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Please slurp your noodles: Dos and don’ts of eating out in Asia

Only hungry peasants fill up on rice, and slurping soup or noodles can be a sign of appreciation. In Japan, rice is eaten between courses and never mixed with food.

  • Brian Johnston
Homestay

There are other ways to stay in someone’s home beyond Airbnb

Staying in someone’s home can help your travel budget and, hopefully, give you a chance to make friendships that last a lifetime

  • Sue Williams
Check it out before you check in.

France is risky, the US isn’t: Smartraveller’s confusing warnings

Australia’s most authoritative travel advice resource doesn’t always make sense. Sometimes it seems politics plays a larger role than safety.

  • Brian Johnston

Heading to the UK? Here’s how to avoid going through Heathrow

For most Australians, Heathrow Airport is their first and not always most beloved introduction to the UK. But it doesn’t have to be.

  • David Whitley
To be sure

How to avoid one of the biggest cruise ship rip-offs

Use these insider hacks so you don’t waste time and money on outings in port.

  • Kristie Kellahan
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US Border Control officers in Washington, DC. Entering the country is not as simple as it once was.

Entering the US has become more fraught. Here’s what you need to know

Planning a holiday to the United States? Here’s an overview of the strict new Trump administration-enforced immigration border measures.

  • Anthony Dennis

Trouser clips? A travel writer on how to make budget hotels feel luxe

If you do find yourself in underwhelming accommodation, there are things you can do to make your stay feel a little more luxe.

  • Ute Junker
Have kids, will have adventures.

Seven tips for having more adventurous holidays with kids

You may not be able to take as many risks as you did pre-children, but there are ways to introduce children to more “off the beaten path” travel.

  • Tatyana Leonov

‘Don’t turn up without a booking’: Rome will be busier than ever this year

With pilgrims flocking to Rome for the Catholic Jubilee, you’ll need to plan ahead and follow these tips to avoid the holy masses.

  • Justin Meneguzzi
The Louvre’s monthly free day has been restricted to after 6pm on the first Friday of the month.

How to visit top museums around the world for free

It’s becoming increasingly expensive to enter the world’s greatest museums, but here are some ways to keep costs down (or even get in for free).

  • Shaney Hudson

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