This Month
When the world’s most picturesque drive and Mother Nature collide
A pleasant spin along a storied mountain pass seemed like the perfect way to experience the beauty of Romania. The weather had other ideas.
Asian tourists are avoiding Japan. The reason might surprise you
A viral manga prophecy predicting a massive earthquake on July 5 has led to slashed flights and emptied Mount Fuji trails – rattling the tourism industry.
June
BGH demands Webjet return $100m, hoping to flush out rival bidders
The private equity firm is working with veteran corporate raider Gary Weiss to acquire the business, but is being stymied by a rival travel agency, Helloworld.
Flying over the Middle East? Australians rethink their Europe plans
The Iranian attack on a US airbase in Qatar has put popular flight paths under question. Here are the facts to consider if you plan to fly to the Continent.
May
Step into a Studio Ghibli dreamscape on this Japanese island
From mossy gorges to volcanic trails, Yakushima Island and Kagoshima in Japan’s far south are a hiker’s paradise.
Did Jesus really visit the English coastal idyll of Cornwall?
A lap around the countryside of the UK’s very own surfers’ paradise is a picturesque pleasure, bursting with history.
48 perfect hours in Oman, according to a luxury insider
Renaud Salmon of fragrance house Amouge doesn’t waste a second of his weekends, with sunrise runs, sailing and evenings of high culture on the itinerary.
Finding serenity on a new walking tour in southern Italy
Solitude, stunning scenery and a slower pace of life await on a multi-day trek through the Cilento National Park, a UNESCO World Heritage Site.
April
Washington DC’s antidote to the Trump slump
If you think the US capital is nothing but monuments, museums and people dressed in power suits, the neighbourhood of Union Market may well change your mind.
Stolen shoes and dancing at breakfast – is this the ultimate wedding?
An invitation to a traditional, multi-day affair is an exciting – and daunting – experience. Our writer navigates the dress codes and customs of this jubilant occasion.
Meet the train fanatic making global rail travel a whole lot easier
The founder of the online guide seat61.com, Mark Smith has turned his singular passion for train travel into a worldwide resource.
March
The tiny Balkan town at the heart of the action for centuries
If Europe’s oldest olive tree could talk, it would reveal a fascinating tale of the rise and fall of empires.
How to buy an Italian apartment for $40k
Want a second home in Europe, New Zealand or Asia? Australians are catching on to the notion of co-ownership of luxury holiday properties.
February
This is the big winner from Qantas and Virgin’s battle for the skies
Competition is going to rise following the approval of the alliance between Virgin and Qatar Airways. The big winner is already emerging.
Travel agencies smashed as airfares tumble
Flight Centre and Helloworld released disappointing results with the former’s average international fare decreasing by 6.5 per cent over the December half.
England’s most quintessential country escape isn’t where you think
Forget the rural idylls of Austen and Brontë – the epic skies, sweeping vistas and seaside charm of North Norfolk are just as worthy of song and story.
Scaling Mount Kilimanjaro with no training and sheer determination
It’s touted as suitable for beginners but reaching Africa’s highest point means contending with intense exhaustion, freezing temperatures and extreme altitude.
January
Epic new walking holidays for your bucket list
As the popularity of hiking grows, countries from Jordan to Sweden and Albania are launching trails to lure travellers who’ve already ticked off Spain’s Camino.
Three hotel breakfasts to make you spring out of bed
In their rush to create drawcard restaurants, many establishments overlook what is still arguably the most important meal of the day. Not these ones.
Sign up, check in, chill out: What not to miss in Australia in 2025
From a hot spring trail in outback Queensland to duelling pianos in Darwin and a clutch of cool hotel debuts, here’s what’s happening on the home front.