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Evening view of Tbilisi and its Peace Bridge.

Nine must-see highlights of underrated eastern European city

With a dramatic setting in a plunging river valley, Georgia’s capital Tbilisi offers an intriguing range of architecture and the world’s oldest wine culture.

  • Rob McFarland
Crowds enjoy Grounded featuring the work of Margaret Bloomfield.

Troubled Alice Springs bouncing back with milestone festival

This year’s 10th anniversary of Parrtjima is a positive step forward for Alice Springs in the face of recent damaging headlines.

  • Julietta Jameson
Madrid, Spain - 05 February, 2023: People walking in the Calle de Latoneros street. The public street is located in the animated city center, near the Puerta del Sol to Plaza. trav-europe-customs-202503062 cover story Europe Customs ; text by Brian Johnston

Ten parts of European culture we should embrace (and five we don’t want)

Ireland’s craic, Denmark’s hygge and Spain’s sobremesa are just a few of the local customs that should be embraced by travellers, no matter where they are.

  • Brian Johnston
Rendering of the expanded New Museum and public plaza.

Spectacular new openings make New York an even better place to visit

The Metropolitan Museum of Modern Art will reopen a wing while brand new museums will also open in the city this year.

  • Julietta Jameson
Hotel Zena wears its heart on its sleeve.

Trump wouldn’t stay in this unconventional hotel in a pink fit

For this Washington hotel, the future is female – and fans are flocking to it.

  • Kristie Kellahan
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Switzerland’s largest art museum, the Kunsthaus, feeds the soul.

Forget France and Italy: Where to see masterpieces without the queues

The Tate Modern is packed, the Prado is heaving and there’s no way around the lines at the Louvre. But I won’t despair as I’ve a crowd-free alternative.

  • Anabel Dean
The scenic Nambucca River, Nambucca Heads.

Filmmakers name their favourite (and least favourite) locations

Seven of Australia’s film industry luminaries name the filming locations they fell in love with as destinations in their own right.

  • Sue Williams
Lahore Fort and its sprawling grounds.

Inside the ancient walled city catching up to the modern world

In Pakistan, a country saddled with a problematic reputation, Lahore combines art and history to turn a new page.

  • Justin Meneguzzi
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The world’s 20 most incredible lost cities you can still visit

While many “lost cities” are no longer lost, there can be joy in finding them for yourself.

  • Chris Leadbeater
Of the nine million visitors to the Louvre each year, 70 per cent are there just for a glimpse of the Mona Lisa.

Visiting France’s most famous museum has become a nightmare

With huge numbers queuing for a glimpse of the Mona Lisa, visiting the Louvre is an ordeal. And now Australians will have to pay even more to visit.

  • Abigail Buchanan

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