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Want the best dumplings but short on time? Board Hong Kong’s dim sum bus
Soon after departure, I receive my version of a Happy Meal: a dim sum set by Michelin-rated casual eatery One Dim Sum.
- by Julia D'Orazio
Two continents, four hours and one high-speed train
The Middle East’s first high-speed rail, opened in 1975, is now as sleek and modern as anything in France or Germany.
- by Kurt Johnson
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
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Travel tips
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
Australia now has its own variation on sushi, but it bears a striking resemblance to the Chinese version.
- by Ben Groundwater
Opinion
Family holidays
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
Tailgating is a spectacle unique to American football. Rain, hail or shine, nothing stops the pre-game party.
- by Kate Allman
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
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
Opinion
Culture holidays
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
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