Inspiration
What would you do for cheap lodging in Italy? I spent a night with nuns
I have a fantasy of staying somewhere like the abbey in The Sound of Music. But my last-minute monastery stay reminds me of school.
- by Justine Costigan
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Road trips
My sophisticated friend is giving up the city for a van. He’s not alone
He’s the kind of urbane person who is very discerning about the aesthetics of his life. I can’t imagine him living in a motorhome.
- by Lee Tulloch
The other KFC: How Korea created one of the world’s greatest fast foods
Korean chicken is an adaptation of classic American fried chicken, though with a unique cooking method that results in a shatter-crisp skin and juicy interior.
- by Ben Groundwater
I found the Bali of my dreams (and it was only $45 a night)
You won’t see multi-storey hotels, corporate logos lining streets or Lycra-clad influencers in this quiet village.
- by Julia D'Orazio
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Tripologist
The one country you’ll never see on any ‘must-visit’ list
It’s wild, mysterious, haunting and flamboyant, but most Australians view it with fear and loathing.
- by Michael Gebicki
Planning your next holiday? 25 of the best trips to book right now
There’s a lot to be said for getting other people to do the hard work for you when you want to go somewhere relaxing and interesting.
- by Brian Johnston
An emperor slept here (and you can too for less than $120 a night)
Napoleon apparently hid out and rested here during the Peninsular War, after being wooed by both its comfortable rooms (and strategic position).
- by Jane Richards
Passengers are getting younger: How cruising is changing in 2025
The average age of cruise passengers is dropping as ships embrace digital technology and more exotic destinations.
- by Brian Johnston
A unique walking tour offers a unique glimpse of Edinburgh
A chance for Edinburgh’s homeless to work in tourism is changing lives.
- by Julia D'Orazio
Port guide: Oslo, Norway
Scandinavia’s smallest capital has very agreeable style and liveliness and some big attractions. Here’s what you need to see and do.
- by Brian Johnston
Travel quiz: Which country do Panama hats actually come from?
Are you an expert traveller? Test your knowledge with this week’s quiz.
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