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Port guide: Kobe, Japan
This mid-sized port gets overlooked thanks to neighbours Kyoto, Nara and Osaka but is one of Japan’s most energetic and attractive urban destinations.
- by Brian Johnston
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A surprise celebrity chef joined my Mediterranean cruise
Passengers never know before boarding who their on-board chef instructor will be, but there’s every chance they’ll find someone as fascinating as we did.
- by Katrina Lobley
What Japanese people wish tourists knew, but are too polite to say
It’s not just amateur photographers chasing geisha down Kyoto streets – these are the most irritating visitor faux pas, according to an etiquette expert.
- by Lee Tulloch
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Uluṟu: Where ancient stories meet unforgettable moments
A trip to the Red Centre is more than a holiday, it’s a chance to witness the magic of Australia’s most iconic natural wonders and experience the wisdom and lore of the world’s oldest living culture.
- by Sonia Taylor
The world’s most extensive skywalk system is an astonishing maze
Calgary’s snowy footpaths seem oddly quiet at first take. If you’re wondering where all the locals are, just look up.
- by Kerry van der Jagt
Tokyo’s shopping mecca has everything – including a flagship Uniqlo
From clothes to records to books to gifts, the shopping experience in Tokyo’s buzzing Shinjuku is next-level and only limited by your credit-card balance.
- by Barry Divola
This world-famous market is full of tourists – and amazing things to eat
Most purveyors of cooked food in La Boqueria do tapas-style cuisine with counter seating, and that seating is in high demand, so be prepared to hang around for a while.
- by Ben Groundwater
Feu or pho? The French dish that probably inspired the Vietnamese classic
Pot-au-feu is a French classic, a one-pot wonder, a dish of meat simmered over many hours with vegetables and a bouquet garni.
- by Ben Groundwater
Separated for decades, these reunited towns are now the talk of Europe
The Gorizia Wall was erected in 1947 – 14 years before the Berlin Wall was built – and stood for 57 years.
- by Justine Costigan
When a country’s trains are this good, why would you rent a car?
Spain has one of the best rail networks in Europe: ditch the rental car and enjoy a hassle-free holiday.
- by Kerry van der Jagt
The perfect Australian holiday in our smallest state
Astonishing beaches, stupendous hiking, amazing food and some of the strangest creatures on the planet. Tasmania has it all, and you can see in just two weeks.
- by James Stewart
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