in myself. 'To have a triple podium weekend and be on the top step of the podium in the last race, I'm honestly quite emotional about it all.' Fraser Rogers held on for third to claim his maiden BSB podium on the TAG Honda ahead of Christian Iddon, Storm Stacey and Max Cook. Honda Racing's Andrew Irwin finished eighth in the finale, improving from 11th in the earlier race. However, there was disappointment for Scott Swann, who failed to finish on the Send My Bag/IWR Honda. Swann was 17th in the opening race yesterday. Scott Redding, riding the Hager PBM Ducati as a replacement for injury victim Glenn Irwin, was ninth. Redding made his return to the championship on Saturday, claiming fourth in the dry. Ray holds an advantage of 52 points in the standings after the first four rounds. In the Supersport race, five-time champion Jack Kennedy won his second race of the season for Honda Racing UK in the rain, fending off Joe Talbot (Binch Pro Ducati) by just under one second. The Dubliner is third in the championship, 15 points behind fellow southern Irishman Rhys Irwin, who won Saturday's race on the Performance 15 Suzuki from Kennedy. 'It was a really difficult race in those conditions, Joe kept me honest through the whole thing,' Kennedy said. 'I never got a minute's breathing space and he kept me honest to the end. 'The Honda CBR600 was amazing in that race, so I'm absolutely delighted, especially after the DNF at Snetterton; that puts us right back on the map now in the championship, so I couldn't have had a better weekend.' Randalstown's Eugene McManus was seventh on the MMB Ducati with Fermanagh man Lee Johnston rounding out the top-10 on the Sencat by Swan Racing Triumph. David Allingham was seventh in the Superstock 1000 race after sealing fourth on Saturday. Brands Hatch in Kent hosts the fifth round from July 25-27. Meanwhile, practice for the Southern 100 is due to take place on Monday evening on the Billown course, where Michael Dunlop, Davey Todd and Dean Harrison are in action on the Isle of Man. Racing is scheduled to get underway on Tuesday at the four-day event, concluding on Thursday when the Solo Championship race takes top billing. England's Todd won the blue riband race last year from Dunlop, who was last crowned Solo Champion in 2016.
Belfast Telegraph
21-06-2025
- Automotive
- Belfast Telegraph
Glenn Irwin outlines why he's taking ‘huge confidence' into British Superbike round at Snetterton
Irwin feels the Hager PBM Ducati team made a significant improvement against his Yamaha rivals at Donington last time out compared to 2024. He has three runner-up finishes under his belt so far and a third place after the first two rounds of the Championship, but now the Carrickfergus man is looking for victories at a circuit where he has triumphed previously on both Ducati and Honda machinery. Irwin, who is 12 points behind Raceways Yamaha rider Bradley Ray ahead of the opening race of the weekend on Saturday (4pm), said: 'Looking ahead to Snetterton, obviously this year, we have started really, really strong and have been consistent across the board at Oulton Park and Donington Park. 'What was pleasing at Donington was the fact that it was a marked improvement from last year as we were nowhere near the pace of the OMG package last year of Kyle (Ryde) and Ryan (Vickers), but this year, we managed to be ahead. 'Brad won the race, I think we showed good pace to reel him in of over two seconds at a track where last year, we really struggled to stay in the top four or five. So, we take huge confidence from that and it bodes well going forward.' Irwin was eighth fastest on the combined free practice time sheets yesterday on the Ducati. His brother and Honda Racing rider Andrew was 16th with Scott Swann (Send My Bag/IWR Honda) one place behind in 17th. Irwin did the double at Snetterton in the summer of 2024 and the 35-year-old would love a repeat to close the deficit to former champion Ray at the top of the Championship. 'Snetterton has been a track where the bike has always worked well and I have had a lot of success on both Honda and Ducati, so we are fully focused on going and winning races,' said Irwin. 'That being said, it's a long Championship, so we just need to keep our foot on the gas, keep applying pressure and making the most of the job we have. 'And by that I mean, I think making the most of it will be race victories this weekend, the team are working great, we have had some downtime and now we are coming back for race victories.' Meanwhile, the Fifth Round of the SBT Ireland Ulster Superbike Championship takes place on Saturday at Kirkistown in Co Down, promoted by the Hillsborough and Mid Antrim clubs. Lisburn's Carl Phillips was a double winner at Kirkistown two weeks previously in wet and dry conditions and moved to the top of the points standings, taking over from McAdoo Kawasaki's Korie McGreevy, who was ruled out after a crash in qualifying. Phillips is a former champion having won the title in 2019 and is making his return to racing this year for the first time since 2022. His opposition includes reigning champion Jonny Campbell, who was second in both races at Kirkistown in the previous round, plus Ryan Gibson and Ross Irwin. In the Supersport races, Graeme Irwin will be out to build on an impressive double on the Magic Bullet Ducati. It remains to be seen if reigning Ulster Supersport champion McGreevy has recovered sufficiently to race following his crash 14 days prior. Admission is £15 with Under-16s free.
New York Post
10-06-2025
- New York Post
‘Unethical' Gen Z travel hack that threatens airport security called out by expert
Everyone wants to save a buck while flying, but one travel TikTokker's 'hack' for not paying luggage fees is being blasted as dangerous. Jason Steinberg posted the first video in his 'unethical travel hacks' series, in which he teaches travelers to hide a second carry-on inside an airport to avoid paying a baggage fee. In the TikTok, Steinberg encourages travelers to get to the airport early and find a 'safe place' to leave the second bag. He encouraged people to leave it in plain sight, at a cafe, or put it with other people's bags. When checking in, Steinberg says passengers should say they have one bag and they want it weighed, leaving him free to grab the second bag and take it onto the plane. 3 A travel TikTokker revealed his top 'unethical travel hack.' TikTok/@travelwithjayberg While Steinberg, who posts as Travel With Jay Berg, successfully dodged the fee in his video, travel experts warn that his 'hack' could violate airport security regulations, cause a disruption at the terminal, or simply get your belongings stolen. Send My Bag's Adam Ewart told Indy 100 that following Steinberg's lead was not a good idea and may lead to panic over unattended luggage. Travel expert Adam Ewart from Send My Bag suggests this type of advice is not only unethical, but extremely unsafe. 3 He encouraged passengers to hide their second bag in the airport. TikTok/@travelwithjayberg 3 Travel experts warn about Steinberg's hack. TikTok/@travelwithjayberg 'We all know the frustration of lifting your bag onto the luggage scales, only to find out it's over the limit and you'll have to pay extra. But this hack is not just dishonest, it's dangerous,' Ewart said. 'You should never leave your baggage unattended in an airport, full stop. Not only could it be stolen, but unattended bags can trigger major security concerns and even evacuations. 'The consequences far outweigh the cost of a few kilos over the limit.' To avoid any stress over your baggage, Ewart encourages travelers to use safe (and ethical) hacks to save money on luggage. 'If you're worried about overweight luggage, there are much safer and easier ways to cut down. Start by packing smarter – roll clothes instead of folding, limit shoes, and weigh your bag at home, ' he said. 'And if you need more than your airline allows, consider shipping luggage ahead with a dedicated service like Send My Bag. It can be much more cost-effective, especially for students or expats relocating.'
Belfast Telegraph
16-05-2025
- Sport
- Belfast Telegraph
Jonathan Rea focused on making progress as comeback from injury continues in Czech Republic
Rea made his long-awaited comeback at the beginning of May after spending more than two months out with a foot injury. The record-breaking six-time champion suffered fractures in a crash in testing a few days before the season commenced in Australia. Rea endured a tough return at Cremona in Italy at round four but now wants to put the injury behind him as he concentrates on making further progress this weekend, where the 38-year-old is seeking to score his first points of 2025. 'If I could come away from Most feeling good with the bike, riding the bike in the proper way, making the correct adjustments, that would be something to be satisfied with because there's still a lot of the season left,' said Rea. 'Now, I'm not racing for classification because I've been injured — it's all about trying to maximise the opportunities that come my way and to do that we have to prepare in the best way, so Most is a good place to try and regain that feeling, and consistency and performance. 'I still have a lot of pain day to day but the body is clever to understand the pain, so it becomes easier if you like. 'I think with the plates inside my foot, and you walk on that with every movement, two of the metatarsals are fused together, so it offsets a lot of the force and pain. 'I think until I get those plates out, I'm going to have that feeling, so we need to check in the summer break if there's enough gap (to have them removed) or whether that can be done at the end of the season,' he added. 'Honestly, functionally and strength-wise, my foot is at quite 100 per cent let's say; aside from the pain and discomfort, it's quite normal and it shouldn't be an excuse from now on. 'Now is more about me getting a feeling on the bike and trying to forget the foot injury.' Turkey's Toprak Razgatlioglu has a strong record at Most and was fastest in both free practice sessions on Friday for the ROKiT BMW Motorrad team. The reigning champion is 34 points behind Ducati's Nicolo Bulega ahead of Saturday's first race (1.00pm) and is eager to close the deficit. Bulega was involved in a huge high-side in FP1 but was able to participate in the afternoon session, ending the day fourth. Razgatlioglu was two-tenths quicker than Sam Lowes (Marc VDS Racing Ducati) with brother Alex (bimota by Kawasaki Racing Team) in third. In the British Superbike Championship, Ulsterman Glenn Irwin led the time sheets in free practice at Donington Park on the Hager PBM Ducati. Irwin, who is tied on 32 points at the top with Bradley Ray and Leon Haslam after the opening round at Oulton Park, was 0.093s ahead of Yamaha rider Ray, with Rory Skinner third on the Cheshire Mouldings Ducati for TAS Racing. Current champion Kyle Ryde (OMG Nitrous Competitions Yamaha) was fourth with Haslam in fifth. Andrew Irwin was 10th fastest for Honda Racing UK with fellow Northern Ireland man and BSB rookie Scott Swann in 12th (Send My Bag IWR Honda). The first BSB race of the weekend on Saturday is set for 4.15pm with tomorrow's races due at 1.15pm and 4.20pm.
