Inspiration
Italy’s coffee capital? It’s hard to go past this cafe-loving city
The baristas have the timing and grace of ballerinas, and even the coffee at the railway stations is great.
- by Justine Costigan
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In a multicultural patch of Melbourne, this is the ultimate base
Holiday Inn Dandenong, in one of Melbourne’s most culturally diverse suburbs, is a great option for those on their way to Gippsland.
- by Julietta Jameson
Travel quiz: What is the name of the best-known Berlin Wall checkpoint?
Are you an expert traveller? Test your knowledge with this week’s quiz.
‘The next Ubud’ in Bali is, thankfully, nothing like the actual Ubud
Sidemen on the east coast of the island offers a quieter, more immersive Bali for those who relish a slower mode of travel.
- by Penny Watson
The 12 best places to stay in the Blue Mountains (whatever your budget)
With spectacular scenery, excellent restaurants, quaint shops and both romantic and family-friendly getaways, there’s something for everyone.
- by Julie Miller
The Blue Mountains’ best places to eat and drink
After so long stuck in that dismal ‘small town’ vortex, the Blue Mountains dining scene is burgeoning with choice for weekend visitors.
- by Julie Miller
Spoilt for choice: Australia’s surprising foodie capital
People used to come to Hobart, stay one night, eat at one restaurant, then fly out. Now you can be here for a week and you’re spoilt for choice.
- by Jim Darby
Opinion
France
I used social media to plan my Paris holiday. Result? Lots of queuing
Paris just closed its last tourist information office, citing social media as a better source. So I decided to put it to the test.
- by Nick Duerden
We took a 12-person extended family overseas trip. Here’s how it went
Travel can be fraught enough; holidaying with a large, eclectic group signals potential disaster.
- by Catherine Marshall
Living on the edge: Seven highlights of astonishing natural wonder
In wet season, 500 million litres of water tumble over the edge of Victoria Falls every minute. In dry season, you can sit on the edge yourself.
- by Catherine Marshall
How to have a White Lotus experience in Thailand (from under $200 a night)
Koh Samui is bracing for an influx of tourists off the back of season three, but you don’t have to stay at the Four Seasons to get a taste of White Lotus life.
- by Kristie Kellahan
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