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Australians are almost alone in calling it a doona, in the rest of the world it’s a duvet, but there are exceptions.

Too hot or too cold: What I hate about hotel beds

There are some places where a doona makes sense, but they pop up everywhere. I’ve had them in tropical island resorts. I just don’t get it.

  • Michael Gebicki

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Even if you’re careful with what you eat in a foreign country, you could still fall victim to a viral stomach bug.

Despite my long experience and best efforts, ‘Delhi belly’ got me

I’m a road-tested traveller, I tend to stay in decent hotels and I’m careful with what I put in my mouth. It didn’t save me this time.

  • Michael Gebicki
Maison Empereur in Marseille is a hardware store turned general store that has been operating for close to 200 years. Now you can stay there as well as shop there.

The beautiful, 200-year-old French store where you can stay the night

If you love this traditional and beloved store’s aesthetic and philosophy, an apartment stay is the ultimate immersion.

  • Justine Costigan
Don’t skip Marseille.

Your questions: What should I do with a spare week in France?

“I’m visiting France for three weeks and visiting Paris, Marseille and Lyon. Any suggestions for the rest of the time?”

Several Asian airlines, including Singapore Airlines and Thai Airways, have announced bans on using or charging powerbanks on their flights.

Rules for batteries on planes are changing. Here’s what to know

The rules around flying with portable batteries are becoming increasingly confusing as some airlines change their policies, citing the risk of fires.

  • Yan Zhuang
Most tourists in Barcelona end up around La Rambla, the city’s busy high street.

Dodge the crowds: Other places to go in the world’s top tourist cities

The world’s most popular cities may be inundated with tourists, but you don’t have to become part of the crowd – just switch neighbourhoods.

  • Ben Groundwater
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Both aisle and window seats have their benefits and drawbacks.

Aisle or window? The best seats on a plane, according to a pilot

I spend most of my time in an aircraft on the flight deck, in the ultimate window seat. But when I need to sit in economy, there are a few things to consider.

  • The Secret Pilot
It’s not a great feeling when a waiter responds to your attempt to order in the local language by talking to you in English.

I made a fool of myself attempting the local language overseas

Nothing is worse than possessing a dangerous arsenal of foreign language fragments and an over-enthusiasm for deploying them.

  • Julietta Jameson
Cathay Pacific’s all-new flat-bed Aria Suite business-class is now available on the Sydney to Hong Kong route.

Cathay Pacific’s new business-class suites arrive in Australia

The airline’s highly anticipated Aria suites will now be available on flights from Australia to Hong Kong for the first time.

  • Katherine Scott
There’s an art to falling asleep within the cramped chaos of a packed plane.

I’m a light sleeper. Here’s how I manage to sleep on a plane

I’m often seated next to passengers who have brought nothing with them, relying on the airlines to provide essentials. Don’t.

  • Lee Tulloch

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