Brian Johnston
Travel writer
Brian Johnston seemed destined to become a travel writer: he is an Irishman born in Nigeria and raised in Switzerland, who has lived in Britain and China and now calls Australia home.
Beyond the Rhine and the Danube: Alternative European rivers to cruise
Think you’ve done river cruising in Europe? It’s time to look beyond mainstream rivers at the marvellous range of alternative cruise destinations.
- Brian Johnston
Port guide: Broome, Australia
This isolated West Australian town and gateway to the Kimberley has quirky character, multicultural history and a spectacular beach.
- Brian Johnston
Ten parts of European culture we should embrace (and five we don’t want)
Ireland’s craic, Denmark’s hygge and Spain’s sobremesa are just a few of the local customs that should be embraced by travellers, no matter where they are.
- Brian Johnston
Beloved cruise line ends as Australian-based ships are reborn
Those lamenting the demise of iconic cruise brand P&O will find two of its ships sailing onwards and retaining some – but not all – of the familiar features.
- Brian Johnston
Port guide: Monte Carlo, Monaco
Few places are quite as glamorous as this tiny Mediterranean principality, but beyond the opulence, you’ll find very worthy sights.
- Brian Johnston
Bigger isn’t better: Why small ships offer the ultimate cruise trips
A small ship is a boutique hotel compared to the mega-ship’s resort; a private jet rather than an A380; a private tour compared to a coach tour.
- Brian Johnston
The exciting new crop of cruise ships coming in 2025
A varied flotilla of new cruise ships has launched in the past couple of years, so 2025 will produce a more modest assortment of choices.
- Brian Johnston
A mini Britain (but more interesting), this island’s a bucket-list spot
Stanley, one of the world’s most isolated settlements, is perfect for those drawn to odd and wonderfully obscure places.
- Brian Johnston
Meet the new wave of world-class chefs boarding cruise ships
Move over cruise buffets. Cunard’s Queen Elizabeth is leading the cruise dining renaissance with a voyage packed with Aussie culinary talent.
- Brian Johnston
Port guide: Tauranga, New Zealand
One of New Zealand’s most popular cruise ports offers a splendid arrival, breezy beauty and plenty of interesting shore-excursion choices.
- Brian Johnston
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