April
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
What to do if you have a holiday booked to Queensland
Flights are back, but the roads are chaos. Here are your options for cancelling flights as the impact of ex-tropical Cyclone Alfred lingers.
January
Is a true luxury holiday about going without?
While ensconced in the plush Cheval Blanc, our travel columnist found herself dreaming instead of places so simple they’re lit by candlelight.
August 2024
A guide to middle-aged backpacking
What I did not want to relive were the bed bugs, hostel dormitory rooms, or hellish overnight bus journeys on pot-holed roads.
July 2024
$2400 a night: Hotel prices soar as Origin fans flock to Brisbane
A perfect storm for the blockbuster rugby league series decider has sparked a surge in hotel rates across the city.
May 2024
How to quit the treadmill and travel for six months – yes really
We all crave time out from routine and life stress to discover a different, more peaceful world. Here’s how one Australian couple pulled off “the impossible”.
February 2024
Which airlines have the longest beds, widest seats and best recline?
Our at-a-glance guide explains what’s up the pointy end across the main international carriers servicing Australia - from the champagnes to amenity kits.
December 2023
How to snare the best overseas flight deals this summer
You can still get to the United Kingdom return for under $2000, or fly to New Zealand for $300 one-way. But book now to get away over Christmas.
October 2023
Where to dine in France: Tips from the president of Relais & Chateaux
Laurent Gardinier is well qualified to nominate his favourite eateries – after all, his own family business is focused on high-end hospitality and gastronomy.
June 2023
Everything you need to know about London-Sydney flights
The magic moment of breaking through what might be described as the final frontier of commercial air travel is coming closer.
October 2022
Restaurateur Andrew McConnell’s foodie guide to Los Angeles
The top Melbourne chef discovers that the City of Angels is the best place in the world to brush off the lockdown cobwebs.
February 2022
Heading to Europe this summer? Here’s what you need to know
Some countries are more Australian-friendly than others. Just be sure to do your homework before you leave home.
Where to live it up in Britain, minus the crowds
The city is enjoying a moment of quiet, but not for long. Take a tip from a Londoner: Go off the beaten track and avoid the pox-bearing masses.
December 2021
Free flights to Australia could become the price of hiring staff
As tourism operators scramble for staff, one luxury resort is considering paying the airfares of top-trained New Zealand hospitality workers to lure them across the ditch.
August 2020
Google's new travel booking tools take pandemic into account
Along with the usual options, you'll also get real-time data on the number of COVID-19 cases along with how many flights and hotels have resumed service.
December 2019
The first thing this CEO does at a new destination might surprise you
Elenium Automation co-founder Aaron Hornlimann travels a great deal for work but rarely gets to see the city he’s visiting.
November 2019
How a trip to Thailand changed this executive’s life
Institute of Managers and Leaders CEO David Pich has fond memories of a chance encounter on a beach. He answers our Traveller Q&A.
October 2019
Freezing in Seattle: how this CEO was caught short
CareerTrackers’ founder Michael Combs enjoys nothing more than planning a trip. But you can’t plan for everything... He answers our Traveller Q&A.
Why this CEO says 'don't eat at the hotel'
Darrell Hardidge, founder of customer experience research and strategy company Saguity, answers our Traveller Q&A.
How this exec hacks flying in economy
Simon Smith, managing director of ride-sharing service Ola, gives a lot of credit to a very particular eye mask. He answers our Traveller Q&A.