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One of the world’s weirdest cruises is in the heart of a desert

One of the world’s weirdest cruises is in the heart of a desert

Amid the woozy desert haze springs an incongruous streak of blue. Lake Mead is the most mirage-like thing I’ve ever seen that turns out to be real.

  • by David Whitley
How I boarded the wrong plane and had to do a walk of shame

How I boarded the wrong plane and had to do a walk of shame

Before I’ve reached the gate, I hear my name being called over the PA. “Your flight is ready to depart,” comes the cry.

  • by Catherine Marshall
The Chinese version of sushi is a great way to start the day

The Chinese version of sushi is a great way to start the day

Australia now has its own variation on sushi, but it bears a striking resemblance to the Chinese version.

  • by Ben Groundwater
I took my kids to Japan and made mistakes. Here’s what I learnt

I took my kids to Japan and made mistakes. Here’s what I learnt

The land of the rising sun is an excellent child-friendly destination, as long as you do your homework first. Here are 15 rules to follow.

  • by Ben Groundwater
The best thing about American football happens before the kick-off

The best thing about American football happens before the kick-off

Tailgating is a spectacle unique to American football. Rain, hail or shine, nothing stops the pre-game party.

  • by Kate Allman
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Want to beat the crowds in ‘the new Spain’? Try the train

Want to beat the crowds in ‘the new Spain’? Try the train

Tourists are flocking to Portugal, but its improving rail network can get you beyond the throng.

  • by Catherine Marshall
Getting naked here is the best $175 I’ve ever spent

Getting naked here is the best $175 I’ve ever spent

I’ve been soaped and scrubbed in bathhouses in Morocco and Spain many times, yet I’d never experienced one of the most famous types.

  • by Lee Tulloch
I met my hero and was lost for words. It was perfect

I met my hero and was lost for words. It was perfect

Becoming tongue-tied in front of the Dalai Lama may actually have been a blessing.

  • by Nina Karnikowski
Travel quiz: What is Australia’s oldest national park?

Travel quiz: What is Australia’s oldest national park?

Are you an expert traveller? Test your knowledge with this week’s quiz.

The world’s 24 greatest railway experiences

The world’s 24 greatest railway experiences

I like every type of train journey, from luxury long-distance trips to short, scenic jaunts on public transport. Here are my most memorable trips.

  • by Tim Richards

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