Ute Junker
Travel writer
Ute Junker is a freelance writer and editor who has been covering travel for more than 20 years.Connect via Twitter or email.
The new bucket list for Asia: 25 must-do places and experiences
From neon-lit cities to some of the oldest civilisations on Earth, from white-sand beaches to the highest mountains, no other continent can rival Asia for diversity.
- Ute Junker
The 35 greatest views in the world, as named by the experts
A photographer, an airline pilot, a ship’s captain and others reveal where you’ll find the most spectacular, intriguing and inspiring views on Earth.
- Ute Junker
It’s time for one of the best countries on Earth to stop being humble
With so much bluster coming from the White House, it’s time for America’s northern neighbour to step into the spotlight.
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- ★★★★½
- Hotel reviews
Like being in Beverly Hills: The verdict on Sydney’s coolest new hotel
This inner-city oasis offers a fun and fabulous vibe. But the left-field location may not be for everyone.
- Ute Junker
This city’s coffee scene is unexpectedly Australian
Bangkok is following in the footsteps of cities like New York and Berlin by falling for Aussie coffee culture.
- Ute Junker
- ★★★★★
- Ship reviews
This cruise giant will convert you to the joys of big ships
Despite accommodating up to 3260 passengers, Celebrity Ascent delivers outstanding design and a rich choice of dining and entertainment options.
- Ute Junker
The world’s 29 top cities to visit in 2025
Making Traveller’s list for 2025 can be due to a major global event or simply that an amazing city is a place that no one much has got around to visiting.
- Katrina Lobley and Ute Junker
New Australian passports might cause delay at immigration
When the immigration officer spent so long looking through my passport, I started to get nervous. It turns out my passport was just too pretty to put down.
- Ute Junker
Vietnam’s new wellness resorts luring spa lovers to its shores
It’s clear that wellness has come a long way in Vietnam since my first visit more than 20 years ago. Back then, even massages were viewed with suspicion.
- Ute Junker
The wellness trends worth travelling for
From airport massages to immersing yourself in a dark cave, wellness-seeking travellers will soon have even more ways to relax and thrive.
- Ute Junker
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