August
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.
- Michael Smith
July
$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.
- James Hall
May
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”.
- Nina Karnikowski
February
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.
- Fiona Carruthers and Ciara Seccombe
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.
- Fiona Carruthers
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.
- Paul Best
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.
- Chris Leadbeater
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.
- Andrew McConnell
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.
- Felicity Byrnes
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.
- Hans van Leeuwen
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.
- Fiona Carruthers
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.
- Nikki Ekstein
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.
- Life & Leisure
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.
- Life & Leisure
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.
- AFR
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.
- Life & Leisure
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.
September 2019
Why this exec says nothing beats this tiny island in the Tasman
GoDaddy Australia and NZ VP Tara Commerford loves exploring the world but there’s one destination she can’t resist revisiting. She answers our Traveller Q&A.
- Life & Leisure
Why flying economy is not good value
Given the nature of his work, being crumpled up in economy is, professionally, a low-value cost saving, says Impossible Institute founder Dan Gregory.
- AFR
What catches this well-travelled architect’s eye
Peter Hobbs, WA’s president of the Institute of Architects, has come across many wonders – crazy rubber travelators among them.
- Life & Leisure