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back of my seat for 24 hours as if training for a soccer team
Opinion
Opinion

It’s plane rude! The non-negotiable rules of flying

They should hand out an etiquette book about how to conduct yourself on a plane. It could be tucked in with the safety instructions.

  • by Richard Glover
Keep your passport in good condition or you could run into problems.
Opinion
Tripologist

Beware – minor passport flaw could cost you thousands

A minor tear in your passport – or a coffee spill, as one Australian recently found out – could result in your holiday ending before it begins.

  • by Michael Gebicki
An artist impression of Vai Resort’s 1.6 kilometres of white sand “beach”.
Tips & advice

Coming soon: The 20 hottest hotel openings

From brand-new builds to heritage revamps, major hotel openings continue apace well into 2025.

  • by Julietta Jameson
Australians are flocking to Japan in record numbers, taking advantage of a weak yen.
Opinion
Opinion

The one thing Australians won’t give up, despite the cost of living

We’ll hold back on barista flat whites and fancy restaurants, on new furniture and designer clothing. And yet… we’re all still travelling?

  • by Ben Groundwater
The Norwegian Sea is a bit Atlantic Ocean, a bit Arctic Ocean, deeply indented with fjords, and dense with islands of wondrous Nordic minimalism and beauty.
Ocean cruises

The world’s 15 greatest seas and how to explore them in comfort

Dreaming of sailing the seven seas? Even better, match these 15 amazing expanses of water with the best lines for a cruise of a lifetime.

  • by Brian Johnston
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Australians are flocking to Japan in record numbers. The country is now our third most popular destination.
Opinion
Japan

If it feels like everyone you know is going to Japan, it’s because they are

There’s a growing awareness that Japan is essentially on sale right now, thanks to a favourable exchange rate.

  • by Ben Groundwater
Fernie is the best of both worlds, with incredible skiing and a bustling downtown.
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Destination British Columbia

Shred the slopes at Canada’s coolest ski resorts

British Columbia (BC) is home to some of the world’s best ski resorts among some of the world’s snowiest mountain ranges, and nowhere epitomises Canada’s laid-back ski culture more.

  • by Craig Tansley
Ben Groundwater (right) meets his hero, Rick Stein.
Opinion
Food and wine

I met my travel hero and he was exactly what I’d hoped for

They say you should never meet your heroes. So it’s nerve-racking sitting in an empty dining room waiting to meet Rick Stein.

  • by Ben Groundwater
Wamos’ cabin offerings aren’t quite what you’d get on board an Air New Zealand Boeing 787 Dreamliner.
Opinion
Air travel

I thought I was flying Air NZ. Instead, I’m on an airline I’ve never heard of

Once onboard, I realise this is not the dreamy aircraft I thought I would be on.

  • by Julia D'Orazio
Flight attendants often receive training in martial arts and how to restrain passengers if necessary.
Air travel

Flight attendant reveals how crew deal with aggressive passengers

“We’re watching you at the airport”: How airline staff deal with rising air rage incidents – and what you can do to help.

  • by Jay Robert

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