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Keisha Village, Kanazawa.

Your questions: Where’s a good base to see less-travelled parts of Japan?

For a complicated trip and without a lot of time and effort to construct your itinerary, you would be better off talking to a specialist travel agency.

  • Michael Gebicki

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There are certain types of passengers that deeply irritate flight attendants.

The five worst types of air passenger, according to a flight attendant

Let me burst a delusional bubble. Honey, the crew doesn’t love talking to you. They endure you out of kindness.

  • Paula Gahan
It will soon cost you more points to get a flight on Qantas.

I’m still wallowing in bronze Frequent Flyer status, but it’s worth it

Qantas is going to reduce the value of my Frequent Flyer points by 20 per cent. I should be outraged, but I’m not.

  • Ben Groundwater
Currywurst? More like currybest.

Forget fine dining. When I’m overseas, I want the local fast food

It may not look appealing at first glance, but the fast food of other nations is usually popular for good reason.

  • Julia D'Orazio
Hyrdopolis

Seven of the worst travel predictions (and five that might still happen)

From crazy (laser-powered planes and underwater resorts) to credible (flying taxis and airport cities), check out these travel predictions.

  • Robert Jackman
The Great Barrier Reef is under threat.

To lose one tourism icon is a misfortune. To lose two? Carelessness

If we lose these two icons, the effect on tourism will ultimately be the least of our problems.

  • Lee Tulloch
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Choose the timing of your booking and flight correctly and you could make large savings.

What is the best timing to get a cheap flight? Here’s what the data says

Airfares are getting cheaper, but getting the best price will depend on various factors. Let’s take a look at the numbers.

  • Michael Gebicki
Take a dip at Bounce, Noosa.

Less than $100 a night: 15 cool budget stays setting a new standard

Across Australia and the world, hostels are becoming more like hybrid hotels with private rooms, exciting design and quality bedding.

  • Riley Wilson
Writer Kirsten Powley, pictured here in Bruce Peninsula National Park with her husband, has lived all across the Commonwealth.

I’ve lived in Australia, Canada and the UK. Here’s my ranking of each

I’m often asked by friends which of the three countries is the best place to live. Here’s my (subjective) verdict.

  • Kirsten Powley
If you want to enter Australia on a UK passport, you’ll need a visa.

Your questions: I’m Australian, but can I enter here on my UK passport?

“I have Australian and UK passports but only the UK passport is up-to-date.”

  • Michael Gebicki

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