Opinion
Opinion
Top 10s
Ten things we’ll never understand about Spain
It’s one of the world’s best destinations, but some social habits and attitudes can be challenging and might leave you scratching your head.
- by Brian Johnston
Opinion
Air travel
There’s a big change coming to Australian airports, but it’s not enough
Australia is finally beginning to replace paper incoming passenger cards with a digital version, but there’s still room for improvement at our airports.
- by Ben Groundwater
Opinion
The Kimberley
This was one of the most emotionally stirring experiences I’ve ever had
I’ve taken part in a few Indigenous experiences over the years, but this is by far the most profound.
- by Lee Tulloch
Opinion
Tripologist
Beware – not all premium economy seats are equal
If you can’t get the right seat in a premium economy cabin, you might end up wondering why you’re paying 50-to-100 per cent more than standard economy.
- by Michael Gebicki
Opinion
USA
I don’t care who leads a country when I travel, but the US is different
Unlike most tourism destinations, this leadership change matters. Because the US is not a normal country, and Donald Trump is not a normal leader.
- by Ben Groundwater
Opinion
Athens
Failing to do my research, I headed to a city with no hotel rooms available
Recently, I found myself about to arrive in a major European city without any clue where I was going to stay.
- by Lee Tulloch
Opinion
Cruises
Not enough ships: Cruising in Australia may have reached its peak
Australians are eager to cruise, and an increasing number of us are keen to remain in our own waters, but will we have enough ships to meet demand?
- by Brian Johnston
Opinion
Tripologist
Your travel questions: What’s the best way to get around the US?
Wheels of your own are the only practical way to explore the national parks of the south-west.
- by Michael Gebicki
Opinion
Tips & advice
After a terrifying experience, I swore I’d never travel again. But I did
I learnt something incredibly important that day. If your time has come, there really isn’t much you can do about it.
- by Sue Williams
Opinion
Japan
Is Japan a perfect society? No, despite what Western tourists might think
We’ve all heard of tourists moving through the world with rose-coloured glasses but a recent viral post about Japan is ridiculous.
- by Ben Groundwater
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