Ute Junker
Travel writer
Ute Junker is a freelance writer and editor who has been covering travel for more than 20 years.
Expect the unexpected in this most seductive city
Come for the snake charmers, but stay for the food and drinks in this vibrant city.
- by 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.
- by 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.
- by 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.
- by Ute Junker
If you haven’t been to Singapore lately, get set for a surprise
Singapore’s hip new hotels are one more good reason to visit this happening city.
- by Ute Junker
Head away from the big cities and neon lights for a memorable trip to Japan
Trek out of town for a true change of pace in Japan.
- by Ute Junker
Visiting this formerly daunting part of the world is now easier than ever
We follow the paths carved by some of the greatest and most terrible conquerors, everyone from Alexander the Great to Genghis Khan to Timur.
- by Ute Junker
★★★★★
Airline reviews
Airline review: This premium economy is nothing short of outstanding
Plenty of airlines offer good service, but I’ve never flown with a crew who seemed to enjoy their job this much.
- by Ute Junker
★★★★½
Airline reviews
Airline review: Economy class on the ‘World’s Best Airline’ for 2024
Someone give this crew a gold medal – their service is exemplary.
- by Ute Junker
Beyond Paris: the French cities having their moment in the spotlight
The capital may be basking in its Olympic glory but some of France’s most inviting cities are crashing the party.
- by Ute Junker
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