Brian Johnston
Travel writer
Brian Johnston seemed destined to become a travel writer: he is an Irishman born in Nigeria and raised in Switzerland, who has lived in Britain and China and now calls Australia home.
Port Guide: Phnom Penh, Cambodia
Phnom Penh has overcome its horrible history and is enjoying an economic boom. Buckle up for an exciting and confronting exploration of a rapidly changing city.
- Brian Johnston
The world’s smallest nation has some astonishing sights
An outsized history as the seat of the Catholic Church brings with it an incredible collection of art and architecture.
- Brian Johnston
More cities crack down on cruise ships, but don’t believe the ‘bans’
The media often erroneously reports cruise ship “bans” which are anything but.
- Brian Johnston
Cheap flights and no visas required: Why we’re flocking back to China
Yes, relations have been fraught, but now this spectacular destination is putting out the welcome mat again.
- Brian Johnston
Up to $147,000 a night: Inside the world’s most expensive hotel rooms
A glimpse inside 10 of the most extravagant suites around the world, from London, Paris and New York to Monaco and Marrakesh.
- Brian Johnston
The cute little train at the end of the world with a brutal history
Tourists are curious creatures, ever ready to make an entertainment out of the most terrible tales of the past.
- Brian Johnston
- Opinion
- Food and wine
The food is superb, but it’s not why I fork out for French fine dining
What price a cultural experience? People spend more on a Taylor Swift concert or a soccer final.
- Brian Johnston
This ramshackle city has no urban planning but you’ll love it
The unconventional Chilean city Valparaiso has no big sights and no pretensions, but it does have what counts: plenty of character.
- Brian Johnston
The 18 things (not necessarily big) that made Australia what it is today
From a giant ram to Ned Kelly’s armour, these key treasures encapsulate our pop culture, history and achievements as a nation.
- Brian Johnston
- Opinion
- Greece
Ten things we’ll never understand about Greece
Are all those ancient sculptors conning us? No amount of philosophy explains some of Greece’s more peculiar customs.
- Brian Johnston
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