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Jane Richards is an Associate Producer with Traveller.

After 65 years, is a Eurail pass still worth it for Aussies?

After 65 years, is a Eurail pass still worth it for Aussies?

For years backpacking with a Eurail pass was a rite of passage; now new generations are choosing this old-school way of travelling.

  • by Jane Richards
Even after 20 years, this Vietnamese drawcard’s beauty hasn’t faded

Even after 20 years, this Vietnamese drawcard’s beauty hasn’t faded

The karsts that dot the waters of Vietnam’s Ha Long Bay have seen many changes, but their stark beauty is not diminished.

  • by Jane Richards
Airline review: It’s no Rolls-Royce, but this business class is good value
★★★★1/2
Airline reviews

Airline review: It’s no Rolls-Royce, but this business class is good value

A surprise design feature in this business class cabin gives it a particularly spacious and airy feeling.

  • by Jane Richards
In Hanoi, eating this one dish is compulsory

In Hanoi, eating this one dish is compulsory

If Hanoi delivers one all-encompassing food lesson it’s this – you must go with a bowl of this steaming, spicy goodness, even on a supremely sticky night.

  • by Jane Richards
Australia’s first ‘glamping’ site still reigns supreme in the bush

Australia’s first ‘glamping’ site still reigns supreme in the bush

Paperbark Camp has managed to package all the good things about camping with none of the annoyances.

  • by Jane Richards
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Cruise ship review: A new owner saved this luxury ship from ruin
★★★★½
Ship reviews

Cruise ship review: A new owner saved this luxury ship from ruin

This beautiful ship has emerged from financial upheaval with a new owner sympathetic to its history and to the expectations of its returning guests.

  • by Jane Richards
$20 million transformation creates central Melbourne hotel with wow factor
★★★★½
Hotel reviews

$20 million transformation creates central Melbourne hotel with wow factor

This Hotel Indigo’s fun, quirk and wow factor are supported by quality and a top location.

  • by Jane Richards
Supremely located hotel has two Rome icons on its doorstep
★★★★★
Rome

Supremely located hotel has two Rome icons on its doorstep

Rome wasn’t built to be seen in a day, so it helps to have a hotel in such a central and convenient location.

  • by Jane Richards
Beyond Venice, these three European ports are standouts

Beyond Venice, these three European ports are standouts

Beautiful coastlines and fascinating history await on this cruise taking in Pompeii, Split and underrated Trieste.

  • by Jane Richards
Singapore’s incredible green hotel is a glimpse of the future today
★★★★★
Singapore

Singapore’s incredible green hotel is a glimpse of the future today

Cascading foliage, bulbous curves: first-timers do a double-take when they arrive at this Singapore hotel.

  • by Jane Richards

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