Justine Costigan
Justine Costigan is a Melbourne writer.
The secret Swiss valley only locals know about
Near the Italian and Austrian borders, there is an exquisite region Australians have yet to discover.
- by Justine Costigan
Latest
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Airport reviews
This airport aims to have no one wait more than 10 minutes. It succeeds
Marseille in France has more than 10 million passengers a year, but its setup looks well-equipped to handle many more.
- by Justine Costigan
Away from the tourist hordes, this might be Europe’s best swimming spot
The Mediterranean has no shortage of beautiful locations, but this 20-kilometre coastline on France’s Cote Bleue is different.
- by Justine Costigan
Opinion
Healthcare
When I needed a doctor in Italy, I discovered what good healthcare looks like
Imagine being able to see a doctor as soon as you wanted to or, even better, seeing a specialist for a non-urgent consultation straight away. In Italy, this is the reality I found.
- by Justine Costigan
Opinion
City life
This French city was once a crime hub. It could teach Melbourne how to green its laneways
Melbourne spent millions in a failed attempt to green its grey laneways. A successful scheme shows the better way to beautify the city comes from empowering residents.
- by Justine Costigan
Opinion
Life in the ’burbs
On the mean streets of 1970s Fitzroy, even the trees looked like they wanted to die
The Fitzroy of today – filled with bars, cafes, markets and designer boutiques – was unimaginable. But back then, locals loved the cheap rent and “anything goes” attitude.
- by Justine Costigan
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