Our approach to social relations has been changing since Facebook commoditised 'friends' – and it's spreading into the real world too. It's now easy to buy a fake girlfriend, or pay strangers to hang out. But will hiring a pretend-friend for a pint at the pub really become the norm?

Getting married used to involve a gathering of family and friends for a service in the local chapel. But tying the knot has taken on a different meaning in Australia, with couples booking out resorts in Fiji or Bali and extending celebrations for up to a week.

Cold. Dark. Weird. Three words you probably don’t associate with Australian tourism. But since 2012, cult arts festival Dark Mofo has changed the way Tasmania is viewed – making it the coolest destination for winter. How has this unlikely festival put the state back on the mainstream map?

What happens if you’re too fat, fit or fabulous for a regular beach or city break? As demand for active, gay-friendly and plus-size holidays grows, travel operators are offering breaks that meet niche needs. In the second of a two-part report, Canvas8 looks at those travelling to get fit or fit in.